Like many students, I gravitated toward certain professors in seminary who then shaped my life in disproportionate ways. I still remember my first Missions class at Dallas Theological Seminary. Krista and I had spent our day attending a series of classes in our brand new schedule. Each one followed a predictable pattern. It was … [Read More…] June 12, 2022
The final phrase, or benediction, of The Lord’s Prayer is a grand crescendo in what has been a rather sobering prayer for mercy amidst a dark and battered world. It feels like all of a sudden light pierces the darkness as the speaker proclaims the forever kingdom, power, and glory of God. It’s a phrase … [Read More…] Kingdom, Power, and Glory
On this Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of the legacy of the mothers who have deeply shaped my life. Their love and leadership echoes even now. I’m so grateful for the gifts they are in my life. Elizabeth, my maternal grandmother, married my grandfather, Jesse Hensarling, Jr., on June 6, 1952. They enjoyed a … [Read More…] May 8, 2022
For many of us, prayer raises more questions than answers. Does it even work? Am I doing it right? Am I using the right words? How can I know God is even listening? Jesus’ early followers had similar questions about prayer, but they saw something different in Jesus. Jesus prayed with a confidence, closeness, and … [Read More…] Our Father In Heaven
Today, as a subset of our overarching series through the Sermon on the Mount, we launch a mini-series on what is often called The Lord’s Prayer. It’s the prayer Jesus gave as a model for his disciples as they were learning how to pray. When I was learning to ride a bike, I had … [Read More…] April 24, 2022
