Good Morning Friends, Today we revisit a recent lectionary selection about disappointed and disillusioned people who accuse God of being unfair. If you go to an institutional church, you most likely have seen the problem firsthand. But today let us interpret this issue through a passage from Romans. So, in review, we got a sense … Continue reading What Is The Good Of Trying To Serve God If We Are Unsure Of Divine Will?
If You Would You Like To Have A Do Over Are You Listening And Singing A Tune To God’s Prompting?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary is about the good side of what can happen when people get a second chance. The examples are some stubborn people. We have Jonah, who finally goes to Nineveh and revival comes. And then we have the story of Mary and busy Martha. Both Mary and Martha were followers of … Continue reading If You Would You Like To Have A Do Over Are You Listening And Singing A Tune To God’s Prompting?
How Will You Be Saved?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary selection includes two great stories. The first is the story of Jonah and the second is of the parable of the Good Samaritan. They both give us clues to how to tell our stories in ways that will help other others but also strengthen our souls. The emotions are real, … Continue reading How Will You Be Saved?
Have You Experienced The Joy Of Revival?
Good Morning Friends, If you are a Christian, a follower, a disciple of Jesus, then you have already experienced the good tidings of joy He has brought into your life. You have the joy of knowing that Jesus died for you. You have the joy of knowing your place in Heaven is assured because of … Continue reading Have You Experienced The Joy Of Revival?
Are You Only A Fan Of Jesus Or Are You A Committed Follower When It Comes To The Opportunity Of A Lifetime?
Good Morning Friends, There are several hard saying of Jesus like the first will be last and the last first, and deny oneself and take up a cross, and be perfect and love your enemies. Today we look at one that can be shortened to don’t look back. And of course, we think of Lot’s … Continue reading Are You Only A Fan Of Jesus Or Are You A Committed Follower When It Comes To The Opportunity Of A Lifetime?
What Is The Meaning Of A Spiritual Seed?
Good Morning Friends, God said in the Bible some things that are very profound about seeds. There are more than 250 verses in the Bible that speak directly about seeds. There are grass seeds, fruit seeds, and the seeds of a man, the seeds of a woman, the seeds of children, and the seeds of … Continue reading What Is The Meaning Of A Spiritual Seed?
Who Is In Charge Here Anyway?
Good Morning Friends, God knows…God knows… and you are still loved. Today I have broken free of the lectionary scripture and instead chosen different Bible passages. We have in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, what is essentially one a long sentence with praise to God for all our blessings in Christ. It places the source … Continue reading Who Is In Charge Here Anyway?
When Faced With People Who Are Intolerant and Prideful, Will We Still Be Humble Servants?
Good Morning Friends, We have all heard that pride comes before the fall, and we get a sense of this in today’s scripture readings that both hint that there is greater hope in humility than puffed up conceit. C.S. Lewis, in the book Mere Christianity says, “True humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking … Continue reading When Faced With People Who Are Intolerant and Prideful, Will We Still Be Humble Servants?
How Do We Take Hold Of What Is Eternal When We Are So Depraved?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s text poses some heavy theological questions that Calvin might have considered in support of his view of the human condition. It can be read as being about getting into heaven but is as much about how we show up in the lives of others when they need us. The imagery in … Continue reading How Do We Take Hold Of What Is Eternal When We Are So Depraved?
Do You Think It Is Time For Jesus To Rebuild A Temple?
Good Morning Friends, The question of whether it is time to rebuild the Temple is a complex one that is deeply rooted in religious beliefs. While some believe it is necessary for the Temple to be rebuilt to fulfill Biblical prophecy others argue that it is not necessary. The Temple restoration is seen by some … Continue reading Do You Think It Is Time For Jesus To Rebuild A Temple?
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