In prayer, the natural counterpart of giving thanks is to make requests. Together, thanking and requesting help us live out the uniquely Christian combination of persevering with joy.
The garments and the consecration ceremony for the Aaron and his sons emphasize that the way to approach God is through a perfect priest...
Christians united to a church are not only members of Christ and his church but also of each other.
This first parable from Matthew provides the key to understanding all the parables and to entering the kingdom of God.
