1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. Spiritual warfare happens all around us on a daily basis. When temptation strikes the battle begins. When faced with temptation the enemy immediately go into salesman mode . “It’s no big deal. Nobody will care because EVERYONE does this. It will […]

1 Peter 4:16 … if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. (NIV) From the beginning of time the church has faced persecution, and it continues today. The church in America faces persecution and is very quick to point it out. Someone from half way […]

Matthew 6:13 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’ The last line is the Lord’s Prayer is asking for God’s protection and a way of escape when we face situation where we are have a choice between doing the right thing or the wrong thing. We are asking God to […]

Matthew 6:12 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (NKJ) Today we continue to look at why praying the Lord’s Prayer is a dangerous thing. The Greek word in the Lord’s Prayer for debt or trespasses is a metaphor for “sin”. Probably the best translation of the Lord’s Prayer reads, […]

1 Timothy 2:1-4 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone– for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and […]

Matthew 12:21 In his name the nations will put their hope.” (NIV) Every four years in the United States people get extremely worked up over the Presidential election. It is important who we choose to lead our country. It sets our direction for the next four years and beyond. But every four years after the […]

Matthew 6:11 ‘Give us this day our daily bread. Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods, dating back to 10,000 BC. Cultures around the world from ancient times to today see bread as a symbol for the most basic necessities of life. In India, life’s basic necessities are often referred to as “roti, kapra […]

Matthew 6:9 ….Hallowed be Thy name. (NAS) “Hallowed, we say this word all the time in the Lord’s Prayer, but most people have little to no idea what it means. Hallowed comes from the Greek word ἁγιάζω (hagiazo) which means to make holy, consecrate, sanctify. God’s name is holy, but did you know that God […]

Mark 14:36 And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. (NKJ) There is an old saying in parenting. Any boy can be a “father” but it takes a real man to be a “Dad”. The Lord’s Prayer tells us we are to address God as “Father”, Matthew 6:9 “…’Our Father who art […]

John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” (NAS) Today we take a break from a look at the Lord’s Prayer this week as the tragedy of Super Storm Sandy that hit the […]