How Many Actually Believe Enough To Follow Jesus?  Good Morning Friends,  Today's lectionary poses some interesting text that connects the Lordship of Christ to our belief in the resurrection. And it is more than an intellectual conviction of our confession of who Jesus is. It is something born out of our hearts but also lips. … Continue reading How Many Actually Believe Enough To Follow Jesus? →

How Do You See The Religious Drama Of History Being Played Out?  Good Morning Friends,  Apocalyptic writings and the thought of the return of Jesus, to rule on earth as in heaven, arise in response to crisis. Seventy years ago, on this very date the UN General Assembly resolution recommended the creation of an independent … Continue reading How Do You See The Religious Drama Of History Being Played Out? →

What Will Replace What We Have Become Accustomed To?  Good Morning Friends,  We kind of get attached to earthly things and ways but scripture suggest that this is not a good thing for they will all rust or turn to dust. Even our places of worship will change. And that brings us to today's question … Continue reading What Will Replace What We Have Become Accustomed To? →

Is Life Still Good For You Or Are You Stuck In A Rut?  Good Morning Friends,  Today at the beginning of the Advent season we contemplate the trap of some rich fools and the surprising freedom of a poor old widow. We contemplate the importance of giving and risking and to stay engaged with God … Continue reading Is Life Still Good For You Or Are You Stuck In A Rut? →

Who Do You Think Is In Charge?  Good Morning Friends,  Today is Christ the King Sunday, the last day in the liturgical year and we give a nod to the end of times in scripture readings but also the start of Advent. It is both a bit sad and hopeful time as is the nature … Continue reading Who Do You Think Is In Charge? →

What Does It Mean To Have A Resurrection Relationship?  Good Morning Friends,  We pray as in heaven so on earth but the reverse of that, namely as on earth, so in heaven in regards the afterlife may be the false assumption that has confused way too many people. I like this earthly life a lot … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Have A Resurrection Relationship? →

How Would Your Worship Of God Measure Up?  Good Morning Friends,  The setting for today's lectionary reading is the days before the Passover and the final week before Jesus' Crucifixion. Most likely Jesus was staying in the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany at night and going to the Temple to teach during … Continue reading How Would Your Worship Of God Measure Up? →

How Would You Say Thank You To Jesus?  Good Morning Friends,  When Jesus was about to enter Jerusalem, he wept. However, others, who were about to greet him upon his entry into the city were preparing great cheers of thanksgiving. The tears came before the triumphant. The mood shifted from hopeless to grateful. Then it … Continue reading How Would You Say Thank You To Jesus? →

How Long Can We Count On Grace?  Good Morning Friends,  Life is a one-way street and that makes the reading of today's text difficult without the clarity of the Apostle Paul comments on the hope of the gifts of God's grace in Christ being used for God's glory in us. It is about who we … Continue reading How Long Can We Count On Grace? →

Have You Opened Your Heart And Home To Jesus?  Good Morning Friends,  I wonder how Zacchaeus would react to the reality that thousands of children sing songs about him climbing up a tree and having Jesus as a dinner guest. I imagine he would be pleased for it is the spill over from the transformation … Continue reading Have You Opened Your Heart And Home To Jesus? →