How Is God Speaking To You?    Good Morning Friends,    There have been times when God spoke through prophets and through nature and at other times through scripture. We have all probably heard of the Shepherd's call for his sheep. But for humans the message is about a relationship we are offered, and whether … Continue reading How Is God Speaking To You? →

Really Who Are We Fooling?  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 … Continue reading Really Who Are We Fooling? →

Is Vanity Everywhere?  Good Morning Friends,  Every morning, well almost every morning, I get up in the silence to prayerfully consider, with a bit of self-examination, my life in the light of scripture. And typically I will ponder a question about my will and priorities that prompts me to at least consider living a little … Continue reading Is Vanity Everywhere? →

What Did Jesus And The Apostles Reveal To Us About Self-Deception?   Good Morning Friends,  Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with warnings about the narrow and the wide ways, two kinds of prophets, two claims, wise and foolish builders and the true and false disciples, and embedded in all of them is the warning against self-deception. Friends, it … Continue reading What Did Jesus And The Apostles Reveal To Us About Self-Deception? →

 You Want Me To Do What?  Good Morning Friends,  Today we once again turn to the lectionary for contemplation and in the offerings from Genesis and Kings and Galatians we find the stories of decisions and promises...the truth of faith and a way of worship. Today, in them, we consider the Lord who provides and … Continue reading You Want Me To Do What? →

Do We Have The Heart of Jesus?  Good Morning Friends,  Let's face it, our hearts are not always hopeful. Our hearts are not always set on a heavenly purpose. Our hearts are not always thankful. Sometimes people bring out our worst. Sometimes we set some people above others. Still Jesus managed to love in all … Continue reading Do We Have The Heart of Jesus? →

What Do We Do When The River Runs Dry?  Good Morning Friends,  It has been raining in Florida a lot recently and more is projected. In Texas there is flooding and the Seine River in Paris is overflowing its banks. Interestingly the passages we read today are about times of drought in the Bible. Today … Continue reading What Do We Do When The River Runs Dry? →

Are You A Friend of God?  Good Morning Friends,  Well to be a friend, one has to be in some kind of relationship and that goes for being a friend of God too. But let's face it you and I did not wake up one day and say, "I think I am going to make … Continue reading Are You A Friend of God? →

Are You Resilient?  Good Morning Friends,  This morning I'm presenting a subject that can make a significant difference for your life, your work and your future. The Hebrew writer encourages us to consider all the people of faith who have lived lives that honored the Lord and have gone on before us. They are surrounding … Continue reading Are You Resilient? →

Are You Counting The Right Things?  Good Morning Friends,  Today's question made me think of Tom Monahan, founder of Domino's Pizza and Ave Maria University. Tom, I understand from those closest to him, counts things to get him through the day. That was what made him successful in the pizza business. He was always counting … Continue reading Are You Counting The Right Things? →