Good Morning Friends,     We never know what is going to happen when the Lord is at work helping us to feel and perceive something that first requires faith. It all unfolds on the journey a step at a time. We can be convinced of what is going to happen, but the Word of … Continue reading What Does The Lord Want Us To See By Faith? →

    Good Morning Friends,  Great truths might be simpler than we ever imagined. And this is true especially when it comes to relationships and joy on a conscious level but perhaps not so much on a subconscious level when it comes to race and tribe or class, for below the surface things get complicated. We … Continue reading Do You Have A Friendship With Jesus That Helps Bridge The Gap? →

 Good Morning Friends,     That gift…that spark that makes a relationship alive in the personality of Jesus is indeed powerful. It is a palpable symbol linked to how we think and live spiritually. Not an idol but truth that is tangible. We get a picture of this happening in the story of Lydia and Paul … Continue reading What Opens Us To This Bond Of Love That Lasts? →

   Good Morning Friends, Jesus tells us that we are his friends, and I call you a friend, but I doubt that everyone grasps what this means in extending the faith. Jesus does not call us acquaintances. There is not a desire for a transactional relationship and sales job when it comes to the Bible … Continue reading How Do We Develop True Friendships Now? →

    Good Morning Friends,     Religion is based on the Good Book which is a Spiritual Sword that when balanced and well weighted can be welded with skill and attentiveness to our surroundings. But we must be yoked to Jesus to do anything of value. That is why to be effective in evangelism and mission … Continue reading Is Our Application Of Religion Still Too Heavy A Burden? →

 Good Morning Friends,  Today's devotional is about a theology of place and purpose. It is about having the right kind of seed, sowing the seed with love, and preparing the soil for planting and helping the seed to grow. But it is also about having a heart that grows in Kingdom soil. It is a message for church transplants … Continue reading Are We Connected To Christ In A Way To Produce Fruit? →

   Good Morning Friends,     Today we continue to explore the work of the Holy Spirit that began at creation and is available to us right now received by faith and fulfilled in the completed work of Jesus manifesting itself in our lives as peace. It is a gift of peace and rest that people … Continue reading Are We Willing To Proclaim The Good News Of A Peace With A Purpose? →

   Good Morning Friends,    As we approach Pentecost, we circle back to look that how rebirth fits into the storyline and of course it is the most fundamental doctrine that we hold, for without the resurrection there is no Christianity. It is the power of revitalization that gives us confidence. Yes, Jesus died for … Continue reading How Do We Make The Resurrection Real In Our Lives? →

Good Morning Friends,     Law keeping may keep some in proper behavior, but it just does not alone show forth the maturity that Christ desires for us. Behavior motivated externally has the form of Godliness but is not true righteousness and does not heal. Faith and trust are just the beginning. We need to understand … Continue reading We Know We Are Saved By Grace But Do We Know For What Purpose? →

  Good Morning Friends,  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 understanding the key elements of what to share. People are confused about what is important so here are a few suggestions. First … Continue reading Will Our Personal Stories Encourage Others To Believe? →