Meditation on the Lord’s Prayer, VIII

“As we forgive those who trespass against us.”
In this clause we learn more about forgiveness. The previous clause instructs us to seek God’s forgiveness for our own transgressions; this clause teaches us to grant it to others. The role of forgiveness in prayer is sometimes overlooked–but not if we take our Lord’s Words to [...]

Some more ice photos…

We planted this river birch about 9 years ago when it was about 3 ft. tall. We are hoping that it won’t break as it has become a magnficient tree. It has survived a terrible drought, and this is now the second ice storm in its young life.

The mares are hanging out close to the [...]

Meditation on the Lord’s Prayer, VII

“And forgive us our trespasses”
In this clause of the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us about forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a glorious thing. I John 1:8-10 remind us of both the need and availability of finding forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We must, as Jesus taught us in the Lord’s prayer, acknowledge our sins.
Forgiveness is inextricably linked to confession [...]

Icy…

From snowy to icy–I’ve never seen so much freezing rain fall.

From the BENEDICITE, OMNIA OPERA, an ancient canticle of the Church:
O ALL ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise Him, and magnify Him forever.
O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord: praise Him, and magnify Him forever.
O ye Ice and [...]

SNOW GO!

Here’s the measurement so far. Freezing rain is falling, so that may be cutting down on the accumulation. There’s no good way in or out of the Bluegrass today! Snow and ice, snow and ice–to the North, South East and West.
Needless to say, all eyes are on the sky today, and everyone’s hope is that [...]

Can we make too much of the Bible?

Conservative evangelicals come in for plenty of knocks and jabs these days. We come in for lots of nicknames, too, most of them pejorative, and intended to paint us in an unfavorable light.  “Fundys” (as in fundamentalists) and “Bible Thumpers” come to mind. Ever been on the receiving end of those terms? Who would want [...]

Meditation on the Lord’s Prayer, VI

“Give us this day our daily bread”
“Daily” bread in the Lord’s prayer means both the needs of today, and the needs of the coming day. This clause teaches us to recognize our total dependence on the mercies of God. This petition places us before God as He is our divine provider.
James, in his letter, teaches [...]

100th post

The Meditation on the Lord’s Prayer, Part V was the 100th post on the Baptist Parson webpage. Since the launch of this site in August, there have been over 3,600 visitors to the site. Thanks to all of you. May God bless you as you journey through this life seeking a closer walk with Him.

Meditation on the Lord’s Prayer V

“Thy Will Be Done, On Earth As It Is In Heaven”
This clause in the Lord’s Prayer urges our daily, personal obedience to God’s Will.His will is revealed to us in the pages of the Holy Bible. More than any other source, we should turn to it to find God’s will for our lives in matters [...]

The Veep–60 years on

According to the Paducah Sun, Jan. 20th marks the 60th anniversary of the swearing in of Alben W. Barkley to the office of Vice President. Mr Barkley served under Harry S Truman.
The Veep (whose grandson gave him that nickname because he couldn’t say “vice president”) was born in Graves Co., KY, and had a long [...]