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Most Christians memorize the Lord's Prayer at a young age, before appreciating its significance.This prayer is read/recited by tens of millions each week. However, the richness of the gospel message embedded within this prayer is usually overlooked.
Dr. Mathews' insightful elaboration of this prayer, revealing the way to the Father's Kingdom through salvation and sanctification, outlines the bedrock of Christian faith.
This masterpiece that Jesus taught, is not only a guide to communicating with the Father, but also a blueprint for Christian living.
About the author
George Mathews, MD, is a psychiatrist who has blended his Christian Faith and Psychiatric skills for over four decades. He lives with his wife Letha, in Brentwood, TN. They have been members of Franklin Christian Church for over twenty-five years. They have also been members of the Nashville Malayalee Christian Fellowship for over thirty years. Their two children live in Boston, MA.
Born in Bombay, India, Dr Mathews received his Medical and Psychiatric degrees from Grant Medical College, Bombay University. He completed an additional residency in Psychiatry in Manchester, England, obtaining his Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, in London, UK. Specialized training in Addiction Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University brought him to Nashville, USA. He is a Board Certified Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the past President of the Tennessee Psychiatric Association.
As a lifelong student of human behavior, he is particularly interested in motivation, decision making, and behavior change. As a follower of Jesus, he is even more interested in discerning and following God's will.
Summary
Most Christians memorize the Lord's Prayer at a young age, before appreciating its significance.
This prayer is read/recited by tens of millions each week. However, the richness of the gospel message embedded within this prayer is usually overlooked.
Dr. Mathews' insightful elaboration of this prayer, revealing the way to the Father's Kingdom through salvation and sanctification, outlines the bedrock of Christian faith.
This masterpiece that Jesus taught, is not only a guide to communicating with the Father, but also a blueprint for Christian living.
