Good Morning Friends,  Here we are between Juneteenth and Independence Day, and so it is appropriate that our scripture from Amos starts out with a moving invocation of national remembrance of God's ancient deliverance of the Hebrew people from bondage in Egypt.  But since I am not a big fan of replacement theology I … Continue reading How Do Our Efforts and God’s Plan Interact In A Changing World? →

   Good Morning Friends,    In the Roman Catholic tradition, today is the day for honoring the martyred lives of the Apostles Peter and Paul. They are important characters in the Christian faith for Protestants and Jews too because they show us how very different people might work in the tension of relationships for a … Continue reading Will Our Places Of Collective Worship Finish Well? →

 Good Morning Friends,  During the last week we have explored the challenge of loving one's perceived enemies and the challenge of dealing with racism and community health and the need for continued reform of institutional religion against the backdrop of the Babylonian captivity. And a bit of it might remind us of the Stockholm Syndrome … Continue reading Would You Welcome An Unrecognized Jesus Into Your Home? →

Good Morning Friends,    Ok you probably have experienced growing closer to God as you seek the help of Christ in the forgiveness of your sins. You have probably experienced Jesus in prayer and praises. And you probably have become more knowledgeable in reading and trusting and applying His Word…even inspired. But,  Did You Know … Continue reading Did You Know That In Giving Hope To The Poor You Draw Closer To Being Sanctified By God? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Grace has been defined as "unmerited favor". In human association, we have no greater example of grace than that shown to Jehoiachin. He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He was an adversary of Jeremiah but a favorite of the people. And ultimately despite grace the sin of … Continue reading Will We Have The Grace To Rebuild On The Right Foundation? →

Good Morning Friends,     Yesterday we looked at having a moral code and what happens dependent on the code we have and its closer reflection of the teachings of Jesus. Now we consider a message in the life of John the Baptist, his teachings on repentance preparing the way. Many still honor today as the … Continue reading Will We Be Forerunners Of Miracles Too? →

   Good Morning Friends,    When King Hezekiah received a message of an impending attack by Assyrian terrorists, he did not succumb to fear but instead shared the experience with God. Good King Hezekiah did not waste time worrying over it, he knew where to take things that were bigger than he was. He laid … Continue reading Do You Have The Right Metal Guiding Your Behavior On The Journey To Salvation? →

   Good Morning Friends,    When we see a person in sin, we do not know how hard they have tried not to sin. We do not know the power of the forces that are prompting the sin and we do not know what we would have done in the same circumstances. With that in … Continue reading Can We Judge Without Hypocrisy To Show Others We Are Christian? →

 Good Morning Friends,  Early on God diagnosed the problem and designed a solution so we might appreciate the invitation to join Jesus in the Big Story of Holy History. I think that is one reason the Bible devotes so much text to the prophets like Jeremiah. It is to help us to realize that out … Continue reading Are We Balancing Life’s Desires And God’s Demands? →

Good Morning Friends,    Since God is Love and God lives in the hearts of His people, then love should dwell in our hearts. Where there is no love, then it is evident that God's spirit is not inhabiting our hearts. But when God abides with us, the love in our hearts is not merely … Continue reading How Holy Is You Heart? →