What Really Matters: Red Letter Commandments We Missed
“The ‘vampire Christian’ is one who wants a little of Christ’s blood for their sins but doesn’t want any of His life for their life.” — Dallas Willard There’s a…
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From Hypocrisy to Humility: A Transformative Lesson from the Lord’s Prayer
In Matthew 6:9-13, the Lord’s Prayer Jesus dropped is in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Over the decades, from church meetings to AA rooms, this prayer has…
Don’t let your left hand know – Beyond Show
Do your deeds secretly, say your prayers in secret, and fast in secret. Ensure that you take steps so your intent doesn't become something else. I pray for things or might do a good thing but the intent behind it was selfish, for my security and significance. When I mix up the purpose of prayer, giving, or fasting, I'm turning it into an echo chamber of self-worship. I can't see anything else but me in everything else. So, make sure I take steps so other people won't know.
