Month: November 2024

Do You Recognize the Authority of Christ As Your Security?

Good Morning Friends, Today is Black Friday marking the beginning of the Christmas Shopping Season. And no, it is not a religious holiday. Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day and though its underlying focus is Christian like it is not a religious holiday either. Maybe we have too much feasting going on. Anyway, I watched a bit … Continue reading Do You Recognize the Authority of Christ As Your Security? →

Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To Hear This Thanksgiving?

Good Morning Friends, Today on this Thanksgiving Day, the assigned Anniversary of that story of grace in the face of possible starvation that is said to have happened more than 400 years ago, we read a passage prophesying about the fall of evil’s rule on earth and in it is hope of a tool for … Continue reading Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To Hear This Thanksgiving? →

How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out For Those You Love?

Good Morning Friends,  Peace in the Middle East. Perhaps. At least that is what the News Feeds claim. In the disturbing drama of the war, we can only hope the ceasefire holds and people can return home. So too the Gospel of Jesus has always been a bit disturbing to people, but it is never … Continue reading How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out For Those You Love? →

Will The Replacement Of What We Have With What We Think We Want Make Us Happy?

Good Morning Friends, I can tell you what makes people happy. It’s dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. The best ways to produce those hormones and neurotransmitters are to exercise, eat a healthy diet with lots of different plants, pray, have purpose, do things that help other people and be in a community where you see people … Continue reading Will The Replacement Of What We Have With What We Think We Want Make Us Happy? →

Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us A Dream Pleasing To God For The New Liturgical Year?

Good Morning Friends, Today we consider the beginning of the Advent season this coming Sunday and the scripture selections from the lectionary for this time in the worship year. We consider the nearly 1700-year history of practice of what we experience in our worship year just begun. More specifically we, in our stewardship season, consider … Continue reading Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us A Dream Pleasing To God For The New Liturgical Year? →

Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter?

Good Morning Friends,  The setting for today’s lectionary reading is the days before the Passover and the final week before Jesus’ Crucifixion. Most likely Jesus was staying in the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany at night and going to the Temple to teach during the days. And one day he saw something … Continue reading Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter? →

How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?

Good Morning Friends,  Today we have examples of both Jesus and John weeping.  I think their tears like ours are designed to soften hearts and give us a better ability to grieve and even be open to hurt and wounding that in time might become a source of healing for others. You see, being open … Continue reading How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come? →

What Does Jesus Expect Of Us Before His Return?

Good Morning Friends,  This final parable in Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem in the book of Luke highlights the believer’s responsibility or stewardship during the interval between ascension and return. Jesus related this story to prepare His followers to understand what they were to do after He died for mankind’s sin. His disciples were hoping He … Continue reading What Does Jesus Expect Of Us Before His Return? →