Matthew 16:13-18Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah and others Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Bless...  Read More

Luke 18:1,“And He told them a parable to the effect that they ought always (there's a word of command, ought), to pray and not lose heart.”And if you read on into that parable, it's about Jesus teaching us by way of this widow, about persevering prayer, not to give up. And the Apostle Paul, he picks up that same perspective in Ephesians 6:18,“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and...  Read More

Psalm 145:3, 5, 6,“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.” “On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.”I would think that every Christian wants to pray better and bigger prayers. And how can we? Well, you have to start with Go...  Read More

Relevant Passages: Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 18; Colossians 2:6,7In light of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday I thought it appropriate to come back to the matter of thanksgiving. This is my third time up to the plate. We did last Wednesday and Sunday and we had a Sunday night Thanksgiving service. So I want to come back to it again. It struck me more than it ever has just how promine...  Read More

Philippians 4:4-6,“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Colossians 4:2,“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” If you examine the prayers of th...  Read More

Luke 11:1-4,Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray as John taught his disciples.” And He said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into tempt...  Read More