Shibboleths ∙∙

Shibboleths ∙∙ And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.” – Isaiah 29:13 Matthew 15:1-9 1 Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law had arrived fromContinue reading “Shibboleths ∙∙”

Character-driven prayer ∙

Character-driven prayer ∙ Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. – Ecclesiastes 5:2 Matthew 6:8-10  8 Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!  9 Pray likeContinue reading “Character-driven prayer ∙”