Good Morning Friends, Today's lectionary poses some interesting text that connects the Lordship of Christ to our belief in the resurrection and on this Saint Andrews Day our willingness to evangelize and support others. And it is more than an intellectual conviction of our confession of who Jesus is. It is something born … Continue reading How Many Actually Believe Enough In The Resurrection To Follow Jesus To The Ends Of The Earth?
Month: November 2020
How Alert Are You In Preparing To Meet With God This Christmas?
Good Morning Friends, When we pray and when we worship, we call on the presence of God. But too often we are not ready to receive what comes next in interactions with others. Here we are on the first Sunday in Advent during a pandemic and contemplating not only the first arrival of … Continue reading How Alert Are You In Preparing To Meet With God This Christmas?
Have You Claimed The Power Of A Thankful Heart That Believes In And Trusts God’s Love?
Good Morning Friends, Sitting safely in the shelter of our homes and in small groups among ourselves complaining to one another about the horrible state of today's society, does nothing to unleash the power of God. The long journey inward and outward must be made before we enter the Promised Land. For here God … Continue reading Have You Claimed The Power Of A Thankful Heart That Believes In And Trusts God’s Love?
Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To Hear This Thanksgiving?
Good Morning Friends, Today we read a passage prophesying about the fall of evil's rule on earth and in it is hope of a tool for success. So, we need to listen for the message for in it is something of strategic importance. So, Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To … Continue reading Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To Hear This Thanksgiving?
Good Morning Friends, The Gospel of Jesus has always been a bit disturbing to people. People, especially those in power look on it with suspicion. And frankly it is understandable, for when opportunities for being part of critical events in Holy History present themselves, danger seems to always be part of the equation and … Continue reading
Will The Replacement Of What We Have Become Accustomed During The Pandemic Make Us Happy?
Good Morning Friends, I can tell you what makes people happy. Its dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. The best ways to produce those hormones and neurotransmitters is to exercise, eat a healthy diet with lots of different plants, pray, have purpose, do things that help other people and be in a community where you … Continue reading Will The Replacement Of What We Have Become Accustomed During The Pandemic Make Us Happy?
Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us Redemption For The New Liturgical Year?
Good Morning Friends, Today at the beginning of the Advent season we contemplate a Christmas like no other as we consider the trap of some rich fools and the surprising freedom of a poor old widow. We ponder the importance of giving and risking and to stay engaged with God in the best of what … Continue reading Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us Redemption For The New Liturgical Year?
Are We Willing To Follow Christ’s Rule Of Putting Christianity Into The Practice Of Extending Dignity?
Good Morning Friends, Today we look at a passage from Ezra about the role of earthly kingdoms and kindred in the rebuilding of the Temple after the Babylonian captivity and passages from 1 Corinthians and Matthew about the requirements of a heavenly Kingdom on our kindred as well. Then for good measure were have … Continue reading Are We Willing To Follow Christ’s Rule Of Putting Christianity Into The Practice Of Extending Dignity?
Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter?
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 the days. And on one day he … Continue reading Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter?
How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?
Good Morning Friends, Today we have examples of both Jesus and John weeping. I think their tears as ours are designed to soften hearts and give us a better ability to grieve and even be open to hurt and wounding that in time might become a source of healing for others. You see, being … Continue reading How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?
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