Good Morning Friends,    The Gospel reading today relates to Pharisee's challenge of Jesus infringing on their control about the details of the Sabbath laws. It is about the problem of following laws that are no longer helpful because they had been expanded beyond the original intent. The controversy arose from the actions of Jesus' … Continue reading Will We Remember To Pray For Mercy To Triumphant Over Judgement For Salvation? →

Good Morning Friends,    I have written about walking with God before and the thought that God never changes comes to mind, but the thing is that I have changed, and the timing of where and when God walks with me changes, and that always makes the experience new for me. Right now, as I … Continue reading Are You Walking The Path Of Righteousness With God? →

   Good Morning Friends,  There is a big disconnect in our perceptions when it comes to the health, economic and social crises going on in America now. The issues are endemic, and we have grown old and sinned and perceived the world through the eyes of our parents now younger than we in our mind's … Continue reading Are We Learning That Being Wise Is Not Enough? →

Good Morning Friends,    A life of privilege has its pitfalls. And depending on government to solve the problems is a great disappointment. Perhaps you are plagued by some artificial anxieties related to what we are experiencing in the United States now…. Maybe some issues you are concerned about are really counterfeit concerns… fabricated frights. … Continue reading Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear? →

Good Morning Friends,    I imagine few people actually believe what is in the Bible. That is why doing the exact opposite of the herd is often the best course. The message from Jesus to each of us is always consistent but always also unique to our own lives. And we need to live in … Continue reading When Does Contrary Cognition And Divergent Doing Serve God? →

 Good Morning Friends,  One may wonder why God subjected our bodies to futility when our hearts are doing the sinning. Few people wake up in the morning outraged at the evil of their hearts and the curse of Adam. We get outraged at others evil but not our own at least until our bodies groan … Continue reading Have You Wondered How God Challenges Our Hearts Not To Sin By Sowing The Word Of God In Us? →

To Whom Will You Belong?     Good Morning Friends,     There are the good, the bad and ugly… Republican and Democrats… Baptists…Presbyterians… Catholics…Vikings…Patriots…Chargers… Cowboys and Steelers. There are those who root for Ohio State and those who root for Michigan. In today's text we look at rivalries. Sibling rivalries as well as internal conflicts and … Continue reading To Whom Will You Belong? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Just because God loves us does not mean he will not judge us. Of course, we want to be ready for Judgement Day. Unfortunately, every time we hear God's truth and do not affirm it, it makes our coming judgment a little harder. Every time we see God's power manifested … Continue reading How Deep Is Our Love Of God? →

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 a just mercy. It is about the privilege of prayer and a citizenship in heaven as a preference to the privileges of … Continue reading Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege? →

  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. … Continue reading Are We Seeking The Harvest God Has Planned For Us To Work Or Trying To Trick God? →