Are You Hearing and Following the Good Shepherd?  Good Morning Friends,  Passover begins in about a week so it is a good time to meditate on the Good Shepherd and how He gives us direction in our lives. Sometimes it is His rod and staff manifested through scripture or the guidance of other Christians...the experiences of life ...and … Continue reading Are You Hearing and Following the Good Shepherd? →

What is Empty and What Is Filled?  Good Morning Friends,  Our celebration of Easter Sunday was a couple weeks ago but the stone has been rolled away for almost 2000 years and yes it is still rolled away. Thankfully it is not too late to come to the empty tomb. I have visited the site … Continue reading What is Empty and What Is Filled? →

What Is The Focus Of Your Attention?  Good Morning Friends,  Who is your hero? Many look up to sports stars and athletes, and others look up to musicians and movie stars. Heroes do things most of us cannot do. But God's heroes were rarely men and women of extraordinary ability or talent. They were men … Continue reading What Is The Focus Of Your Attention? →

What Is Your Image Of The Power Of God In The Church?    Good Morning Friends,  When the disciples could no longer follow an earthly Jesus, Jesus sent them and us something to bind us together in Christian love. He sent us the Holy Spirit so we would have the advantage and ability collectively to … Continue reading What Is Your Image Of The Power Of God In The Church? →

Who's in Control?  Morning Friends,  Do not assume you know it all.  Listen to a voice in the wilderness of your life calling you to prepare to be forgiven so God can use your fruits for the purpose He intends for you in your daily living. Listen for God to direct your ways in a life that honors Him. That … Continue reading Who’s in Control? →

Do You Have The Light of Life In You?  Good Morning Friends,  Wake up. No it is not Christmas morning but still it a good morning for a Monday. So rise and shine. Climb out of those coffins you have been calling life. Don't waste your life on dark pursuits. Open your eyes. Grow to the … Continue reading Do You Have The Light of Life In You? →

Do You Know Any Everyday Saints?  Good Morning Friends,  There is a theology of place but I have found that the people are more important than the place. For it is in the everyday people of grace... that we find a home....a family...a community. So here is to all those who are the lifeblood of … Continue reading Do You Know Any Everyday Saints? →

Are You Ready To Follow Jesus?  Good Morning Friends,  Today we look at how John tells the story of Jesus bringing some closure for Peter. It is telling for we all need help forgiving ourselves. If you have ever been disappointed by someone, or have you been the source of their disappointment you know what … Continue reading Are You Ready To Follow Jesus? →

Do You Follow A Godly Pattern Of Friendship In Your Relationships?  Good Morning Friends,  The Bible has given us scripture that sets patterns for prayer and for giving and being successful and for being a parent and a spouse. It gives us patterns for evangelizing and for worship and discipleship. The pattern we explore today … Continue reading Do You Follow A Godly Pattern Of Friendship In Your Relationships? →

How Many Things Can You Count That Make You Healthy and Thankful?  Good Morning Friends,  As morning is about to dawn, while it is still dark I contemplate how God brings joy in the morning. In today's lectionary scripture, we read a Psalm written by David about recovery from an illness that he wrote to be sung at … Continue reading How Many Things Can You Count That Make You Healthy and Thankful? →