Have You Received Christ's Gift?  Good Morning Friends,  We are entering a season in which it is not only easier to give but also to receive. Unfortunately our attention so quickly can turn to shopping when it should be about accepting and sharing the truth and grace of Jesus. Some of us have already started our Christmas shopping and making … Continue reading Have You Received Christ’s Gift? →

Are We There Yet?  Good Morning Friends,  We are in the season of waiting. The traffic. The lines. But I am at my absolute worst when listening to a prerecorded message for the seventh time. Thankfully God's timing does not match my expectations for I am not fit to talk to any human when I … Continue reading Are We There Yet? →

Are You Ready For A New Road?  Good Morning Friends,  I came to Southwest Florida in the late 1960's before I-75 connected us to the Interstate Highway system. This road expansion was a catalyst that changed Naples from a sleepy fishing village into one of the fastest growing communities in the nation for a time. … Continue reading Are You Ready For A New Road? →

Are You Willing to Walk the Second Mile With an Outcast?  Good Morning Friends,    In a world that worships money and power and fame, it is very difficult to take serious a doctrine that identifies God not with society's affluent and its power structures, but as a child in a manger that grows up … Continue reading Are You Willing to Walk the Second Mile With an Outcast? →

Who's in Control?  Good Morning Friends,  As we give our attention this advent to preparation for Christmas I am cautiously optimistic about what the season will bring to light for us. And as we look back over the last twelve months I find myself, and you might be the same way, in need of receiving a season of peace, a season of … Continue reading Who’s in Control? →

Do You Underestimate the Power of an Andrew?  Good Morning Friends,  Today is the feast day of Saint Andrew and those of the Roman Catholic faith and those from countries that are blessed to have him as a patron saint are celebrating. Well some are for he was never as highly regarded as a Peter, … Continue reading Do You Underestimate the Power of an Andrew? →

Are You Ready for the Purple Reign of Christ?  Good Morning Friends,  Today is the First Sunday in Advent. And some will be celebrating by lighting Advent candles. Typically the color first candle is purple. And it is interesting that it is the liturgical color ....for both Advent ....and Lent. Are You Ready for the … Continue reading Are You Ready for the Purple Reign of Christ? →

Do You Shine as a Witness for the Spirit?  Good Morning Friends,  Christmas decorations are already in the stores and on the street lights. It will not be long before the Advent Season is being celebrated with the lighting of candles.  Advent means coming or arrival. We need to be anticipating the event that dawns in us the everlasting fullness … Continue reading Do You Shine as a Witness for the Spirit? →

Do You Know How to Finish Well?  Good Morning Friends,  Now that I am 62 I am spending a lot more time around elders and also spending more time around people who play basketball and I am finding that they both demonstrate a means of developing great depth of character. So today as I seek to become … Continue reading Do You Know How to Finish Well? →

Do You Embrace Uncertainty With Thanksgiving?   Good Morning Friends,  Happy Thanksgiving! Today is also my birthday and the second present I received was a surprise from Google...a personalized doodle wishing me a Happy Birthday on my computer. The first gift was my joy in the experience that never stops giving...in the superabundant provision of God that … Continue reading Do You Embrace Uncertainty With Thanksgiving? →