Good Morning Friends, Just because God loves us does not mean we will not be judged for the extent of the good things we have done in promoting the love we have received. Of course, we want to be ready for Judgement Day especially if we do not feel forgiven for our sins even though … Continue reading How Deep Is Our Love Of God?
Month: July 2024
Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?
Good Morning Friends, Sometimes we sense the presence of God and sometimes we do not. Today we explore the possibility that we would sense God more if we risked more in seeking justice and mercy. It is about the privilege of prayer and citizenship in heaven, as a preference to the privileges of the world. … Continue reading Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?
Are We Wrestling With The Sowing and the Reaping God Desires Us To Do?
Good Morning Friends, A farm can only go on so long without a harvest. There is a law of sowing and reaping, and a time for both if you are serious about growing things. There is joy in the harvesting and a purpose in the feasting that misses many places of worship and lifestyles. It … Continue reading Are We Wrestling With The Sowing and the Reaping God Desires Us To Do?
How Would The Opening Up of Heaven Touch You?
Good Morning Friends, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco portrays God reaching to touch Adam with his finger as an act of creation itself and indeed the giving of life. Then there is the image of Thomas touching Jesus’s wounds in the painting, The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, by Caravaggio. But do not be hard on Thomas. The … Continue reading How Would The Opening Up of Heaven Touch You?
Would We Welcome Jesus?
Good Morning Friends, Today we explore how power can be made perfect in weakness and how God helps us to overcome our rebellious nature. Here positive outcomes seem to hinge on attitude and grace and an affirmative response to today’s question that is really about the Holy Spirit too. As Jesus returned to His hometown of … Continue reading Would We Welcome Jesus?
Should Christians Keep The Company of Sinners?
Good Morning Friends, At first blush the answer to today’s question might be dismissed with a statement such as, ‘what option do we really have’ or a moralistic comment, ‘that one can tell what a person is like by the friends one keeps’ or ‘birds of a feather flock together’. Surely it is not so … Continue reading Should Christians Keep The Company of Sinners?
If You Were A Prophet, What Would You Say Are The Right Choices For The Cities Of Our Times?
Good Morning Friends, I do not know about you, but I am striving to maintain my life in a state of grace, in part, by walking five miles a day and gardening and swimming. And as such I am not much of a prophet or a saint but I am getting healthier so I might … Continue reading If You Were A Prophet, What Would You Say Are The Right Choices For The Cities Of Our Times?
Are Doubts Getting In The Way Of Us Having Our Primary Identity In Christ?
Good Morning Friends, Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, and many began the celebration in advance and will have it as a day off tomorrow. For me, it has prompted me to consider all the hats I have worn in the past, currently wear now and might well wear in the future. And as I … Continue reading Are Doubts Getting In The Way Of Us Having Our Primary Identity In Christ?
How Do Our Efforts and God’s Plan Interact In A Changing World?
Good Morning Friends, Here we are between Juneteenth and Independence Day, and so it is appropriate that our scripture from Amos starts out with a moving invocation of national remembrance of God’s ancient deliverance of the Hebrew people from bondage in Egypt. But since I am not a big fan of replacement theology I for … Continue reading How Do Our Efforts and God’s Plan Interact In A Changing World?
Are We Listening To What It Means To Be A Disciple and Servant?
Good Morning Friends, Most people wish to serve God, but unfortunately only in an advisory capacity. Too few are committed to actively be a disciple and disciple others and extend the love of God to places and people where it is needed. Sometimes we are called to serve in places not so pleasant. Most are … Continue reading Are We Listening To What It Means To Be A Disciple and Servant?
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