Good Morning Friends,      Here in the story… history and His story and our stories converging in the compassion of the great commandment… a Jesus in a manger, a Jesus on the cross, a risen Jesus…and now Jesus in us. Friends, when we trust in God, we overflow with the hope of the Holy Spirit. When … Continue reading Will The Hope We Find In The Story Of The Birth Of Jesus Move Us To Be Better? →

    Good Morning Friends,     Every generation seems to think that the end game is closer than ever. And yes, in many ways the Kingdom of God of Heaven is closer each moment and yet both judgement and grace come every day. The thought of the end times could fill people with panic attaches. But … Continue reading Is Our Soul In A Healthy Union With Others When It Comes To Ministry? →

Will We Have An Abundant And Healthy Spiritual Feast This Advent?       Good Morning Friends,      There is a lot of talk about feeding the love this Advent and appropriately so. Today in a passage from Isaiah we see the great joy and hope of a feast without death and in the Gospel of Matthew … Continue reading →

    Good Morning Friends,      As we begin the four weeks of Advent it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of the peace we find in Christ and the Christian joy, and the hope joy brings in our work of sharing the good news. It is a great time to contemplate our … Continue reading Are You Willing To Wait Patiently For A Holy Spirit Proclamation Of Christ’s Joyful Tranquility? →

    Good Morning Friends,     Yesterday the Advent candle of hope was lit during our worship service. Today's lectionary text from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew touches on the hope that was made possible by Jesus. The prophet Isaiah foresaw the Savior of sinners, the Lord Jesus Christ, and painted a picture of this … Continue reading What Happens When Christ’s Authority And Our Belief Converge? →

   Good Morning Friends,     When we pray and when we worship, we call on the presence of God. But too often we are not ready to receive what comes next in interactions with others. Here we are on the first Sunday in Advent 2023 and contemplating not only the first arrival of God in … Continue reading How Alert Are You In Preparing To Connect With The Love Of God This Christmas? →

    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? →