Will We Recognize And Apply The Characteristics Of Christ In Our Daily Living?   Good Morning Friends,    Today's scripture reference of Saul marks the to be Apostle Paul's entry into the storyline. He is identified by his Hebrew name of Saul and not his given Roman name of Paul. But it is the same creature … Continue reading Will We Recognize And Apply The Characteristics Of Christ In Our Daily Living? →

Who Do You Know Who Is Starving To Death For Love?    Good Morning Friends,    Stephen, as a deacon, was given the responsible for feeding the widows, and so he undoubtedly got a chance to think about spiritual food as well as the physical nutrition he offered. I say this because Stephen, in life … Continue reading Who Do You Know Who Is Starving To Death For Love? →

What Function Must We Serve As A Witness Of Work Of God In Us?    Good Morning Friends,    I have served as an elder and a deacon in the Presbyterian church in a bicameral system of government much like the one our nation uses. And tradition has it that the power rests with the … Continue reading What Function Must We Serve As A Witness Of Work Of God In Us? →

Are We Growing In The Sometimes Painful Truth Of A Relationship With God?  Good Morning,  With Jesus, the job can get done instantaneously and without Jesus it can be a long hard slog. This is especially important when activities are increasing, and more people are involved. It is important in the storms of life and … Continue reading Are We Growing In The Sometimes Painful Truth Of A Relationship With God? →

What is Greater Than The Gift Of God?    Good Morning Friends,    Today we continue the journey to Pentecost and beyond and explore the spread of the Christian faith from the stories of Cornelius and Peter and Barnabas and Paul. But we also contemplate the nature of worship then and now. For Christ's promises … Continue reading What is Greater Than The Gift Of God? →

Are You Willing To Risk Enough To Put The Attention On Jesus?    Good Morning Friends,    I guess, persecution has its place, but in most situations, we do so want to be recognized for the positive not the negative things, even to the point of competing with other ministries. And something about this misses … Continue reading Are You Willing To Risk Enough To Put The Attention On Jesus? →