Thoughts on the Beatitudes, Part 3: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God “Popularity is when other people like you. Happiness is when you like yourself.” – Michael Murdock, “You were born to win; you were born for greatness, you were created to be a champion in life” (Joel...... Read More

Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven (the Lord’s Prayer as a statement of faith, part 4). “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to finish his work” (Jesus in John 4:34). “I wish that God would just tell me what to do, and...... Read More

This week I’m going back to looking at the Lord’s Prayer, one of the supreme expressions of faith in Scripture. Jesus began with those simple, yet radical words of divine-human connection, “Our Father in heaven.” Infinite, intimate God at his most sublime. An invitation to trust and dependence, to rest and surrender. To ultimately become...... Read More

The Intimate Majesty of the Father “Our Father in heaven …” When Jesus’ disciples make the simple request, “Teach us to pray,” he answers with what might be the best known text in the New Testament – what we call the Lord’s Prayer. As I think about this response, Jesus seems to be saying, “I...... Read More