Do You Underestimate the Power of an Andrew?  Good Morning Friends,  Today is the feast day of Saint Andrew and those of the Roman Catholic faith and those from countries that are blessed to have him as a patron saint are celebrating. Well some are for he was never as highly regarded as a Peter, … Continue reading Do You Underestimate the Power of an Andrew? →

Are You Ready for the Purple Reign of Christ?  Good Morning Friends,  Today is the First Sunday in Advent. And some will be celebrating by lighting Advent candles. Typically the color first candle is purple. And it is interesting that it is the liturgical color ....for both Advent ....and Lent. Are You Ready for the … Continue reading Are You Ready for the Purple Reign of Christ? →

Do You Shine as a Witness for the Spirit?  Good Morning Friends,  Christmas decorations are already in the stores and on the street lights. It will not be long before the Advent Season is being celebrated with the lighting of candles.  Advent means coming or arrival. We need to be anticipating the event that dawns in us the everlasting fullness … Continue reading Do You Shine as a Witness for the Spirit? →

Do You Know How to Finish Well?  Good Morning Friends,  Now that I am 62 I am spending a lot more time around elders and also spending more time around people who play basketball and I am finding that they both demonstrate a means of developing great depth of character. So today as I seek to become … Continue reading Do You Know How to Finish Well? →

Do You Embrace Uncertainty With Thanksgiving?   Good Morning Friends,  Happy Thanksgiving! Today is also my birthday and the second present I received was a surprise from Google...a personalized doodle wishing me a Happy Birthday on my computer. The first gift was my joy in the experience that never stops giving...in the superabundant provision of God that … Continue reading Do You Embrace Uncertainty With Thanksgiving? →

How Firm is Your Foundation?  Good Morning Friends,  A few weeks ago in church we were singing a hymn with the name My Hope is Built on Nothing Less. The name of lyricist, Edward Mote is probably not familiar to you. However his life is one that should inspire all Christians if for nothing else … Continue reading How Firm is Your Foundation? →

 Do You Know How To Pass On Resilience?  Good Morning Friends,  Through Jesus we can be created and re-born. The potter is at work to shape and reshape us. And that is about our pliability. But also acquiring and passing on a certain hardiness, toughness, strength, buoyancy, resistance, and spirit from one generation to another. We … Continue reading Do You Know How To Pass On Resilience? →

Are You Short Changing God?  Good Morning Friends, Are you giving God all that is due to him? Not just your finances but your heart, your life, your talents and skills and your time. Do people see the reality of salvation in you? Do they see Jesus in you, or do they see the same … Continue reading Are You Short Changing God? →

Doesn't Life Bring a Tear to Your Eyes?  Good Morning Friends,  We should never feel comfortable with sin...with war and the evil systems of this world. Still we are to fight against it with an attitude of compassion and belief in a life of joy, for to submit to the evil separates us from God. … Continue reading Doesn’t Life Bring a Tear to Your Eyes? →

Are You Ready to Overcome Your Fear of Commitment?  Good Morning Friends,  Success in the Kingdom of God is based on something very different than the world's way of gaining success. It is based on an enduring relationship with the Divine... a process of commitment to a covenant of love and less on thinking. It is revelation that … Continue reading Are You Ready to Overcome Your Fear of Commitment? →