Tag Archives: in Jesus’ name

In the Name of the Lord; December 14, 2025


Micah 4:5 All the nations may walk    in the name of their gods,but we will walk in the name of the Lord    our God for ever and ever. These first five verses are virtually a direct quote from the first five verses of … Continue reading

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Prayer; September 27, 2025


John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” We don’t often think about how prayer changed after Jesus’ resurrection. We automatically tack, “In Jesus’ name, … Continue reading

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Daily Living; April 25, 2025


John 21:3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. I can imagine the mental/emotional state of … Continue reading

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God’s Loving Care; April 9, 2025


John 16:26-27 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. … Continue reading

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Prayer; April 7, 2025


John 15:6 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” Every bit of … Continue reading

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In Word or Deed; March 25, 2025


Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This chapter has many dearly-loved verses, but I think I’m to focus on … Continue reading

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Christ’s Agents; February 10, 2022


Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This whole passage is so rich! Sometimes the “theological” parts of … Continue reading

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Spiritual Authority; September 24, 2021


Acts 9:40-41 Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. He … Continue reading

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Getting Real; March 14, 2020


Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This whole chapter is solidly practical, spelling out in concrete terms … Continue reading

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Christian Living; May 23, 2019


Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This whole chapter is really loaded with very good stuff, but … Continue reading

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