Do You Believe That Faith and History Converge at the Crossroads?  Good Morning Friends,  Today is the 245 anniversary of Beethoven's birth and baptism so it is fitting to have a devotional that touches on music. It is said that Beethoven's works of choral music and orchestral work explores his inner struggle and ultimate triumph … Continue reading Do You Believe That Faith and History Converge at the Crossroads? →

 Are You Awake and Ready or Are You Hiding?  Good Morning Friends,  The great Christian hope is that Jesus will come again. When John was preparing the way for Jesus' ministry many people were following him to be baptized. He called them "a brood of viper," for they had not awaken to the reality of … Continue reading Are You Awake and Ready or Are You Hiding? →

How Do We Stop Stuffing Ourselves on the Smorgasbord of Cultural Delights?   Good Morning Friends,  Let's face it we are spoiled spiritually. We live in a world where people allow themselves to be limited by their fear of disappointment, criticism and emotional pain. We live in a world where our negative thoughts work against us. … Continue reading How Do We Stop Stuffing Ourselves on the Smorgasbord of Cultural Delights? →

Are You Walking the Walk or Just Talking the Talk?  Good Morning Friends,  Yesterday there were several sermons given on John the Baptist, the greatest man ever born of a woman, up to that point. Against that back drop in the Catholic tradition over the weekend was the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a continuing … Continue reading Are You Walking the Walk or Just Talking the Talk? →

 Why Can't We Love Each Other All Year Long?  Good Morning Friends,  Orientation to time and place is something we consider in determining a person's mental health and yet when it comes to our spiritual health things get turned upside down and inside out. When Jesus became our Sabbath we began not so much to … Continue reading Why Can’t We Love Each Other All Year Long? →

What Does Scripture Mean When It Speaks of Gates?  Good Morning Friends,  On this coming Sunday, the 3rd Sunday in Advent, we are singing an anthem called, Lift Up Your Heads Ye Gates with its lyrics taken from Psalm 24. And some people in the choir were wondering what this has to do with Christmas. … Continue reading What Does Scripture Mean When It Speaks of Gates? →

What is Your Favorite Scripture?    Good Morning Friends,    I have seen the favorite scripture of people change from John 3:16, to Matthew 7:1-3 and just yesterday I heard it had again changed and now is Romans 12:2. And this is interesting because the scripture is addressed to: the called of Jesus Christ, the … Continue reading What is Your Favorite Scripture? →

Who is This Joyous Girl and Why is She Singing?  Good Morning Friends,  If you have ever read or seen the classic tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Theodore Geisel, a. k. a. Dr. Seuss, then you may wonder about the question he poses. Through the storyline he asks us why everybody so happy … Continue reading Who is This Joyous Girl and Why is She Singing? →

Is God a Season of Joy or a Joy that is Without Season?  Good Morning Friends,  Do you know how to find the Spirit of Joy?  Joy is a word that often appears in the Bible with other words such as love and peace and praise and comfort. It is a fruit and a gift … Continue reading Is God a Season of Joy or a Joy that is Without Season? →

Do You Appreciate the Contrasts of the Season?'  Good Morning Friends,  Today we look at the story of the angels bringing the "good news" of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. (That's right, the verses from Luke that entered the popular culture through Linus' speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas story.) In this scripture we see how the fact … Continue reading Do You Appreciate the Contrasts of the Season?’ →