There once was a father who had a son who turned his back on the old man in rebellion. Day after day the father, in love, agonized over his son and longed for him to return. One day, as the father gazed into the distance, a tired and humbled man slouchingly returned home. The father … Continue reading How does the Father love?
7-Day Prayer Challenge
This weekend I will be preaching Luke 11:1-13 at Bay Area as part of our study of the gospel of Luke. I will be answering the question the original disciples asked their Rabbi Jesus. How should we pray? Jesus gives them a prayer pattern based on the Kaddish and the Amidah of ancient Judaism. The pattern … Continue reading 7-Day Prayer Challenge
Following Jesus
If you would come after me… Luke 9:23 –If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Deny Yourself: As an American for sure I have to ask myself the question, “What does that mean?” What does it mean to deny myself? I have lived in … Continue reading Following Jesus
Brian Haynes 