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 … Continue reading Are You Willing To Proclaim The Good News Of A Peace And Purpose That Surpasses All Understanding? →

    Good Morning Friends,     The third member of the Trinity is more than an influence, but we rarely explore the personality of what scripture calls the Creator of the World. I have always considered this person of the Trinity to be more of the Sustainer and Inspiration of life…a breath of fresh air to … Continue reading Why Has God Been Revealed In The Person Of the Holy Spirit? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Ok I am engaged but the power is not mine. I have a sense of purpose to do something great and a desire to do faithful work but still live in the flesh. I realize the continuing work of Christ is never done by a single person; it takes a … Continue reading Is Jesus’ Church A Greater Work Than The Cross? →

Is Jesus' Church A Greater Work Than The Cross?    Good Morning Friends,    Ok I am engaged but the power is not mine. I have a sense of purpose to do something great and a desire to do faithful work but still live in the flesh. I realize the continuing work of Christ is … Continue reading →

     Good Morning Friends,      If you are going to be a witness to a life in Jesus, you must not only know the basics of our faith but have experienced them in your life. And today's lectionary selection gives a great start in understanding the key elements of what we might consider sharing. But … Continue reading Will Our Personal Stories Ever Encourage Others To Believe Jesus Justifies Us? →

   Good Morning Friends,     Well, let's be honest the whole idea of someone dying a horrible and painful death, and then after three days being brought back to life, despite the terrible wounds of a scourge and crucifixion, is rather outrageous. That this very same person who died and rose again from that dead … Continue reading Are You Behaving As A True Believer? →

   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 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 Better For Us Than Jesus’ Gift Of The Holy Spirit? →

   Good Morning Friends,      There is a desire in physics for a unified theory and there has been a problem connecting how things work on the small particle level with how things work on the exceptionally large scale like planets and black holes. And the thing that might be of interest to humans in … Continue reading Are We Illuminating The Way To An Abundant Life For Others? →

   Good Morning Friends,     Today as we continue our journey from Resurrection Sunday to Pentecost, we consider the last of the six Psalms 113-118, called collectively the Hallel, which were recited as a unit on joyous occasions like the feast days centuries ago in Israel. Hallel is the root of the imperative Hallelujah! So, it is appropriate as … Continue reading Do You Have A Favorite Psalm And Do You Pray It As A Way To Celebrate? →