Good Morning Friends,    Here we are between Juneteenth and Independence Day, and so it is appropriate that our scripture from Amos starts out with a moving invocation of national remembrance of God's ancient deliverance of the Hebrew people from bondage in Egypt.  But since I am not a big fan of replacement theology … Continue reading How Do Our Efforts and God’s Plan Interact In A Changing World? →

 Good Morning Friends,    Most people wish to serve God, but unfortunately only in an advisory capacity. Too few are committed to actively be a disciple and disciple others and extending the love of God to places and people where it is needed. Sometimes we are called to serve in places not so pleasant. Most … Continue reading Are We Listening To What It Means To Be A Disciple and Servant? →

Good Morning Friends,  Today's scripture combines in an interesting way that may prompt us to look in the mirror at our own behavior. We have the story of Elisha becoming Elijah's Disciple in the book of 1 Kings with the backdrop of Elijah's emotional rollercoaster ride from the pinnacles of success to the pits of … Continue reading What Are You Doing Here? →

Good Morning Friends,    Today I am meditating on the paradox of Jesus being both Lamb and Shepherd while reading the parable of Lost Sheep. And I cannot help but think that we too are a paradox of being both alive and dead… of being saints and sinners…of simultaneously being lost and found. So, I … Continue reading Have You Opened The Repentance Box? →

   Good Morning Friends,       A few days ago, we looked at having a moral code and what happens dependent on the code we have and its closer reflection of the teachings of Jesus and the metal of his character. Now we consider a message in the life of John the Baptist, his teachings on … Continue reading How Will The Next Generation Of Cousins Find Purpose And Be Blessed With The Promise Of God? →

Good Morning Friends,    Discovering the Bible is one of the greatest joys a person can experience. And yet so many people today do not take advantage of this gift. People get caught up in following Superheroes like Iron Man and Superman, the man of steel and fail to appreciate the heroes of our faith. … Continue reading What Is Your Excuse For Not Reading The Bible? →

Good Morning Friends,  When King Hezekiah received a message of an impending attack by Assyrian terrorists, he did not succumb to fear but instead shared the experience with God. Good King Hezekiah did not waste time worrying over it, he knew where to take things that were bigger than he was. He laid it all … Continue reading Do You Have The Right Metal Guiding Your Behavior On The Journey To Salvation? →

    Good Morning Friends,     Today Monday, is the substitute Federal Holiday for Juneteenth and because it has only been official for the last couple of years during the pandemic people are just now getting around to celebrating it with gusto and fireworks. It really should be a holiday for all join in on and … Continue reading Can We Judge Without Hypocrisy To Show Others We Are Christian? →

 Good Morning Friends,  Today's scripture selection is appropriate for a Sunday and the worship of God and Father's Day as well. It includes the miracle of the loaves and fishes from Luke but anchors it in the story of King Melchizedek' Fatherly blessing of Abram with bread and wine in the book of Genesis and … Continue reading What Makes You Desire to Give This Father’s Day? →

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 … Continue reading Do We Seek Possessions Or Are We Being Possessed? →