Just How Will We Be Saved?  Good Morning Friends,    Today's lectionary selection includes one of the Bible's greatest stories, the parable of the Good Samaritan. It tells us a way in which we can help others while strengthening our souls. The emotions are real, and the drama worthy of the story being told, as … Continue reading Just How Will We Be Saved? →

   Good Morning Friends,  There is a messiness in imagining the future unless Jesus is leading. Sure, we are to have a vision, but our creativity can turn to chaos soon enough. Our failure to imagine the continuing benefits from and to others is often the root of the evil that befalls us. There is … Continue reading How Can We Seek The Right Harvest When We Humans Are So Sinful? →

Good Morning Friends,    In the book of Job there are lots of questions that Job asks God and God answers them with questions that prompt Job to learn to follow a new train of thought. We too, in service of Christ, need to think in new ways moved by the Spirit of love so as … Continue reading Are You Going To Follow Jesus With The Trust Of A Child Or The Maturity Of An Adult With Faith? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Sometimes we seek revenge and destruction. And at other times peace. But ultimately, we have to choose how we will deal with the stress of the world, the challenge of mission and the love of God if indeed we are going to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Unfortunately, sometimes … Continue reading Would The Joy Of Revival Make Us Satisfied? →

 Good Morning Friends,    There are many factors involved in making difficult choices when it comes to religion. The prospect of starting out on a new endeavor with new behaviors is just part of the challenge. We also must have the tenacity to make our creative ideas and resolutions stick when it comes to our … Continue reading Are You A Fan Or A Follower When It Comes To The Opportunity Of Having Jesus As An Intermediary? →

Can Anything Good Come From All This Religion To Help Me Experience The Sunny Side Of Life?  Good Morning Friends,    Today's lectionary scripture from John reminds me of Jacob's ladder which had its own wrestling story. Perhaps you share some of the same thoughts of experiencing the light of Christ. They are not necessary … Continue reading Can Anything Good Come From All This Religion To Help Me Experience The Sunny Side Of Life? →

Where Are We Coming From And Where Are We Going?    Good Morning Friends,  Today is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in the Jewish tradition. It ends the ten-day celebration that began with Rosh ha-Shanah and the Talmudists in preparation for it, I am told read the Book of Job contemplating Job's sufferings and … Continue reading Where Are We Coming From And Where Are We Going? →

 Good Morning Friends,  The word "authority" has many applications. A person who is an expert in a particular subject area is called an authority. Another word for government at various levels is authorities. Some are authorities in religion. Others are moral authorities who act out a sense of violations of their moral views. One could … Continue reading Will We Honor The Authority Of Jesus To Judge What Is Fair In God’s Eyes? →

   Good Morning Friends,    If a Gallup poll was conducted by asking the public today's question, we would get a wide range of answers most based on who we say Jesus is. Some would say a new Temple will be built in Jerusalem. But others would say it is about their body and the … Continue reading Do You Think It Is Time For Jesus To Rebuild A Temple? →

Good Morning Friends,  Building a purposeful life is what should matter to Christians and living life with eternity in mind helps. I think that today's passage from Ecclesiastes was related to that reality, at least inasmuch as Solomon knew God. The wise words of Solomon seem relevant today is ways that may have even surprised … Continue reading Do You Have Some Questions About Who Jesus Is And His Purpose For The Temple In Your Life? →