Scapegoat I has been said before that he who smiles in a crisis has found someone to blame. I do not think many are smiling in the Philippians today after the devastation of one of the world's strongest storms. I do not think anyone is smiling, but the devil, at the death of the young … Continue reading Scapegoat →

God Sees behind Appearances Good Morning Friends, If the motto "In God we trust," was proposed today, having never been on our money, it might receive a very different reception than it did when it was first adopted. I kind of like the idea of mottos on money. I also like the idea of legislative … Continue reading God Sees behind Appearances →

Illumination Good Morning Friends, The Bible is filled with poems and songs and morality stories and mystery and love stories and narratives and action stories and comedy and drama and parables that engage our mind. There is power in the story for it helps us to understand who we are. We are consumed by stories … Continue reading illumination →

When Christ Enters Our Life Good Morning Friends, Last night at choir we were singing music inspired by today's Psalm 24 and I think it is appropriate for this time of year which asks for recommitments to the cause as we enter into the new church year and the Season. This Sunday we will be … Continue reading When Christ Enters Our Life →

Feelings, Emotions and the Purpose of the Holy Spirit Good Morning Friends, How do you respond when confronted with a lion...a lamb? Of course the context makes a difference but there is a physical response within us for each. Here the awareness of our surroundings can prompt powerful short term emotions inside of us that … Continue reading Feelings, Emotions and the Purpose of the Holy Spirit →

A City Built by God's Own Hands Good Morning Friends, The destruction of Jerusalem, the fall of Rome, the dismantling of Detroit, were all pretty traumatic events in the history of those places. The demise of certain churches in Holy History follows a similar path. But the Bible tells us that this dynamic of people … Continue reading A City Build by God’s Own Hands →

The Question Good Morning Friends, The question of prayers place in government will be heard by the Supreme Court this Wednesday. Maybe you have made a public confession, a profession of faith to acknowledge Christ in your life and to openly express your commitment and allegiance to the Lord of Lords. We can do so … Continue reading The Question →

The Grace of Do Overs Good Morning Friends, If you live in eastern North America, you'll have to get up early to enjoy the show. It is going on right now as I write. The partial eclipse will be visible at sunrise and last for about 45 minutes. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon … Continue reading The Grace of Do Overs →

We are What we Sing Good Morning Friends, Last night as Southwest Florida High School Football teams took the fields of play the Moorings Chancel Choir sang back up for the Getty's at a concert and hymn sing as part of our Hyacinth Series. The events seem about as diverse as can be, but as … Continue reading We are What we Sing →

Is the Lord Your Shepherd? Good Morning Friends, Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Lots of people use it at funerals and memorial services. So I guess it is an appropriate passage for All Saints Day. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be … Continue reading Is the Lord your Shepherd? →