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Sometimes, when I read the Bible, I don’t know what it means. So I ask. Like this: *** Father, I realize that I don’t know exactly what hallowed means. And so for all the years I’ve been praying this prayer, I’m not sure I understand, exactly. Does it mean that you want me to ask […]

For some people, the beginning of this prayer has to be rough. To start with “Our Father” brings horrible memories. And the thought, “if God is like that, then I’m not interested.” As I think about this beginning, however, I realize that Jesus knew. Jesus knew that some men would be hopelessly cruel to their […]

Rich Dixon is being inspirational, but not the way we think. +++ I don’t see myself as the center of an inspirational story. It seems like other folks have a different opinion. This weekend I met a woman who was reading RELENTLESS GRACE. Turns out, her daughter was one of my students back in the […]

That said, God is very interested in giving, praying and fasting. As Jesus talks, he contrasts recognition from people with recognition from God. He suggests that the latter is more important than the former. I’ve heard people wonder after reading this passage whether God would suddenly ignore them if someone found out about their giving. […]

“The church is full of hypocrites.” That’s what people say. I’ve heard it said. It’s hard to argue with that statement, mostly because I look in the mirror. I go to church. I have huge gaps between what I do and what I want to do. I say noble things and don’t do them. That’s […]