Where Do You Live And How Are You Listening?  Good Morning Friends,  Undoubtedly you are aware of the past, present and potential future of the places where you grew up. Maybe like Jesus you have lived in multiple places. Jesus lived in both Capernaum and Nazareth but really had no place to call home except … Continue reading Where Do You Live And How Are You Listening? →

Is Your Mind Set On Those Things Of Heaven Or Of Hell?  Good Morning Friends,  Ok, Jesus' comments to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan!" must have really burned. Jesus had enticed Peter to follow, but not yet to lead. The stakes were getting higher and Peter needed to know that the conquering King of Creation's … Continue reading Is Your Mind Set On Those Things Of Heaven Or Of Hell? →

Are You Leveraging Results With Your Talents?  Good Morning Friends,  Serving the Lord is a lifelong mission, although the nature of the work may change. God only holds us responsible for what we can do. Yet, if we pay attention, he will provide an opportunity to serve every day in some way. Here unproductive dread … Continue reading Are You Leveraging Results With Your Talents? →

Are You Still Improving?  Good Morning Friends,  There is a trajectory to today's lectionary text that is about faithfulness and holiness and continuous improvement in relationships and love and marriage and how God can be part of it all. And as it happens the text falls on the 38th anniversary of my wedding to Amy. … Continue reading Are You Still Improving? →