Text: Matthew 6:5-15 If you could ask Jesus to teach you just one thing explicitly– “Will you teach me how to…”–what would it be? The disciples had that very opportunity. And they asked him to teach them to pray. So, if you’re confused about how to get started in prayer, you’re in good company! And… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer – Why We Need the Lord’s Prayer
Month: October 2018
Stuff Christians Say: I Follow Jesus
Text: Luke 9:23-25; Hebrews 12:1-3 Is being a Christian just about “dating Jesus”? You know, obeying him when it’s convenient, trusting him when it feels good, nodding his direction when we need a religious fix? Or is there something more? According to Scripture being a Christian is about trusting and obeying Jesus with our entire… Continue reading Stuff Christians Say: I Follow Jesus
Stuff Christians Say: God is a Trinity
Text: Matthew 3:13-17; 28:16-20 Of all Christian teachings, the doctrine of the Trinity might be the one that elicits the most blank stares and raised eyebrows. Folks often see it as confusing, irrelevant, or downright wrong-headed. But Christians have always insisted that this is, in fact, what the Bible teaches about God. So, what do… Continue reading Stuff Christians Say: God is a Trinity