by Owen Langer | Nov 10, 2026 | Presence Weekly
Matthew 6:7–13, Praying Differently 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like...
by Owen Langer | Nov 3, 2026 | Presence Weekly
Matthew 6:1–6, Practicing Righteousness Rightly on Election Day 1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound...
by Owen Langer | Oct 27, 2026 | Presence Weekly
Living Differently with “Enemies” 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he...
by Owen Langer | Oct 20, 2026 | Presence Weekly
The Death Penalty, Revenge, Exploitation, and True Justice 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also....
by Owen Langer | Oct 13, 2026 | Presence Weekly
Oaths in the Mafia, the Playground, the Public Square, and the Kingdom of God – Matthew 5:33-37 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the LORD what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do...
by Owen Langer | Oct 6, 2026 | Presence Weekly
The Desecration of Marriage: Covenants, Contracts, and Institutions 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes...
