Good Morning Friends,      Today's lectionary selection includes the introduction to Paul's letter to the Colossians and what is interesting about it is its very positive attitude of thanksgiving. That was the convention of the day on how to write letters. Give the good news first before the bad. The real issue that Paul … Continue reading How Is Your Spiritual Health Aligning With The Kingdom Of God? →

      Good Morning Friends,     I have a confession. After the South Florida hurricanes like Irma, Ian and Idalia which seem to all begin with the letter "I" for some reason, we get insurance scammers out trying to make a fast buck, and these people do not bring out the best in me. Florida … Continue reading Will Our Program Be Filled Up Or Fed Up…Building Up Or Burning Up? →

   Good Morning Friends,     Undoubtedly you are aware of the past, present, and potential future of the places where you grew up. Maybe like Jesus you have lived in multiple places. Jesus lived in both Capernaum and Nazareth but really had no place to call home except for the love he found at Bethany. … Continue reading Are We Listening To God For A Sense Of Place And Productive Purpose? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Ok, Jesus' comments to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan!" must have really burned. Jesus had enticed Peter to follow, but not yet to lead. The stakes were getting higher, and Peter needed to know that the conquering King of Creation's rule was not to be born out of a violent … Continue reading Is Your Mind Set On Those Things Of Heaven Or Of Hell? →

 Good Morning Friends,  There is a trajectory to today's lectionary text that is about faithfulness and holiness and continuous improvement in relationships and love and marriage and how God can be part of it all. So today on the 44th Anniversary of Amy's and my wedding, I for one, am awake and attentive as to … Continue reading Does Today’s Scripture Help You To Keep Improving While Awaiting Jesus? →