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Jesus Copycat
By
Mark Herringshaw
I learn best by modeling. I’m too old and too soon gone from the planet to learn all I need to know by trial and error. I’ll mimic my Master, and live by his experience. I’ll copy Jesus. When Jesus shows up, things happen. When he comes, he speaks words and recreates the world.…
Muttering to God
By
Mark Herringshaw
Every day in great Cathedrals, in automobiles, restaurants and school libraries millions upon millions of people around the world recite “The Lord’s Prayer.” I said it myself this morning. It is perhaps the simplest, most direct, most encompassing prayer ever cast in human language. But while the simple words themselves provide a wonderful form…
When Jesus Didn’t Pray
By
Mark Herringshaw
Jesus prayed, but not always… Jesus stayed constantly connected with God, his Father. This proved the source of his life and power. But Jesus didn’t always pray when facing challenges. Sometimes he just spoke words directly, and let the words themselves do the work. When Jesus faced sick people he didn’t pray for…
Jesus’ Template for Talking with God
By
Mark Herringshaw
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver from the evil one” (Matthew 6:9-13). Reb…
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