On the Road to the Final Door Good Morning Friends, There are many doors in our lives. And sometimes there is reason to show another the door as has been happening in the NBA news and as happened in the Garden. Thankfully in the Bible there are many references to doors and gates that might … Continue reading On the Road to the Final Door →

A Roadside Encounter that Opens Our Eyes Good Morning Friends, We have before us this morning one of the most vivid and insightful accounts of our Lord's appearances after His resurrection. It is a story that reveals to us not only something about who we are, but how Jesus helps us to see Him for … Continue reading A Roadside Encounter that Opens Our Eyes →

What Goes Around, Comes Around Good Morning Friends, On Saturday we had our garage sale at church. It has become institutionalized as an annual event that occurs each Saturday after Easter to benefit the Church's Music Ministry. We worked hard but it pays off in all sorts of ways. The event, among the many things … Continue reading What Goes Around, Comes Around →

The Hound of Heaven Good Morning Friends, After the fall in the garden God sought ought Adam and Eve. After the Resurrection Jesus sought out the disciples in their doubts and fears and chased them down to share grace and mercy. The experience reminds me of a poem: Up I fled Him, down the nights and … Continue reading The Hound of Heaven →

How to Really Enjoy God. Good Morning, Well here we are in Eastertide, the forty days time between the Resurrection and the Ascension and the ten day countdown to Pentecost. Here we are in the backwash of Holy week hanging out with Jesus and learning How to Enjoy God. Scripture: Six days before the Passover … Continue reading How to Really Enjoy God. →

The Missionary Role? Good Morning Friends, Greatness is not always what it appears. Think of Mother Teresa. She was small in stature but still reflected greatness. In today's Bible story one expects the focus to be on the great Syrian military genius Naaman or the prophet Elisha and his ability to heal this valiant soldier's leprosy...or the … Continue reading The Missionary Role? →

The Story of Fish, Fires, Fellowship, Forgiveness and Faith the Other Side of EasterEvangelism is always necessary but not always easy. To help us with the challenge, we see embedded in today's text a tacked on primmer and fishing story of how to be more effective in making disciples for Christ. The story line is … Continue reading The Story of Fish, Fires, Fellowship, Forgiveness and Faith the Other Side of Easter →

Where is Your Galilee? Good Morning Friends, After celebrating Easter many people take their foot off the gas pedal and coast their faith, and if they have enough momentum they make it all the way to the next big religious holiday, which for many unfortunately is not until Christmas. No wonder why so many do … Continue reading Where is Your Galilee? →

Ferns, Friends, Fractals and Faith Good Morning Friends, During this last week, Holy Week, we have been immersed into the true heart of the matter for those of us whose faith is shaped by the creative force of Jesus. The life, death, and resurrection of Christ are the way God transforms us.  And behind it all … Continue reading Ferns, Friends, Fractals and Faith →

EASTER SUNDAY Good Morning Friends, It was dark on that Sunday morning. But they could not sleep. So the woman got up and as they headed for the tomb the sun began to rise. Their path was lined with shadows that reminded them of the painful darkness that hovered over their souls even as they tried to remember the joy of Jesus. … Continue reading EASTER SUNDAY →