How Long Can We Count On Grace?  Good Morning Friends,  Life is a one-way street and that makes the reading of today's text difficult without the clarity of the Apostle Paul comments on the hope of the gifts of God's grace in Christ being used for God's glory in us. It is about who we … Continue reading How Long Can We Count On Grace? →

Have You Opened Your Heart And Home To Jesus?  Good Morning Friends,  I wonder how Zacchaeus would react to the reality that thousands of children sing songs about him climbing up a tree and having Jesus as a dinner guest. I imagine he would be pleased for it is the spill over from the transformation … Continue reading Have You Opened Your Heart And Home To Jesus? →

 Do You Know What You Want?  Good Morning Friends,  The jostling for position and power can prompt some to explore bad theology. The problem is that we do not have sufficient real opportunities for discussions of scripture as iron sharping iron. People shout positions dulling the opportunity for real dialogue. People need new tools but … Continue reading Do You Know What You Want? →

Was The Man With One Talent The Most Honorable?  Good Morning Friends,  A decade ago One by One Leadership Foundation brought Lina Thompson to Immokalee as part of a Targeting Hope Youth and Community Development Conference. Lina Thompson is a Presbyterian Minister and was the World Vision's National Director for Training and Capacity Building for … Continue reading Was The Man With One Talent The Most Honorable? →

How Much Persistence Do You Have When You Doubt?  Good Morning Friends,  Today we look at a parable about not losing heart and the faith to walk on water and the commitment of an Apostle to live boldly. How Much Persistence Do You Have When You Doubt?  Scripture: Then Jesus told them a parable about their … Continue reading How Much Persistence Do You Have When You Doubt? →

Why Remember Lot's Wife?  Good Morning Friends,  People like to remember happy times and significant events. Memories are precious; they keep us connected to people, places, and events that have shaped us and influenced our lives. We may wish we could forget some things, but even life's unpleasantries can offer lasting lessons learned through adversity. … Continue reading Why Remember Lot’s Wife? →

Are You Ready For Jesus To Come In Your Heart Or In The Sky?  Good Morning Friends,  We have all heard of cults that predict the end is coming and the sky is falling. It moves some to repentance for a time but it is not long before the revolution loses its resolve. Things of … Continue reading Are You Ready For Jesus To Come In Your Heart Or In The Sky? →

Are You Sitting Back And Waiting For God To Take Care Of Things?  Good Morning Friends,  Patience is a virtue but often it is God's patience waiting for our action of faith that is the tipping point. In today's scripture, we have a message for those who think they are living by faith but not … Continue reading Are You Sitting Back And Waiting For God To Take Care Of Things? →

Has Our Religion Degenerated Into A Happiness Cult?  Good Morning Friends,  Today we look at the parable of the farmer and his slave, and its cure for self-pity. It sets the standard for the ideal attitude of a disciple of Christ. We are to exhibit humility. The context in which we find this parable is … Continue reading Has Our Religion Degenerated Into A Happiness Cult? →

Do You Have Any Sorrow You Have Suppressed?  Good Morning Friends,  There's an elephant in the room, and its name is grief. We do not know how to grieve, and we do not want to learn. We would rather distract ourselves with a myriad of gadgets, movies, drugs, food and social media. But grief does … Continue reading Do You Have Any Sorrow You Have Suppressed? →