Fresh flavors for daily living

<p>Episode 34 - Stephanie focuses on the Lord's prayer and the Golden rule as highlights of the Sermon on the Mount. Are you ready for a fresh spice explosion to taste anew these overly familiar passages of Scripture? </p> <p>Have you ever wondered how Jesus taught differently than everyone before Him? Others microwaved leftovers, while Jesus created brand new master dishes. And we are welcome in His kitchen today.</p> <p>Prayer is not optional. Did you know our self-centered Western culture has actually changed our very approach to the Lord's prayer to justify our self-focus?</p> <p>You might very well be able to recite the Lord's prayer without even thinking about it. But isn't that exactly the problem? We taste the Lord's prayer like microwaved leftovers--stale, and a bit chewy. How about some new flavors? It has to do with approaching God with our own words, using Jesus' very own blueprint, and not our own self-centered righteousness.</p> <p>Love of money is another focus in our human self-centeredness. Have you ever noticed the hold it has on us? How about a fresh change--truly learning to see money as a tool, not the goal of our comfort-seeking culture?</p> <p>How about anxiety and worry? Tripping you up lately? Well, Jesus has a way of putting things in their proper place, and providing you with the perspective that will effectively kill those nasty bitter flavors on your spiritual palate.</p> <p>And a judgmental spirit? Or a tendency to compare with the Jones? Jesus tackles these, too.</p> <p>Have you ever wondered when it is time to speak up, or when it is time to just be quiet and, well, shut thee up? Jesus lets us in on a few tidbits of holy wisdom.</p> <p>And ever wondered if it's ever time to stop praying for something or someone, when the answer seems to tarry? Jesus gives golden practical wisdom right here--and it's all to do with faith.</p> <p>As for the golden rule? He took His sweet time getting to it. And now He camps on it for a good long while--He gives us 4 sets of examples to make His point