The Underlying Reality Good Morning Friends, There were several messianic movements in Israel decades before and after Jesus's life and death. The leaders were typically killed and after the leader's death each of these movements collapsed save one. Not only did it not collapse it spread throughout the entire Roman Empire. Out of all those … Continue reading The Underlying Reality →

The Power of Abstract Thought Made Manifest Through Grace Good Morning Friends, Ok I am barefoot as I am writing this. Maybe it is not Holy Ground but then again maybe it is a calling to respond to a burning bush's enlightenment connecting thought and grace stirred up by faith...a faith that rests on the power of God … Continue reading The Power of Abstract Thought Made Manifest Through Grace →

Recognizing God's Authority Good Morning Friends, The prayer shawl of the Hebrew male was a reminder of the authority of God and the personal and constant relationship God has with the Kingdom of Priests of the nation of Israel. It is about the law of God. So to touch the hem, fringe or tassel of … Continue reading Recognizing God’s Authority →

A Good Endeavor Good Morning Friends, Not all musicians believe in God but they do believe in Bach and Bach believed. That is why Bach's work is performed even today. If it had not been connected to God's work it would never have lasted. But let us not idolize Bach. We too need to have … Continue reading A Good Endeavor →

Remember Us Good Morning Friends, Have you heard the Tony Bennett duets with Lady Gaga? There is a back story that makes them powerful. You see Tony Bennett at one point was a cocaine addict but also is a man with a heart he did not leave in San Francisco. He was saved for a … Continue reading Remember Us →

What If We Had Halloween but No Easter?  Good Morning Friends, Today I ramble a bit about the promise of the resurrection and the reality of an overwhelming sadness of a world without this great hope. It of course would be a terrible tragic thing if Christ was still in the grave but also a … Continue reading What If We Had Halloween but No Easter? →

An RSVP is Required Good Morning Friends, You have been invited to the most important event ever but make sure you are ready to dress for success. In the parable of the wedding banquet there is one serious dress code and don't forget An RSVP is Required. Scripture: And the angel said* to me, 'Write this: … Continue reading An RSVP is Required →

4Creating a Christian Culture of Intergenerational Discipleship. Good Morning Friends, In the Presbyterian Church (USA), education has always been one of the highest priorities of the church's ministry. It is a moral, meaningful and mandated thing we are to do so that each child in the Christian faith might one day declare Jesus Christ their … Continue reading Creating a Christian Culture of Intergenerational Discipleship →

Jesus is Our Friend Good Morning Friends, We all need friends but few understand the basics of what it takes to form quality friendships that improve our health and connect us in a social network. Today's scripture addresses this subject of friendship. Today's technology both exploits and facilitates this process, bringing into focus the reality that not … Continue reading Jesus is Our Friend →

The Sign of Jonah Good Morning Friends, Football games were played on Thursday because today just before sundown begins one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar. It is a 25 hour fast day where Jews reflect on the past year and atone for their sins. It is about being in a place of … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah →