The Blessing in Obeying the Book Without Pictures Good Morning Friends, Jesus came becoming the Word made flesh so that the deaf would hear. But things can get in the way when God calls to our very soul in words alone. And it is usually a hardened heart. The Spirit may be willing but the flesh is … Continue reading The Blessing in Obeying the Book Without Pictures →

Giving to God Good Morning Friends, The Bible has story after story...experience after experience of God giving to humankind so we might reflect this constant image of love in how we are Giving to God. Scripture: Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, … Continue reading Giving to God →

Approaching the King Good Morning Friends, In today's scripture we get a surprising understanding of God. It is not one of a God who needs to be appeased by good behavior and sacrifice nor a spiritual force that is accessible for our benefit. It is something entirely different. It is about the role of the … Continue reading Approaching the King →

The Resurrection Good Morning Friends, In the Bible we see surprise at the sudden appearance of angel, at deliverance, and special births, the circumstances of Jesus Christ's death, the coming of the Holy Spirit, at the change in people's lives and at the discernment of unlikely people. Jesus Christ surprised people because of his standard … Continue reading The Resurrection →

Washed in- an Invitation to Abundant Life-Water Good Morning Friends, Yesterday we sang in worship and then later attended an English Handbell concert of the Raleigh Ringers at the Moorings. They played The Coventry Carol, several great classical pieces arranged by our friend Bill Griffin, original works they had commissioned, Stars and Stripes, the Flight … Continue reading Washed in- an Invitation to Abundant Life-Water →

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 →