Good Morning Friends,    Today's topic could fill a book. It is about our struggle to communicate with God in a way that builds a relationship. Thankfully we are given a format for doing just that even if our emotions and histories are clouding our thinking. Yes, maybe we should think clearly before we … Continue reading Will We Pray As We Would Dance To The Rhythm Of Grace? →

 Good Morning Friends,  Today we have Martha complaining about life and Paul exalting God in how grace transforms. Both are examples of how God reassures us of the Divine redeeming love of Jesus. Martha's lament though highly personal is also a reflection of the community's cry that we were born both as individuals and as … Continue reading Are We Listening To Our Hearts To Discern Whether We Are Motivated By Duty Or Devotion? →

Just How Will We Be Saved?  Good Morning Friends,    Today's lectionary selection includes one of the Bible's greatest stories, the parable of the Good Samaritan. It tells us a way in which we can help others while strengthening our souls. The emotions are real, and the drama worthy of the story being told, as … Continue reading Just How Will We Be Saved? →

   Good Morning Friends,  There is a messiness in imagining the future unless Jesus is leading. Sure, we are to have a vision, but our creativity can turn to chaos soon enough. Our failure to imagine the continuing benefits from and to others is often the root of the evil that befalls us. There is … Continue reading How Can We Seek The Right Harvest When We Humans Are So Sinful? →

Good Morning Friends,    In the book of Job there are lots of questions that Job asks God and God answers them with questions that prompt Job to learn to follow a new train of thought. We too, in service of Christ, need to think in new ways moved by the Spirit of love so as … Continue reading Are You Going To Follow Jesus With The Trust Of A Child Or The Maturity Of An Adult With Faith? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Sometimes we seek revenge and destruction. And at other times peace. But ultimately, we have to choose how we will deal with the stress of the world, the challenge of mission and the love of God if indeed we are going to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Unfortunately, sometimes … Continue reading Would The Joy Of Revival Make Us Satisfied? →