Are You Ready To Face Success?  Good Morning Friends,  Today's lectionary passages are about facing the opposition and staying connected to the Holy Spirit. They are about getting used to being hated because of an association with Jesus. They are about standing up to bullies and being at peace with the experience. But moreover, they … Continue reading Are You Ready To Face Success? →

Are You Practicing A Religion That Is A Burden?  Good Morning Friends,  To be effective in evangelism we must be rooted in prayer and adoration that draws its power from and interior impulse which encourages, motivates, nourishes and gives meaning to our individual and communal lives. It cannot be strained but must be natural. When … Continue reading Are You Practicing A Religion That Is A Burden? →

Are You Connected to Christ in a Way to Produce Fruit?  Good Morning Friends,  The covenant of the law was finished on the cross. All the regulations were set aside and replaced with a covenant of love that was even extended to the Gentiles. Yes, God so love the entire world… Still we do like … Continue reading Are You Connected to Christ in a Way to Produce Fruit? →

Are You Prepared to Experience Peace in the Middle of Persecution?  Good Morning Friends,  Sometimes not taking everything so seriously is a true blessing. Sandra Bullock in the movie, Miss Congeniality plays an FBI agent that goes undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a bombing. As part of the pageant, contestants are asked … Continue reading Are You Prepared to Experience Peace in the Middle of Persecution? →

Ever Wonder Why Jesus Did Not Reveal Himself to the Whole World in The Flesh?  Good Morning Friends,  Today's question is asked in John and answered in John but experienced in our lectionary passage from Acts. Ever Wonder Why Jesus Did Not Reveal Himself to the Whole World in The Flesh?  Scripture: And when an … Continue reading Ever Wonder Why Jesus Did Not Reveal Himself to the Whole World in The Flesh? →

Is Your Identity Built on the Foundation of a Relationship with Christ?  Good Morning Friends,  During fast growth modes, we sometimes forget the importance of Christ's expression of service/worship in us. The very temple of worship is to be built on this secure platform for expressing God' love in our lives. Is Your Identity Built … Continue reading Is Your Identity Built on the Foundation of a Relationship with Christ? →

Is Jesus' Church A Greater Work Than The Cross?  Good Morning Friends,  Ok I am engaged but the power is not mine. I have a sense of purpose to do something great and a desire to do a faithful work but still live in the flesh. I realize the continuing work of Christ is never … Continue reading Is Jesus’ Church A Greater Work Than The Cross? →

Is Your Life A Witness To The Justified Grace Of Having Been Forgiven?  Good Morning Friends,  If you are going to give a eulogy or if you are going to be a witness to a life in Jesus, you must know the basics of our faith and today's lectionary selection gives a great start in … Continue reading Is Your Life A Witness To The Justified Grace Of Having Been Forgiven? →

Do You Know How To Share The Gospel With Humility?  Good Morning Friends,  Mother's Day is coming and many places of worship this Sunday will acknowledge the role of mothers as one of power in sharing the good news of Christ. It has been said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. … Continue reading Do You Know How To Share The Gospel With Humility? →

What Would Your Last Message Be?  Good Morning Friends,  If somehow, we each knew our next day would be our last, what would you share with others? As Jesus' time on earth was ending but also transforming, He delivered a final message and it was an appeal to people to embrace His light. Today's NRSV … Continue reading What Would Your Last Message Be? →