Why Did Jesus Walk On Water?  Good Morning Friends,  Yesterday we looked at the story of one of the most famous of Jesus' miracles, the feeding of the 5000. And we shared some linkages with that miracle and the story of Moses. And in it we see that Jesus is moved to compassion and is … Continue reading Why Did Jesus Walk On Water? →

 Good Morning Friends,  Today's telling of the feeding of the five thousand is from Mark and it reads like a Kingdom minded sacrament in anticipation of a feast in heaven and more than just the miraculous provision of food by a compassionate Jesus or a remembrance of how Moses and the tribes gathered in groups … Continue reading Will We Take God’s Inspirational Math To Heart? →

Will We Learn To Forgive Ourselves?    Good Morning Friends,    It is not as easy as it looks when you are trying to forgive yourself for something that you have done wrong. As a society there are several things, we have done that in retrospect are not healthy mentally or physically. Cultural forces have … Continue reading Will We Learn To Forgive Ourselves? →

   Good Morning Friends,    Most people have put up their Christmas tree decorations and the nativity scenes have been packed away. We fast forward to Jesus' baptism or to the coming of the wise men or other passages, perhaps forgetting that Jesus had to grow up like other humans. We wonder what we should … Continue reading Where Is The Infinite Infant And Light Of The World Now? →

Would You Be Willing to Come and See How Jesus Saves?    Good Morning Friends,    Calling someone the Lamb of God for a Jew in the time of Jesus was really a more impressive comment than we give credit to the title today. It was a Wow!!! statement that prompted excitement and emotions. It was an … Continue reading Would You Be Willing to Come and See How Jesus Saves? →

What Do The Names Of Jesus Mean To Us?  Good Morning Friends,    I tend to like the number three in the names of Father, Son and Holy Ghost…Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, for the Trinity brings meaning to me in my relationship with God. Billy Sunday however, a famous evangelist of the last century is credited … Continue reading What Do The Names Of Jesus Mean To Us? →

Will You Be Rejoicing or Regretting In 2020?    Good Morning Friends,    There are two big advents of course. The first is the incarnation of God and the second is Jesus' return. And there are some similarities between the two, for I imagine the second coming will be greeted with hostility as with the … Continue reading Will You Be Rejoicing or Regretting In 2020? →

Will The New Year With The Best Blessings Please Stand Up?    Good Morning Friends,    This year New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday…one week after Christmas. And frankly our celebration of the New Year is not secularly and spiritually unified. Today we have fiscal years and calendar years and church liturgical years and … Continue reading →

Do Our New Year's Resolutions Have A Foundation In Dreams For God's Kingdom?    Good Morning Friends,    Today as we contemplate Christmas Dreams and New Year's resolutions it should become evident to us all that the only transformative reality in this world comes from a relationship with Christ. All our New Year's decisions, hopes … Continue reading Do Our New Year’s Resolutions Have A Foundation In Dreams For God’s Kingdom? →

What Joy And Peace Has God Revealed To You This Christmas Season That Passes Our Understanding?  Good Morning Friends,     How culture openly expresses Christianity is changing rapidly. So, as we continue to unpack our spiritual gifts this season, we need to look for Jesus beyond the manger scenes and worship services into the face … Continue reading What Joy And Peace Has God Revealed To You This Christmas Season That Passes Our Understanding? →