Our natural self tells us to pray, “MY will be done.” But Jesus says we are to invite God to conquer us, to take charge of our lives and change our hearts so that we willingly pray, “YOUR will be done.”
Author: Awake Us Now
The Fruit of the Spirit… Is Love
Are we going to live by the flesh (i.e. the old way, the old “self”), or will we live in the power of God’s Holy Spirit? Will we show “the fruit of the Spirit” in our lives?
The Sermon on the Mount (21) – His Kingdom
“Thy kingdom come” is both a missionary and a visionary prayer. We know that in these last days God is at work in human history to establish His kingdom over all the earth, and that the day will come when the Lord Jesus returns to make all things new.
Paul’s Letter to the Romans – Week 15
Paul’s letter to the Romans is one of the most important books of the Bible. It is also one of the best commentaries on the Old Testament ever written. It speaks powerfully to every generation, including our own.
The Sermon on the Mount (20) – His Holy Name
God’s name is already holy. May it also be holy among us, reverenced, honored, and lived out in daily life as we live in the goodness of God in Christ!
Truth?
Is truth firm or flimsy? Is truth the words of God or of human beings? Is truth even knowable?
In Him Is Life
Our most valuable possession is life itself. But when life is running out, where do we obtain more?
The Sermon on the Mount (19) – Prayer to the Father
When Jesus prayed, He called God “Abba,” the name a Hebrew child would use when speaking to a loving and trustworthy father. He invites us to approach God with the same confidence, praying directly to the Father, through the Son, and in the power of the Holy Spirit!
Truth or Lie? “Life Is a True/False Test”
The more we know God’s Word — a.k.a. Truth — the better we will do in the True/False tests of life!
A Shepherd’s Story
What did the shepherds see and hear on the first Christmas Eve? Let’s hear from an eyewitness about the awesome things that happened one night near Bethlehem.
