Prayer IV: Prayer of Two June 7, 2007Jesus says that whatever we ask for in prayer, we should have. Yet often that’s not our personal experience. We’ve discussed that sometimes prayers are not answered because we’ve not...
Prayer V: God’s Best June 7, 2007The last reason we may not see answers to our prayers is the reason most people give for all unanswered prayer: what you are praying for is not God’s best...
Trusting God’s Promises June 7, 2007The other day I was struggling with some negative emotions: fears and worries about this and that. I am of the strong belief that fear and worry are signs of...
The Mark of Maturity June 6, 2007Jesus tells us, “Love the Lord your God” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Two commands. Both are to love. Yet, love seems to be a naturally occurring virtue, a...
The Better Part June 6, 2007Long ago, the homeschooling mother had time to read novels to her children. Dinner was unhurried and filled with laughter and rich conversation—often about the latest learning adventure. Playing games...
They Will Know June 6, 2007In Jesus’ day, people brought gifts to the priests as a way of showing God their gratitude and love. Today, our gift to God is our entire life. Romans 12:1...
