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? →

 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 open … Continue reading How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come? →

   Good Morning Friends,  This final parable in Jesus' journey to Jerusalem in the book of Luke highlights the believer's responsibility or stewardship during the interval between Jesus' death and return. Jesus related this story to prepare His followers to understand what they were to do after He died for mankind's sin. His disciples were … Continue reading What Does Jesus Expect Of Us Before His Return? →

   Good Morning Friends,    I wonder how Zacchaeus would react to the reality that thousands of children sing songs about him climbing up a tree and having Jesus as a dinner guest. I imagine he would be pleased for it is the spill over from the transformation of doing justice and being generous. His … Continue reading Have You Opened Your Heart And Home To Jesus? →

Good Morning Friends,      The jostling for position and power can prompt some to explore bad theology. The problem is that we do not have sufficient real opportunities for discussions of scripture as iron sharping iron. People shout positions dulling the opportunity for real dialogue. People need new tools but are not trained in how … Continue reading Do We Know What Want For The Church? →

   Good Morning Friends,    The gospel reading below is one that you want to throw back and fish out another one. For a moment I desired to go back to sleep until another scripture comes along to spark my writing. Maybe Ephesians 4 or John 17 or 1 Corinthians 12. Those are ones to … Continue reading How Is The Status Of Your Soul? →

   Good Morning Friends,       People like to remember happy times and significant events. Memories are precious; they keep us connected to people, places, and events that have shaped us and influenced our lives. We may wish we could forget some systemic and pandemic things, but even life's unpleasantries like war can offer lasting lessons … Continue reading Why Not Substitute The Transformative Truth And Love Of Christ Into Our Memories? →

   Good Morning Friends,  To have a Kingdom one needs a King. But most of the Kings in the Bible were a sorry lot. The thing is that God never sought this earthly design for us. We imposed it on ourselves. Perhaps the best we can hope for is to have a leader who glorifies … Continue reading Do You Feel The Gospel Of The Kingdom Of God Creating Something New For You And Society? →

   Good Morning Friends,      Today's scripture explores the nature of God's Temple and God's Sanctuary both in our hearts and minds, and on the altars of the world cleansed and redeemed for a holy purpose. It truly is a wonderful picture of hope if you believe and a frightening thought as well. For it … Continue reading Are We Really Serious About Cleaning Up God’s Temple In Us As A Sign For Others? →

Good Morning Friends,      Today we look at the parable of the farmer and his slave, and the way it cures our self-pity and sets the standard for the ideal attitude of a disciple of Christ. We are to exhibit humility but also active engagement in the reality that we have been blessed to be … Continue reading Can Our Fantasy Cults Of Happiness We Call Religion Become Zealous Models For Good Deeds? →