Are We Energized With Holy Spirit Encouragement?

Good Morning Friends, There is a joy in sharing the Gospel and sometimes a bit of it is humorous. Think about Paul and his knack for starting riots. Not exactly a unifying action but still in the will of God if only to teach us a lesson that God can use a relatively unhealthy, troublemaking, … Continue reading Are We Energized With Holy Spirit Encouragement? →

What Is The Only Glory that Lasts?

Good Morning Friends, We are not like we used to be. And let me tell you something. That is a good thing. A very good thing, because it is all bringing us closer to understanding and experiencing how we might honor and experience a bit of the honor given to Jesus and Paul in today’s … Continue reading What Is The Only Glory that Lasts? →

Do Our Prayers Glorify God’s Purpose?

Good Morning Friends, “Why?” My grandchildren ask that question a lot as a means of continuing the conversation when they are not sure what to say. This simple question is loaded with assumptions about what philosophers call “teleology.” Teleology, which comes from the Greek word for “goal” or “end” (telos), is the study of purpose. The “why” questions … Continue reading Do Our Prayers Glorify God’s Purpose? →

Are You An Advocate for A Better Understanding of the Holy Spirit’s Peace?

Good Morning Friends, Pentecost is next Sunday and that brings us back to basics (brothers and sisters in Christ's service) and to the theology of the Holy Spirit. You see, there is a theology of place that needs to come alive in institutions of learning and especially the church…a Spirit that both takes a sense … Continue reading Are You An Advocate for A Better Understanding of the Holy Spirit’s Peace? →

How Does Forgiveness Of Our Sins Reconcile Us To God And Redeem Us To Glorify God?

Good Morning Friends, Acts of faith are often viewed as being less rational and sound than cold analytical actions.That is why many like the idea of works. But what I am telling you is that Jesus presents the most common-sense way of living that exists, and it is born not out of madness but reason … Continue reading How Does Forgiveness Of Our Sins Reconcile Us To God And Redeem Us To Glorify God? →