Good Morning Friends,  Gamaliel was a giant in the group of lawyers with whom he associated. He was talented and cultured and more highly educated than Peter. And yes, he taught Paul, but his part in the storyline in today's text from Acts is that of a minor character. In retrospect he was a … Continue reading Are You Following Jesus For The Best Of Reasons? →

    Good Morning Friends,  I guess, persecution has its place, but in most situations, we do so want to be recognized for the positive not the negative things, even to the point of competing for attention. And something about this misses the point of keeping the focus on Jesus. We can be our own worst enemy … Continue reading Are We Willing To Put The Attention On Jesus Instead Of Ourselves? →

   Good Morning Friends,     Close your eyes and think of a person you love and the things that you love about them the most. Now think about a person you dislike and the things that prompt you to dislike that person. Now remember that God's love is so profound that He gave His Only … Continue reading Will You Be Moved By The Spirit And Pass The Test Of Love? →

   Good Morning Friends,      In past devotionals I have included today's passage from Acts with the story of the loaves and fishes and explored the problem of thinking we do not have enough. But I suppose I could have linked it to the passage about the rich young ruler and the possibility that Barnabas, … Continue reading Have You Been Born From Above In Unity With God’s Generous Spirit, The Word Made Flesh? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Now with people like Stephen getting stoned to death and others persecuted, incarcerated, and suffering one would naturally begin to reconsider the reasons behind putting oneself at risk. So today we will have a little review about what it means to look like an angel, even as we ask: Just Why … Continue reading Just Why Do We Share The Gospel? →

   Good Morning Friends,    One thing Bible history helps us to see is that many people, if not all people struggle with issues in their lives that are resolved only on the journey of obedience. The list is long. Hopefully we experience on the way something that transforms our thinking that is beyond the … Continue reading Are We In An Obedient Relationship Of Peace With The Paraclete? →

 Good Morning Friends,     This morning we see that restoration can produce amazing results. We see Jesus make success out of failures. Today we see how Jesus guides the disciples to haul in a great net of fish and learn a lesson about the gift of the Advocate to come. Are You Ready To Catch The … Continue reading Are You Ready To Catch The Spirit? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Discouragement and frustration can cause us to walk away from the fellowship. But love qualifies us to be restored. Despair can happen after the judgment is carried out…when, in humiliation, we recognize our frail grasp on life. Sometimes we seek to see Jesus and he does not always seem to … Continue reading Jesus Appears With Love To His Disciples, Has He Appeared To You? →

What Can We Share Now On The Eastertide Journey from Palms And Passion To Pentecost?     Good Morning Friends,     As we journey from Easter to Pentecost it becomes clear that meeting a resurrected Jesus in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit is essential to putting the Empty Tomb and Crucifixion in perspective. You … Continue reading What Can We Share Now On The Eastertide Journey from Palms And Passion To Pentecost? →

   Good Morning Friends,     A lot has happened during Holy Week in our storyline and a lot more is getting ready to happen. We have read about Palm and Passion, Death and Resurrection, Betrayal and Denials, and now the gift of the Holy Spirit as we continue the journey to Pentecost and continue to … Continue reading Has Your Experience Of Holy Week Prepared You For A Joyous Relationship With Jesus? →