What Do You Think God is Preparing Us For?

 What Do You Think God is Preparing Us For?    Good Morning Friends,    Our spiritual journey has some interesting twists and turns. Being prepared for them is not easy. Studying the Bible can help. Fellowshipping and worshipping in community can help. Still recent events boggle the mind and test the spirit. There is a … Continue reading What Do You Think God is Preparing Us For? →

Have You Experienced the Positive Power of Humility?

Have You Experienced the Positive Power of Humility?  Good Morning Friends,  On the heels of having written a devotional on the connection in Christ with our strengths and weaknesses, I found it providential that humility was the stated topic at the New Canaan Society meeting yesterday. The two topics are linked. And it reminded me … Continue reading Have You Experienced the Positive Power of Humility? →

Have You Discovered the Power of Christ in Making the Connection Between Strength and Weakness?

Have You Discovered the Power of Christ in Making the Connection Between Strength and Weakness?      Good Morning Friends,  There is an innate temptation of fight or flight that lures us away from living the abundant life Jesus offers. The compulsion is to withdraw into safety or grasp for worldly power. But the budding and … Continue reading Have You Discovered the Power of Christ in Making the Connection Between Strength and Weakness? →

Are You Ready for Something Amazing?

 Are You Ready for Something Amazing?  Good Morning Friends,  Today's message about the workings of the Holy Spirit really starts a few verses before our lectionary reading. So I will include the beginning of the chapter to set the context for the events. The story is that of Paul preaching and his friends performing extraordinary … Continue reading Are You Ready for Something Amazing? →

When Will Peace Extend to All Nations?

When Will Peace Extend to All Nations?  Good Morning Friends,  The Fourth of July brings up many themes of patriotism. Today we celebrate 240 years of our United States of America existence and demonstrate a sense of pride in our nation. Some will do so in appropriately and carefully crafted presentations of celebration and pride, … Continue reading When Will Peace Extend to All Nations? →

Do You Really Know About Grace?

Do You Really Know About Grace?  Good Morning Friends,  In today's scripture Paul is passing on what he had learned about what is necessary to build up the Christian Community. Paul gives us an understanding that badly formed spiritual leadership, leadership that does not reflect a God-filled life, can be very damaging. Paul describes in a unique and wonderful way … Continue reading Do You Really Know About Grace? →