In Matthew 6:9-15, Jesus gives us detailed and powerful teaching on how to have fulfilling prayer lives. Let’s discuss his teaching one line at a time. “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” (v. 9) Jesus teaches us...
Jesus taught and modeled prayer in many ways. Let’s take a closer look at one of his teachings, a teaching that helps us to develop a more intimate and powerful prayer life: “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to...
In our next series of articles, we will study how God enables us to grow through our prayer lives. We will learn from the example of Jesus how to to draw close to God in prayer, and how to become spiritually stronger servants of God. Below...
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Psalm 127:3-5 Our children are some of our greatest...
Love must define our families. We are called to love one another like Christ. There is no higher calling! ...
See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.--Hebrews...
Anxiety and worry are common trials we all face. But Jesus assures us that God will give us whatever we need. When we are confident that God is aware of our needs and that He cares about our lives, we are able to hand our...
Gratitude improves attitude; in fact, gratitude even improves relationships!...
Perseverance through trial is a crucial way that God shapes our character. Even though the trial itself may not bring us joy, the end result—maturity and completeness in Christ—does bring joy....
Take heart! I have overcome the world....