Good Morning Friends,    Sometimes God asks us to make sacrifices we do not want to make. It was true for Abraham and Isaac and for Jesus and the disciples too. But if God is for us and we obey anyway, it seems as if God always provides a way for us to see … Continue reading Do We Appreciate Jesus’ Sacrifice As An Act Of Love? →

 Good Morning Friends,    We all have a laundry list of transgression and we really do not want today's question answered for we really know we do not measure up. We are not really up to a rigorous moral inventory either. Frankly, we would like another way, one without so much guilt. Unfortunately, many reject God … Continue reading How Can We Possible Conclude That Life Is Not Fair? →

   Good Morning Friends,      There are many doors in our lives. Some are keystone events that become part of our core memory. Some help us to recall events of friends and family from long ago. But regardless of their importance we tend to take, at least most of our reminiscing for granted. Some give … Continue reading What Thin Place Would We Like To Have Opened In The Presence Of The King In Prayer? →

 Good Morning Friends,    Well after reading today's lectionary selection I thought I would meditate on aligning my will with God's purpose gleaning from the life of Jonah. But I am not sure how willing my spirit is some days. I have grown weary during the pandemic and perhaps you have too. Just too many … Continue reading What Signs Of Jonah Are Guiding Our Behaviors And Beliefs? →

   Good Morning Friends,    God gives us a gracious invitation to drink deep of the joy of life that is right here and right now. But with this spiritual awareness comes a painful diagnosis that may prompt us to dive into the subject a little deeper, meditating on the Lord's Prayer and the Kingdom … Continue reading Does Grace And Judgement, Love And Justice Mix In the Divine Mind To Prompt Our Forgiveness? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Paul says that Jesus died for the church, but I doubt many get this, given that most are interested in spirituality not religion but nevertheless think in terms of the church being a building and not a people. Breaking News… Jesus did not die for a bunch of rocks. And … Continue reading If Evil Is Defeated, The Earth Restored And God Wins What Will Be The Purpose Of The Church? →

 Good Morning Friends,  When we experience the true purpose of Lent, we need to keep focused on the goal and the hope of an astounding victory realizing that our supreme security is in God.  We will be tested like Jesus was during His 40 days and nights in the desert in this regard. Here we will be tested to … Continue reading Are People Telling You This Lent Not Lose Heart Because They Actually Believe In A Covenant Of Love? →

     Good Morning Friends,   Today we reflect on traits and traditions, relationships and rituals that prepare the way for faith to establish itself in our lives. More specifically we look at fasting and our faith. People fast for all sorts of reasons and especially during Lent's journey of life's passage from winter to spring…from Ash Wednesday … Continue reading Does Fasting During Lent Have To Be Just About Food? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Ok we have a forty-day journey ahead of us while we practice being married to God and if we are going to get anything out of it, we must be all in the experience recognizing the arch of our lives with God has a purpose. I am not sure I … Continue reading Will We Allow God’s Love To Make Us Sacred? →

Good Morning Friends,    Ashes were used in Old Testament times to symbolize mourning, mortality, and penance.  People like Job in the Old Testament wore sackcloth and ashes to proclaim their desire to repent.  But ashes are not just an outward sign.  Ashes are to symbolize what is going on in the inside.   The prophet Joel tells us that … Continue reading Will Our Repentant Hearts Find Beauty In The Burnt Palms This Ash Wednesday? →