Good Morning Friends, The Gospel of Jesus has always been a bit disturbing to people, but it is never really dull. People, especially those in power, look at it with suspicion. And frankly it is understandable, for when opportunities for being part of critical events in Holy History present themselves, danger seems to always be … Continue reading How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out?
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Will The Replacement Of What We Have With What Think We Want Make Us Happy?
Good Morning Friends, I can tell you what makes people happy. It’s dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. The best ways to produce those hormones and neurotransmitters are to exercise, eat a healthy diet with lots of different plants, pray, have purpose, do things that help other people and be in a community where you see people … Continue reading Will The Replacement Of What We Have With What Think We Want Make Us Happy?
Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us A Dream Pleasing To God For The New Liturgical Year?
Good Morning Friends, Today we consider the beginning of the Advent season this coming Sunday and the scripture selections from the lectionary for this time in the worship year. We consider the nearly 1700-year history of practice of what we experience in our worship year just begun. More specifically we, in our stewardship season, consider … Continue reading Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us A Dream Pleasing To God For The New Liturgical Year?
Who Is Our King?
Good Morning Friends, Today is Christ the King Sunday. It will be the culmination of the liturgical year. The role of the holiday season is upon us with Thanksgiving followed with Advent and the Christmas rush. So, let me wish you a Happy New Year if you follow the “Church” calendar. But before we are taken up … Continue reading Who Is Our King?
Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter?
Good Morning Friends, The setting for today’s lectionary reading is the days before the Passover and the final week before Jesus’ Crucifixion. Most likely Jesus was staying in the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany at night and going to the Temple to teach during the days. And one day he saw something … Continue reading Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter?
How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?
Good Morning Friends, Today we have examples of both Jesus and John weeping. I think their tears like ours are designed to soften hearts and give us a better ability to grieve and even be open to hurt and wounding that in time might become a source of healing for others. You see, being open … Continue reading How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?
What Does Jesus Expect Of Us Before His Return?
Good Morning Friends, This final parable in Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem in the book of Luke highlights the believer’s responsibility or stewardship during the interval between ascension and return. Jesus related this story to prepare His followers to understand what they were to do after He died for mankind’s sin. His disciples were hoping He … Continue reading What Does Jesus Expect Of Us Before His Return?
What Are We To Do When We Inherit A Church?
Good Morning Friends, Most of the early churches just did not make it. The letters and the book of Revelation explain some of the problems of wealth in this work. Today we explore the problem of being spoiled by having inherited the church from others who worked so hard to bring it into operation and … Continue reading What Are We To Do When We Inherit A Church?
Do You Know What You Want For The Church?
Good Morning Friends, There is a lot of social change going on in Florida now. Oh, we still have our snowbirds but the real change I think is coming from the people who are putting down spiritual roots here. There are lots of challenges with being part of a Florida Church but one of the greatest … Continue reading Do You Know What You Want For The Church?
Do You Understand The Process Of Planting Seeds For Cheerful Giving?
Good Morning Friends, Parting with money can be a very troubling experience for those addicted to it. But in the end, you cannot take it with you, and neither can I. Getting joy out of making money and even saving it is more readily processed. However, giving money away can be very pleasurable too. Do You … Continue reading Do You Understand The Process Of Planting Seeds For Cheerful Giving?
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