The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:5-15
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by Marcus J. Borg
The Lord’s Prayer is interesting because of what it doesn’t include:
  • It’s not about an afterlife.
  • There is no petition asking God to take us to heaven when we die.
  • It’s not about material success. There is …
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