Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:19-21 (HCSB) Don’t collect for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But collect for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will beContinue reading “Investment Advice from the World’s Greatest Leader (Lesson #38- Summer School with Jesus)”
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What’s Your Belly Telling You? (Lesson #37- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:16-18 (HCSB) Whenever you fast, don’t be sad-faced like the hypocrites. For they make their faces unattractive so their fasting is obvious to people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you fast, put oil on your head, and wash your face, so that you don’t show your fasting to people but toContinue reading “What’s Your Belly Telling You? (Lesson #37- Summer School with Jesus)”
When Christians Cannot Forgive (Lesson #36- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:14-15 (HCSB) For if you forgive people their wrongdoing, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. But if you don’t forgive people, your Father will not forgive your wrongdoing. Today’s Question: Whom does God require us to forgive? Today’s Commentary: Forgiving someone else can be one of the most difficult tasksContinue reading “When Christians Cannot Forgive (Lesson #36- Summer School with Jesus)”
Prayer in the Spiritual War (Lesson #35- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:13 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this… And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Today’s Question: When are some times of the day that you are most tempted to sin? Today’s Commentary: At the very least, each person faces dozens of temptations each day.Continue reading “Prayer in the Spiritual War (Lesson #35- Summer School with Jesus)”
Prayer that Cleanses People (Lesson #34- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:12 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this… And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Today’s Question: What emotions come to your mind when you see the word freedom? Today’s Commentary: There is a great feeling when one is completely debt-free. This has happened for a briefContinue reading “Prayer that Cleanses People (Lesson #34- Summer School with Jesus)”
Prayer that Depends on God (Lesson #33- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:11 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this… Give us today our daily bread. Today’s Question: What need has God neglected to provide for you? Today’s Commentary: Depending on the circumstances, I could survive more than a week without food (if forced to). I could survive less than a few days withoutContinue reading “Prayer that Depends on God (Lesson #33- Summer School with Jesus)”
My Kingdom Go (Lesson #32- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:10 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this…Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Today’s Question: What is the next big event that you are looking forward to on your calendar? Today’s Commentary: I have been warned by many at different times in my life notContinue reading “My Kingdom Go (Lesson #32- Summer School with Jesus)”
How to Talk to the Father (Lesson #31- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:9 (HCSB) Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, Your name be honored as holy. Today’s Question: To whom do you pray? Today’s Commentary: Adoption is a beautiful thing. Our family has been in the process of adopting two little girls (whom we do not know yet) for theContinue reading “How to Talk to the Father (Lesson #31- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Greatest Obstacle to Prayer (Lesson #30- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:5-13 Today’s Question: Do you believe that God has called you to serve or to be served by others? Today’s Commentary: There are two kinds of theology in the world: Dog Theology and Cat Theology. Feed a dog and he will believe you are God. Feed a feline and the cat willContinue reading “The Greatest Obstacle to Prayer (Lesson #30- Summer School with Jesus)”
Prayers that Do Not Impress God (Lesson #29- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:7-8 (HCSB) When you pray, don’t babble like the idolaters, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words. Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask Him. Today’s Question: Since God knows all things, why do we need to pray? Today’s Commentary: It mayContinue reading “Prayers that Do Not Impress God (Lesson #29- Summer School with Jesus)”
Shepherding Well 