Our Father God

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Our Father ?is truly the summary of the whole Gospel? (no. 2761). Catholics pray the Lord's Prayer whenever they worship at Mass and say the Rosary, and other Christians pray it frequently as well. Join Scott Hahn (accompanied by St. Cyprian, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Augustine) as he unlocks the riches of the Lord's Prayer.

""There is a Father Who is waiting for you; Who will not condemn you; Who will not criticize you; Who will not point out all of your faults and failings. He is just waiting. I believe if we could get that message across to the fatherless generations around us, many of them would run into their Father's arms. That is what they are longing for."" - Derek Prince, Father God

Is it okay to call God mother? John Cooper's Our Father in Heaven explores this question, offering a critique of inclusive language for God. Cooper closely examines how Scripture addresses God and points out the critical differences between the Bible's gendered language for God and inclusive language. In addition, he encourages the church to follow the Bible's model of using feminine imagery in reference to God. In a chapter titled "The Motherly Touch of Our Heavenly Father," he provides specific suggestions for making appropriate use of feminine imagery for God in public worship, church education, evangelism, pastoral counseling, personal devotions, scholarship, and art.

Using colorful visuals, easy-to-read summaries, and reflections, The Lord’s Prayer Bible Study takes you through the seven petitions of one of Jesus’s most famous prayers. Enrich your prayer life with a deeper understanding of this model prayer that Jesus taught his closest disciples to pray. Key features include: Short, concise lessons for people with busy lives, as well as an optional reading plan for people with more time who want to go deeper. Leader’s guide is contained within each study guide, so no extra book purchase is required. Discussion questions for each session and lots of space for writing. Most Bible studies on the Lord’s Prayer don’t include visuals. Imagine having one that does! Perfect for small groups, individual use, young adult study, homeschool, church library, to give to a friend, and more! Whether you have repeated The Lord’s Prayer countless times in church or are new to this classic prayer, this Bible study will help you dive deeper into the rich theological and spiritual meaning behind each line. This study answers questions such as: What does it mean for God’s kingdom to come, and to ask for our daily bread? How do we “hallow” God’s name? How are we forgiven of our debts (trespasses)? And more! With practical life application and thought-provoking discussion questions, you will discover more about God’s attributes and how to pray to our Father in heaven.

The three most important questions in life are 1) Is there a God? This determines our eternal address: Heaven or Hell. 2)What is He like? This determines our identity--made in His image. Gen 1:27 3)What does He expect from me? This determines our destiny and purpose. These are the most important questions in life because what we believe and who we follow determines how we live here and where we will live in our eternal life--including our rewards and future job. Life is too short and you're too valuable to waste your time and talents on temporary things or pleasures in exchange for eternal joy in the presence of God for His glory! For what profit a man to gain the whole world, but lose his soul? Mk 8:36 This guide will help you systematically examine 52 of His character traits and over 52 lists of almost every aspect of one's life to pray for, such as finding the right spouse, house, and even a computer mouse :). This instruction will give you the maturity you need in character, decision-making, and skill. Although we are made in His image, this image needs to be developed. It's not fully developed upon birth or being born again in Him. This diagnostic tool will give you a spiritual tune-up and help you reset your moral compass to the "true north" of God's standards for right living. May it help you honor Who you were meant to honor and be all that you were meant to be and do, so the whole world may know of His greatness. (Psalm 67) Life is too short, you're too valuable and God is too good for you to waste your life on meaningless pursuits and poor character. We don't want to just live between the regrets of yesterday and the fears and worries of tomorrow. God has a clear path for our lives known only to Him and waiting to be revealed to you. It all starts with discovering His nature in us. You can try to discover your life's purpose in other ways, but none will achieve the kind of results from communicating and learning from the One who created you. The author of a book develops the characters and knows the end of the story. Will you call on Him today and begin this journey of a lifetime? He loves you! It's your choice. To know Him is to love and trust Him. How can you trust someone you don't know? You wouldn't even date someone you've never met or hardly knew. Yet many people don't believe in God or don't trust Him, but they never took the time to get to know Him and pay attention to the still small voice in their soul that quietly and continually longs for Him-- your loving Father/Creator. Everyone is going to live somewhere forever. Do you know where you are going to be living? What you believe now will determine it. "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." Heb 9:27 Are you ready? Read this book and do the research. Your eternal life in heaven or hell depends it. See you soon. In Christ's love... Tom

Father's Love Letter by Barry Adams is a series of paraphrased Scriptures that take on the form of a love letter from God and will impact your heart, soul and spirit. Experience the love you have been looking for all your life. This gift book contains beautiful full-color photographs and fifty-seven powerful devotional thoughts. A prayer that will help you put into words your response to God follows each devotional thought.

Susie Doheny, an Irish Catholic, and Peder Horm, a Norwegian Lutheran, fall in love and marry in South Dakota in the 1890s. Soon their marriage is tested by drought, depression, and family bickering. Susie believes they are tested by their fathers' God.

2020 Catholic Press Association first place award, books about prayer Can Christians still pray the Our Father in the twenty-first century? We can, and we must. Gerhard Lohfink breaks open its strange phrases like “hallowed be thy name,” its off-putting language like “Father” and “kingdom,” and its apparently harsh demands like forgive us as we have forgiven those who hurt us—all to shed light on Jesus’ original words and their meaning. By probing what the prayer meant for Jesus and his first disciples in their world Lohfink calls us to allow the Our Father to break open our own minds and hearts to its infinite invitation and challenge for our time and for all ages.