Shelli Owen

Who Our Father Is In ancient times people were named and known by their family and sometimes tribal connections. For example, someone might be called Jonah ben Amittai, meaning Jonah, son of Amittai; or Merari bar Levi, meaning Merari, a son of Levi; or Maakah bat Absolom, meaning Maakah, daughter of Absolom. As soon as God becomes our Father, we receive a new identity—a new name and potential, a new inheritance. Learning more about who our Father is helps us establish our true identity. I...

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father….’”~ Jesus (Matthew 6:9, NIV) A portion of the first chapter, entitled: "Our Father..." from the book: "Show Us the Father: steps toward true identity in the Lord Jesus Christ." To continue reading, you can subscribe to my 'latest W.I.T. Blog/Newsletter.' By subscribing you will receive, once a month, the rest of the latest completed chapter or section from this book. You may unsubscribe at any time by replying: UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.

Show Us the Father: Steps Toward True Identity in the Lord Jesus Christ Most of my life, I’ve struggled with a tendency toward suicidal depression. For many of those years, I hated myself and believed I could do nothing right. The strong influence of a critical, accusing spirit often held me captive. There were times, early on, when it totally debilitated me. Eventually, in my search for truth and relief, the Lord led me to discover the Twelve-Steps—yes, as in Alcoholics Anonymous. These...