Good Morning Friends, Some argue that Jesus came to initiate a New Covenant, not to improve the Old Covenant. Jesus came to give us new life, not to change our old life. And to some extent that is true. Life with Christ is not like putting patches on an old, tattered garment – it is … Continue reading How Do We Balance The Need For Both Religion And Spirituality In An Ever-Changing Culture?
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Are We To Be Spiritually Unique Too?
Good Morning Friends, Today we look at the connection of being a disciple of Christ and following the wise ways of growing in our faith of God in purposeful relationships with others knowing that there is just one of you and only one of me. The lectionary text is about growing up in Christ and … Continue reading Are We To Be Spiritually Unique Too?
How Is Your Spiritual Health Aligning With The Kingdom Of God?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary selection includes the introduction to Paul’s letter to the Colossians and what is interesting about it is its very positive attitude of thanksgiving. That was the convention of the day on how to write letters. Give the good news first before the bad. The real issue that Paul had on … Continue reading How Is Your Spiritual Health Aligning With The Kingdom Of God?
Will We Be Filled Up Or Fed Up…Building Up Or Burning Up?
Good Morning Friends, I have a confession. You know those people who call on the phone to sell you something you really do not need nor want. Honestly, I have had some bad thoughts about how eternity should take care of their behavior. But then a friend pointed out another approach and once I had read … Continue reading Will We Be Filled Up Or Fed Up…Building Up Or Burning Up?
Are We Listening To God For A Sense Of Place And Productive Purpose?
Good Morning Friends, Undoubtedly you are aware of the past, present, and potential future of the places where you grew up. Maybe like Jesus you have lived in multiple places. Jesus lived in both Capernaum and Nazareth but really had no place to call home except for the love he found at Bethany. Perhaps you … Continue reading Are We Listening To God For A Sense Of Place And Productive Purpose?
What Are We To Learn About Humility, Honor And Generosity In Welcoming People To Worship?
Good Morning Friends, A lot has changed in the way the people of God worship since Moses brought the Ten Commandments down from the mountain and Jesus died on the cross to save us. The change has been even more stark in the last few years with the ripple effect of the pandemic and the … Continue reading What Are We To Learn About Humility, Honor And Generosity In Welcoming People To Worship?
Are You Leveraging Results With Your Talents?
Good Morning Friends, Serving the Lord is a lifelong mission, although the nature of the work may change. God only holds us responsible for what we can do. Yet, if we pay attention, he will provide an opportunity to serve every day in some way. Here unproductive dread never glorifies God. That is not to … Continue reading Are You Leveraging Results With Your Talents?
Are You Prepared?
Good Morning Friends, The attitude of an evangelist, the Lord’s return and the Christian’s duty converge in today’s lectionary selection. The Bible says no man knows and not even the angels know the time of Jesus’ coming. But when Saint Paul spoke to the Thessalonians, he said the children of light will know the season. … Continue reading Are You Prepared?
What Is Our Responsibility To God?
Good Morning Friends, Well, if you do not believe in God that is one thing, but if you do you really have to wrestle with today’s question. What Is Our Responsibility To God? Scripture: You remember our labor and toil, brothers and sisters; we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you … Continue reading What Is Our Responsibility To God?
What Could Happen Next If We Actually Tried To Please God?
Good Morning Friends, Today we continue to read about the woes of the places and people of worship and the need for them to be cleaned from the inside and the thing is that it is not just in scripture, but in the world in which we live. It would seem the Holy Spirit is … Continue reading What Could Happen Next If We Actually Tried To Please God?
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