Good Morning Friends, Freedom from tyranny like miracles are important if for no other reason than they help us put in priority order, God before all other things. The miracle of creation…the miracle of God having an active hand in the nation of Israel… our own wellbeing….and of course, the resurrection, integrity, and the very … Continue reading Do The Crosses We Bear Reflect The Miracles Of Justice And Mercy?
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Do We Seek Possessions Or Are We Being Possessed?
Good Morning Friends, In today’s Scripture reading Jesus is directing us to stop treasuring our earthly wealth, that does not last, but continue to treasure the wealth in the kingdom of heaven now and for the future. The point is that if we are not going to be controlled by our chattels, we must resist … Continue reading Do We Seek Possessions Or Are We Being Possessed?
Why Would We Be Afraid Of Life’s Storms If We Believe In God’s Love?
Good Morning Friends, The State of Florida is preparing for the possibility of five hurricanes hitting the state this year. Having had the eyes of three hurricanes go over my home in recent decades, with minimal damage, I am not looking forward to this season. In mental preparation we look at three storms in scripture, … Continue reading Why Would We Be Afraid Of Life’s Storms If We Believe In God’s Love?
What Can We Learn About Faith And Leadership In The Parting Of Waters And Ways?
Good Morning Friends, I am not sure I like the idea of always using the lectionary as if the combination of the scripture of the day always holds a special message. But I will go with it anyway since millions of people around the world might be reading this very same scripture. Let’s see where … Continue reading What Can We Learn About Faith And Leadership In The Parting Of Waters And Ways?
Can We Love Unconditionally In A Wicked World?
Good Morning Friends, Life is frequently unfair. Our passage from 1 Kings points that out. Bad things happen to good people and their families. Brutality and injustice are all around us. And we wonder why. Initially we submit to the reality that God’s purpose is beyond us, and God’s ways are above our ways. But … Continue reading Can We Love Unconditionally In A Wicked World?
Who Is Sovereign?
Good Morning Friends, Established frameworks of order are necessary for liberty to be possible but that does not mean that all people in positions of power are good. Some are evil. In today’s text we have the wife of King Ahab, Jezebel, exerting undue influence. The King wanted Naboth to sell out his vineyard, but … Continue reading Who Is Sovereign?
Has the Church Lost The Roots Of Its Voice?
Good Morning Friends, We all have an interest in our heritage and legacy. We can even get our DNA tested to discover our genealogy, but what is more important is our spiritual DNA and discovering our voice in the family of God. Well suppose that every time you opened your mouth you said something which … Continue reading Has the Church Lost The Roots Of Its Voice?
How Good Are We At Keeping Promises?
Good Morning Friends, For some, the consideration of consequences motivates proper behavior and for others a night in a cave thinking. For some it is a shout and others a still small voice, like a pregnant pause. Whatever the process we still must decide, or it will be decided for us. We can get back … Continue reading How Good Are We At Keeping Promises?
Are We Going To Stay In The Game?
Good Morning Friends, Today we have another example of the power that comes out of events that seem small. The death of a single man 2000 years ago and the sighting of a puff of a cloud on the horizon for those facing famine. Both would become signs of hope of a rain such as … Continue reading Are We Going To Stay In The Game?
Are We Following Laws To Conform Or Be Transformed?
Good Morning Friends, Indecision was a problem for Israel during the time of Elijah. People are having a hard time deciding whose side to be on. We face similar problems in our world today that challenge us to face up to today’s question. And it involves us thinking through our attitudes about laws we have … Continue reading Are We Following Laws To Conform Or Be Transformed?
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