Whoever You Are Like, Don't You Still Feel The Need To Belong?  Good Morning Friends,  We have been commissioned to grow our commitment into the cause of compassion. And it is here we are to be creative in evangelism. Here only after we care can we connect. Here as we contemplate what it means to evangelize we are directed … Continue reading Whoever You Are Like, Don’t You Still Feel The Need To Belong? →

Are You Ready For Some Sunshine?  Good Morning Friends,  I love those times of sunny days and crisp air but the rain too must have its time. The last few days we had a little tropical storm that has been blowing though South Florida. It was just rain and more rain and a few limbs … Continue reading Are You Ready For Some Sunshine? →

How Can I Understand and Know God?  Good Morning Friends,  Today's scripture is a rare one that talks about those who do not believe in God. And it reminded me of a story about an atheist who was complaining that there was no designated holiday for those who denied the existence of God. He pointed … Continue reading How Can I Understand and Know God? →

Will You Choose the Fleeting or Eternal?   Good Morning Friends,  Yesterday we were discussing at the New Canaan Society whether we were optimistic or pessimistic about the world. And it got me to thinking that only what is done for Christ will last. It got me to thinking that more people need to embrace His … Continue reading Will You Choose the Fleeting or Eternal? →

Are You One of God's Chosen Ones?  Good Morning Friends,  I have a pile of identity badges at home from conferences and clubs I have attended around the world. They served as proof of my identity so others could know about me. They got me into meetings and meals. I have name badges for church as well to … Continue reading Are You One of God’s Chosen Ones? →

Do You Have The Balance Of A Three-legged Stool?  Good Morning Friends,  If you believe in Christ then you are destined for redemption... to experience the love, holiness, and the Spirit of a just God so that you will serve His purpose and be balanced on the foundation of an ethical life. The journey is not easy. You will need … Continue reading Do You Have The Balance Of A Three-legged Stool? →

What Does It Take To Be A Good Leader?  Good Morning Friends,  At prayer in Immokalee on Monday we were considering what it is to be a Christian leader in a world that so values money, influence and power over creative love. We contemplated the passage from the Gospels about Jesus asking fisherman to come … Continue reading What Does It Take To Be A Good Leader? →

How Can My Personality Be Redeemed in the Patterns of the Trinity?  Good Morning Friends,  It is nice to be home. Still I would have to say that going on vacations in the wilderness is healthy despite its difficulty. I just returned from one where I hiked and camped and sailed in places where nature … Continue reading How Can My Personality Be Redeemed in the Patterns of the Trinity? →

Are You Ready To Take A Break? Good Morning Friends, Today we consider our role as Christians spreading the good news of the love and peace of Christ and compare this purpose and important function to bees sent out to "pollinate" the world so we might live in a land of milk and honey. We consider what God … Continue reading Are You Ready To Take A Break? →

What Did You Expect?  Good Morning Friends,  For most of us, the most powerful negative feeling we will ever experience is the feeling of rejection. People are rejected by their parents, children, spouses, co-workers, friends, peers, and even fellow church members. In our scripture for today, Jesus visits his hometown, where he is rejected!Today's scripture … Continue reading What Did You Expect? →