Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Lord’s Prayer – Conclusion

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen” (Matthew 6:14)       So here we are at the end of the Lord’s Prayer, a prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples when they requested to be … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer and Evil

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

…but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13)       What’s your definition of evil? I went to a high school basketball game last week with some friends whose son was a player on the home team. Since I was merely an … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer – Temptation

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

6th petition “And lead us not into temptation…” (Matthew 6:13) Every time I drive by a Dairy Queen, I’m tempted to turn in and satisfy a persistent but natural craving to bring pleasure to my taste buds and stomach. What’s … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer – No Trespassing

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

“Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass                      against us” (Matthew 6:12) About twenty-five years ago, I went fishing in a place I wasn’t supposed to be. It was winter. Snow was on the ground, but the sun was … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther and the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

Mark 1:4-11 I can’t say that I’ve ever heard a Lutheran preacher or seminary professor teach Martin Luther’s explanation of the role of the Holy Spirit. So I’m going to let Luther himself tell you from his sermon on John 14:23-31 … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer – Fourth Petition

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11       The only thing better than the aroma of fresh, home-baked bread wafting through the house is to be able to sink your teeth into a lightly buttered, two-inch slice. Give … Continue reading →

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