“Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 103:2) Eugene Peterson, writing about this verse says “Forgetfulness atrophies [wastes away] the muscles of praise and leaves them flabby and passive.” Forgetfulness, for the Christian, is similar to me not lacing up my …
Prayer
Feeling Parched?
Here is a prayer if you are feeling parched by this current pandemic: Sovereign Lord, with parched hearts, caused by the disruptive effects of this pandemic, we turn our eyes to you and pray. We long for the days when hands can be shaken, hugs can be administered, coffee cups can be slurped …
Lord, teach us how to pray. (part 4)
The Lord's prayer tells us that we're involved in something cosmic. It's way bigger than each of us – God's kingdom, his majesty, his perfect will being worked out in all creation. And yet at the same time it tells us about a loving Father who meets the needs of every one of his children. Matt …