Monthly Archives: November 2016

Forgive–Forgiven

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ‘ For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father … Continue reading

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Synopsis of ‘Ethics in the Real World: 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter’—Peter Singer (part 1)

Synopsis of ‘Ethics in the Real World: 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter’—Peter Singer The first section of this book focuses on the ‘Big Questions.’ Singer starts with a quote from the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. “Two things fill … Continue reading

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Fresh Manna

“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As … Continue reading

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Kingdom Come

“In this manner, therefore, pray: …….Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.. (Mat 6:10 NKJ) Understanding the kingdom is key to understanding this part of prayer.  As a Christian we need to remember … Continue reading

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Lord’s Prayer

“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As … Continue reading

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Prayer of the Hypocrite

“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they … Continue reading

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Just Do It!

“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. “Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before … Continue reading

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God was, is and ever shall be.

You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matt 5:48. AMP) [A note for my Islamic friends that … Continue reading

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Love Your Neighbor.

“You have heard that it was said, `You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those … Continue reading

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Decree Nisi

“Furthermore it has been said, `Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ “But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever … Continue reading

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