Somewhere along the way I heard a statement that went something like this: “Before you talk with someone about their sin, talk to God first.” With my words, I have seen God do miraculous works and I have also seen the negative effects of angry, self-righteous words. Above all parts of the body, none shouldContinue reading “Talk to God First (“Cannot But Speak” Part 2)”
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How God Wants You to Pray (Lesson #49- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 7:7-11 (HCSB) Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What man amongContinue reading “How God Wants You to Pray (Lesson #49- 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)”
Prayer That Impresses God (Lesson #28- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:5-6 (HCSB) Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray toContinue reading “Prayer That Impresses God (Lesson #28- Summer School with Jesus)”
Seriously Amplifying Your Prayers (Lesson #27- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:2-4 (HCSB) So whenever you give to the poor, don’t sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be applauded by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you give to the poor, don’t let your left hand know what yourContinue reading “Seriously Amplifying Your Prayers (Lesson #27- Summer School with Jesus)”
Shepherding Well 