Are We Living As People Of Light In The Surety Of Our Salvation And Election?

Good Morning Friends, It has been said that early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise. Not exactly easy for politicians on an election night. Thankfully the elections seem to have been resolved sooner than expected. Regardless, it is true for our health to keep good sleep habits and … Continue reading Are We Living As People Of Light In The Surety Of Our Salvation And Election? →

Which Values Will You Feast On This Election Day?

Good Morning Friends, Early Americans feasted on hard work, civic duty, moderation, family, faith, the rule of law, frugality and simplicity. They were ultimately very humble people. Today’s Americans value comfort, experiences, expression, happiness, independence, entitlement, control, acceptance and freedom. And while these choices are not necessarily bad, I wonder which of each, or perhaps … Continue reading Which Values Will You Feast On This Election Day? →

Won’t You Be My Good And Wise Neighbor?

Good Morning Friends, Today’s scripture is about love, including table etiquette in the Kingdom and conforming to the unity of God in community…but also about wisdom. These things though are connected, for where love is, so too is unity and the work of extending the circle of those who are wise neighbors. So, Won’t You … Continue reading Won’t You Be My Good And Wise Neighbor? →

“If We Include The Work Of Grandparents Will The Remnant Be Enough?”

Good Morning Friends, Today’s Gospel text is about Blind Bartimaeus, and it strikes me that he seems to have lost his family. He may have had the foundation for love but needed a spark to ignite it. Actively parenting our three grandchildren, two of them three and one 15 months old, five days a week, … Continue reading “If We Include The Work Of Grandparents Will The Remnant Be Enough?” →

How Do You Profess Being A Christian On All Souls Day?

Good Morning Friends, The custom of remembering the faithful departed goes back to the early days of the church when their names were posted so they could be remembered. On the Communion Table in many Sanctuaries are the words, In Remembrance Of Me, in reference to Jesus and by connection the Jesus Spirit in believers who have … Continue reading How Do You Profess Being A Christian On All Souls Day? →