Good Morning Friends, Scripture often tells stories that seem to end—only to open into something new. Out of old stories, God plants new ones. Out of the darkness of the cross, Christ plants the seed of our salvation. This is the pattern of Scripture, the pattern of Jesus, and the pattern of creation itself: God’s … Continue reading Do You Have God’s Saving Seed?
Month: January 2026
Is Our Light Shining A Way To Healthier Relationships?
Good Morning Friends, The days are starting to get longer, and the New Year Resolutions are being tested in the Light of Christ. And it makes me think about the moment God spoke Light into existence. But it also prompts me to remember our celebration on Christmas Eve by candlelight. And so today we revisit … Continue reading Is Our Light Shining A Way To Healthier Relationships?
Is Your Gardening Producing a Harvest?
Good Morning Friends, Today Jesus teaches us about growth—both the growth of the church and the growth of our own hearts. Some believe this happens mainly from the pulpit, others through outreach and service. But Jesus’ Parable of the Sower reminds us that doing good and sharing the Gospel are never separate. The seed is … Continue reading Is Your Gardening Producing a Harvest?
Do You Sense God Speaking To You Through A Living Text?
Good Morning Friends, Last Saturday I shared a scripture reference—Isaiah 8:23—that may or may not appear in the Bible you use. Some of you looked it up and found the words tucked into the surrounding verses. Others may have been puzzled, or perhaps didn’t check the footnotes at all. But hidden in that moment is … Continue reading Do You Sense God Speaking To You Through A Living Text?
What Happens When We Are Called Into the Light And Called Into One Purpose?
Good Morning Friends, Where do you sense Christ shining light into places of discouragement or confusion? What loyalties—personal, political, relational—threaten to overshadow your primary identity in Christ? What “nets” might Jesus be inviting you to leave behind so you can follow Him more freely? Where in your life has gloom lingered longer than you hoped? The Lord … Continue reading What Happens When We Are Called Into the Light And Called Into One Purpose?
What Do Mountains In The Bible Symbolize For Our Work Today?
Good Morning Friends, There is something mysterious about the mountains of the world and those referenced in the Bible for these places were also often pagan worship sites as well as where God was revealed. You see from the Biblical experience on the mountains of Ararat, Sinai, to Horeb, Hermon and Calvary the message is the same. … Continue reading What Do Mountains In The Bible Symbolize For Our Work Today?
Do We See God’s Providence When We Lay Down Our Crutches And Follow Jesus?
Good Morning Friends, Even in a nation full of blessings, many people—especially youth—are struggling with emotional pain, loneliness, and discouragement. This time of year can be especially heavy: less sunlight, lingering illness, and the weight of bad news can leave people feeling isolated. Our mental health is more fragile than we admit, and isolation keeps … Continue reading Do We See God’s Providence When We Lay Down Our Crutches And Follow Jesus?
Are You Living Your Life in the Rhythms of God?
Good Morning Friends, The seven‑day rhythm of our week is remarkable. It isn’t dictated precisely by the sun or moon, yet it has shaped human life for millennia. For believers, this rhythm invites us to consider the Sabbath—Shabbat—through the grace of Jesus. Yes, it connects to the fourth commandment, but Scripture shows there is more. … Continue reading Are You Living Your Life in the Rhythms of God?
Do We Understand the Purpose of the Law of Love?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s readings return us to the moment when Jesus recalls David eating the holy bread—a reminder that God’s law is meant to serve life, love, and relationship, not rigid control. David broke a rule yet acted in alignment with God’s will, showing that discerning God’s heart matters more than policing infractions. This … Continue reading Do We Understand the Purpose of the Law of Love?
How Do We Balance Self-interest And Justice In A Dream That is Actually Attainable?
Good Morning Friends, We are approaching Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and some will recall his “I Have a Dream” speech. Yet only months before his death, Dr. King preached another sermon—“Unfulfilled Dreams.” In it, he reflected on 1 Kings 8, where David longed to build the temple but never saw it completed. David walked … Continue reading How Do We Balance Self-interest And Justice In A Dream That is Actually Attainable?
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