Good Morning Friends, There are a lot of prayers we might offer for our country today and of course you are encouraged to bring them to God. Interestingly today some of my Catholic friends are celebrating the event of the visitation of Mary with Elizabeth, her cousin as recorded in the book of Luke. It … Continue reading What Prayer Might We Offer That Is Extraordinary?
Month: May 2024
How Are We Investing Our Lives To Rid Ourselves Of Malice, Guile, Insincerity, Envy And Slander?
Good Morning Friends, Yesterday we looked at the story of Blind Bartimaeus and it is clear that Bartimaeus left behind his dirty cloak and way of life to follow Jesus, but that faith came before his healing. It dovetails well with our passages from 1 Peter where we are given a recipe for spiritual growth... … Continue reading How Are We Investing Our Lives To Rid Ourselves Of Malice, Guile, Insincerity, Envy And Slander?
What If We Have Trouble Hearing And Seeing God At Work?
Good Morning Friends, Surely today’s scripture and Gospel readings have challenged our hearts. I am certain we all battle pride. Left unchecked, pride has devastating effects on our lives. Though we seek the Lord for the strength necessary to commit to humble service for Him, we realize that we are defective and perishable and often … Continue reading What If We Have Trouble Hearing And Seeing God At Work?
What Do You Need To Give Up In Order To Follow Jesus And Become More Holy?
Good Morning Friends, In the few years of Christ’s earthly ministry, He held many conversations. The Gospels record only a portion of those exchanges, suggesting that those discussions chosen for inclusion in the Bible are of great significance to us, and we should pay close attention to the lessons there for us. Jesus’ dialogues with … Continue reading What Do You Need To Give Up In Order To Follow Jesus And Become More Holy?
What Does Memorial Day Mean For The Christian?
Good Morning Friends, This is Memorial Day. And the Weekend has been a celebration for families and especially the remembrance of the fallen heroes who left behind widows and widowers, and sons and daughters, and brothers and sisters and friends. Its power helps us to focus on what we are to remember and what we … Continue reading What Does Memorial Day Mean For The Christian?
Do you Know How The Trinity Works In Unity For Our Redemption?
Good Morning Friends, I figure that people go to Church to experience God. Some think they get it through fellowship. Some think they get it through music. Some think they get it through the sharing of the Word and sacraments. Some think they can find salvation by being part of Holy History in the witness … Continue reading Do you Know How The Trinity Works In Unity For Our Redemption?
Are We Willing To Stop Grumbling?
Good Morning Friends, Patience and being straightforward kind of go together to help make a happy marriage. Marriage and children go together too, for the scripture right after today’s discussion about marriage in the Gospel of Mark is about children. But there is a message here about our spiritual journey and the work of the … Continue reading Are We Willing To Stop Grumbling?
Who Pays For People’s Greed And Lack Of Humor?
Good Morning Friends, Usually, around this time of year some of my Catholic friends celebrate the life of Pope Hilarius with a little more jocularity than you might expect. And whether you are protestant or Catholic we all appreciate a good laugh. In Immokalee I have worked with several nuns. I also knew a Baptist … Continue reading Who Pays For People’s Greed And Lack Of Humor?
What Is Our Life?
Good Morning Friends, If the Lord does not come first, all of us will die someday. And my guess is that it will come much quicker than expected. Life goes by so unbelievable fast, so it is pointless to boast about our plans for tomorrow, for we could be disappointed or worse yet dead. The … Continue reading What Is Our Life?
Do You Want To Be First Or Last?
Good Morning Friends, At Moorings the day before yesterday we had a Pentecost service that acknowledged the graduating High School youth followed by a treat of red popsicles. As usual the music was great. The sermon was on point, and I would even say it was a sign of revival given the hope for the … Continue reading Do You Want To Be First Or Last?
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