Keep The Faith

The Lord’s Prayer and the Call to Forgive Opening Reflection If you’ve spent time in a Protestant church, you’ve likely prayed the Lord’s Prayer—often aloud, often in unison, and often without the space to slow down and absorb its depth. Recently, I opened my Bible study tools and began examining the prayer in the original Greek. Looking at the Greek often reveals layers of meaning that English alone doesn’t fully capture. This time, one part of the prayer stopped me. Verse 12. And then verses 14–15, which sharpen its meaning. These verses felt personal—direct, even. The Prayer Itself “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. 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.” ( Matthew 6:9–13 ) Jesus immediately adds: “If you forgive others, your Father wil...

In this Unity Series reflection, we look at the beauty of a simple faith—one that listens for the voice of God without the noise of human hierarchy. The Quakers, in their quiet devotion and courage, offer a picture of what it means to walk in direct communion with Christ. What is a Quaker? What Do Quakers Believe? I’ve watched these videos many times. Whenever I think about Quakers and their beliefs, I can’t help but feel that they reflect something very close to the true church of Christ. Their lives are simple and beautiful, yet they are not afraid to stand against injustice—something deeply needed in America today. In many historical accounts I’ve read, there is almost always a Quaker quietly standing in the background, playing a significant role in moments of truth, justice, and compassion. The gospel message of Yeshua—Jesus the Christ, the Messiah—is simple, yet profound. Jesus, the Son of the Living God, came to take away the sins of the wor...