Monthly Archives: November 2016

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 will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your FatherContinue reading “Forgive–Forgiven”

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 the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and steadilyContinue reading “Synopsis of ‘Ethics in the Real World: 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter’—Peter Singer (part 1)”

“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 we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us fromContinue reading “Fresh Manna”

“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 that we are, “ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we imploreContinue reading “Kingdom Come”

“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 we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us fromContinue reading “Lord’s Prayer”

“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 have their reward. “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when youContinue reading “Prayer of the Hypocrite”

“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 you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they mayContinue reading “Just Do It!”

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 may be reading this devotion. Islam like Christianity and Judaism is monotheistic and is genderContinue reading “God was, is and ever shall be.”

“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 who spitefully use you and persecute you, “that you may be sons of your FatherContinue reading “Love Your Neighbor.”

“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 marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.  (Mat 5:31-32 NKJ)  I want to spendContinue reading “Decree Nisi”