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? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Yesterday during worship, the Advent candle of hope was lit by the Decker family as a way of helping us to focus and prepare for the coming of Christ, not just in the sweet by and by, or just at Christmas but like spiritual family that has a presence every … Continue reading Do We Have The Faith, Hope And Peace That Prepares Us To Sing A New Song In The New Year? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Today is the first Sunday in Advent and the scripture really is a continuation of the little apocalypse presented in the Gospel reading which follows last week's Christ the King Sunday scripture. So, today we read about the sea threatening to spill over its shores and engulf the world, and … Continue reading Do You Know The Signs Of Christ’s Coming? →

   Good Morning Friends,    There are uncertainties in life. And sometimes rather sobering and sudden judgement. The deal is that God has given us life limits that we cannot pass. There are also different seasons in our life. Then when the end is expected and the mana's expiration date has long passed… when nothing … Continue reading In The End What Does God’s Love Do? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Today on this Thanksgiving, the 400th Anniversary of that story of grace in the face of possible starvation, 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 … 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, but it is never really to be dull. 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 … Continue reading How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out? →

 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 see … Continue reading Will The Replacement Of What We Have Become Accustomed Make Us Happy? →

    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 … Continue reading Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us Redemption For The New Liturgical Year? →

 Good Morning Friends,    Today's message is about being prepared to answer the call to fight spiritual battles with truth and grace 24/7/365. Here we are to question our culture's opinion about Truth realizing that too many reject the notion of a spiritual Truth found in scripture. Most people do not really know what to … Continue reading Are You Listening To Offer Of Jesus To Free Us? →

   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 … Continue reading How Will Our Worship Of God Measure Up? →