Good Morning Friends,   A friend of mine once told me that he believed that God designed things to work for those who decide to follow the design. There are rules all around us if we belong to any religious institution or community. Sometimes we agree with the rules and other times we do not. Sometimes … Continue reading What Rules Measure Our Lives? →

Just out of curiosity, Brother John, if God were to pray for us, who would God be praying to? I don't doubt that Jesus intercedes for us in heaven, but since he is with the Father, I think he probable has a conversation instead of offering a prayer. But then, what do I know? hesed … Continue reading Comment →

   Good Morning Friends,    Today we face some scripture that presents a real challenge of staying on topic. It is easy to waffle into being double minded. So, I will try and focus on what Paul, Mark and Solomon give us to think about concerning worship, government, miracles, and our faith. But in the … Continue reading Can We Serve Everybody? →

Good Morning Friends,      The combined mystery of Jesus being fully God and fully Man is perhaps the greatest mystery in the Bible. It dovetails with the reality of Jesus being the Word made flesh… Calling upon others to develop the longing for Christ to help us is central to this connection with the divine. … Continue reading Do We Believe That God Is Still Praying For Us When We Share The Gospel? →

Good Morning Friends,       Achieving a state of perfection is not attainable through our own efforts. As best I can tell, it is akin to the tilling of the soil to gradually improve the possibility of productive cultivation. However, today's lectionary scripture considers some other images of virtuous improvement in the process of metal refining … Continue reading How Would You Become Pure Were It Not For The King Of Glory’s Love? →

Good Morning Friends,     A couple of years ago I got word that a younger brother of mine had died. I knew he was sick, but I really did not expect it. Death is not new to me, I was at the deathbeds of both my elderly parents, but there is a special sadness when … Continue reading Do You Have Any Last Words? →