Good Morning Friends,      Religion is based on the Good Book which is a Spiritual Sword that when balanced and well weighted can be welded with skill and attentiveness to our surroundings. But we must be yoked to Jesus to do anything of value. That is why to be effective in evangelism and mission … Continue reading Is Our Application Of Religion Still Too Heavy A Burden? →

Are We Connected To Christ In A Way To Produce Fruit?  Good Morning Friends,    Today's devotional is about a theology of place and purpose. It is about having the right kind of seed, sowing the seed with love, and preparing the soil for planting and helping the seed to grow. But it is also about having a … Continue reading Are We Connected To Christ In A Way To Produce Fruit? →

Good Morning Friends,      Today we continue to explore the work of the Holy Spirit that began at creation and is available to us right now received by faith and fulfilled in the completed work of Jesus manifesting itself in our lives as peace. It is a gift of peace and rest that people work … Continue reading Are We Willing To Proclaim The Good News Of A Peace With A Worthy Purpose? →

   Good Morning Friends,     There is a question asked in today's text from John and answered in John but experienced in our lectionary passage from Acts. It is about why Jesus did not reveal himself to the whole world in the flesh. And since I often ask questions that have no answer of certainty, … Continue reading In What Ways Has The Holy Spirit Been Revealed To You? →

   Good Morning Friends,    We do like the comfort of sameness. But sometimes radical change is needed. Honesty and transparency are what we hope for. Perhaps because it is such a rare commodity. So today we ask a question usually reserved for New Year's devotionals. But here in between Passover and Pentecost we explore … Continue reading Are We Ready For Something New And Profound? →

  Good Morning Friends,    If you are going to be a witness to a life in Jesus, you must know the basics of our faith and today's lectionary selection gives a great start in understanding the key elements of what to share. People are confused about what is important so here are a few suggestions. … Continue reading Will Our Personal Stories Encourage Others To Believe? →

   Good Morning Friends,      Over the last week I have been following the lectionary and the story of the power of the Holy Spirit that would give birth to the Church and the missionary journeys of faithful followers of Jesus. Today we also include a Gospel reading that reminds us of what happened in … Continue reading Are You Trusting In The Lord To Change The World Through You? →

   Good Morning Friends,     You may have heard the stories of the last words of famous people. Here are a few for you to ponder this morning: —W.C. Fields, comedian, when asked why he was reading the Bible on his deathbed, said, "I'm looking for loopholes." William Henry Seward, architect of the Alaska Purchase, … Continue reading What Will You To Share Before You Die? →

   Good Morning Friends,     Today we continue the journey to Pentecost and beyond and explore the spread of the Christian faith from the stories of Cornelius and Peter and Barnabas and Paul. But we also contemplate the nature of worship then and now. For Christ's promises and assurance can still be accepted or rejected. … Continue reading Is Anything Greater Than Jesus’ Gift Of The Holy Spirit? →

    Good Morning Friends,     Last Friday's post has an error. In my Covid infected, drug induced state I took ideas from previous posts on the same scripture as a basis for that day's post and in my poor editing included a section I should have taken out. I said that 30 million people that … Continue reading Are We In Search Of Peace At The Gate To A Pasture Where The Church’s Purpose Is Being Fulfilled? →