Jesus draws attention to God’s view of fairness Part 2
It’s truly amazing how God gives us what we don’t deserve, His unending grace, and doesn’t give us what we do deserve, His wrath.
A parable that runs contradictory to our perceptions of right and wrong Part 1
It’s human nature to have a keen sense of fairness. Hard work deserves a favorable outcome. But when the promotion doesn’t come, our sense of fairness is slighted.
Find fresh focus for your prayer life! Part 50
When you reach out to God in prayer what do you pray about? For most of us, family, health concerns, even financial struggles make the list. Let's take a look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer.
Let’s look at the paradox of Christ’s return, and clear the confusion surrounding it Part 49
Time and again, self-proclaimed prophets have predicted the day of Jesus’ return. But as the determined day comes and goes, the “prophets” are proved wrong!
How the past, present, and future come together in the storyline of history Part 48
A good novel has a captivating start, a page-turning middle, and a thrilling end. And the narrative of history is no different!
Personal anecdotes of how God brings us through difficult situations Part 47
When sorrows pile up and painful circumstances abound, it can seem downright impossible to pray God’s will be done.
The problems of reciting the Lord’s Prayer without understanding its significance Part 46
The Lord’s Prayer is the most-repeated liturgy in the Bible. But what do you do when the words become so common that they lose their meaning?
What is God’s purpose for prayer? Part 45
Is God's purpose for prayer to know our wish list and grant every request? Prayer is much more than a grocery list of wants. It’s a way to build a personal relationship with our Creator!
Do you need some hope to cling to in the midst of a trial? Part 44
Why would a good God allow evil to run rampant in the world? It’s a difficult question to answer! While God is not the cause of evil, He can work through it to accomplish His good plans.
How the Lord’s Prayer applies to our daily lives Part 43
Jesus instructs us to pray that His will be done on earth. But how do we know what God’s will is for us? Gain a fresh perspective on God's will.
The underlying implication of praying “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven” Part 42
If we merely glance over Scripture, we sometimes miss the nuances and heart of the message. Let's continue our study of the Lord's Prayer.
The important role that followers of God play in bringing good to the world Part 41
Ever since Adam and Eve believed Satan’s lies, evil has corrupted the good world God created. But our story doesn’t end there!
Let's take a look at the ultimate culmination of history—Christ’s return Part 40
Is the history of the Bible separate from the history we learned in school? Or is it all tied together in God’s master plan?
Discover what it means for God’s kingdom to come Part 39
It’s been said, “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We can learn a lot from studying the past! But Scripture also foretells a future event that will usher in an entirely new regime.
What Jesus meant when He instructed us to pray "Thy kingdom come" Part 37
God calls us to pray big. Even in the dark times of life, or when bleak events happen in the world, we can have hope and pray for a better tomorrow.
