by Bob | Apr 23, 2020 | Lord's Prayer, Prayer
There’s nothing more important in life than our relationship with God through Christ. This is, of course, true for our eternal life. It is also true for our daily life. This is why Jesus taught his disciples—and us—how to pray, how to talk to God. The Lord’s Prayer:...
by Bob | Dec 31, 2019 | Prayer
As we enter another new year, this prayer, drawn from the collection of Puritan prayers in The Valley of Vision, encourages us to entrust ourselves to God’s good heart, infinite wisdom, and affectionate sovereignty. I Launch My Bark on the Unknown Waters of This...
by Bob | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
May this Puritan prayer of thanksgiving encourage us to thank and praise our great, holy, loving, and gracious God this Thanksgiving. O My God, Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it...
by Bob | Nov 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Glorious Father—Abba, Daddy, Father—Good, Glorious Father, Please give all Your children the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation so that we may all know You better. Please give all Your children enlightened heart-eyes so that we may all know the hope to which You have...
by Bob | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve often been a person who learns not only by good examples, but also by poor examples. For instance, I have learned a lot about teaching by reflecting on teachers who were really bad at it—and trying to do the opposite! Jesus teaches us to pray by teaching us the...
