Good Morning Friends,      We never know what is going to happen when the Lord is at work helping us to feel and perceive something that first requires faith. It all unfolds on the journey a step at a time. We can be convinced of what is going to happen, but the Word of God … Continue reading What Does The Lord Want Us To See By Faith? →

   Good Morning Friends,     That gift and spark that makes a relationship alive in the personality of Jesus is indeed powerful. I think we get a picture of this happening in the story of Lydia and Paul when truth is revealed in the sharing of the Gospel. Here we learn about love and the … Continue reading What Opens You To An Everlasting Love? →

   Good Morning Friends,    In another week we honor the memory of our nation's fallen heroes who knowingly risked their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice. So, I thought I would take a moment of preparation for all those who will share a reminder of a patriot with a touching story in their community … Continue reading How Should We Apply Today’s Scripture To Honor Those Who Have Given Their Lives For Our Faith? →

How Do We Reengage True Friendships?  Good Morning Friends, Jesus tells us that we are his friends, and I call you a friend, but I doubt that everyone grasps what this means in extending the faith. Jesus does not call us acquaintances. There is not a desire for a transactional relationship and sales job when … Continue reading How Do We Reengage True Friendships? →

    Good Morning Friends,      Religion is based on the Good Book which is a Spiritual Sword that when balanced and well weighted can be welded with skill and attentiveness to our surroundings. But we must be yoked to Jesus to do anything of value. That is why to be effective in evangelism and mission … Continue reading Is Our Application Of Religion Still Too Heavy A Burden? →

Are We Connected To Christ In A Way To Produce Fruit?  Good Morning Friends,    Today's devotional is about a theology of place and purpose. It is about having the right kind of seed, sowing the seed with love, and preparing the soil for planting and helping the seed to grow. But it is also about having a … Continue reading Are We Connected To Christ In A Way To Produce Fruit? →

Good Morning Friends,      Today we continue to explore the work of the Holy Spirit that began at creation and is available to us right now received by faith and fulfilled in the completed work of Jesus manifesting itself in our lives as peace. It is a gift of peace and rest that people work … Continue reading Are We Willing To Proclaim The Good News Of A Peace With A Worthy Purpose? →

   Good Morning Friends,     There is a question asked in today's text from John and answered in John but experienced in our lectionary passage from Acts. It is about why Jesus did not reveal himself to the whole world in the flesh. And since I often ask questions that have no answer of certainty, … Continue reading In What Ways Has The Holy Spirit Been Revealed To You? →

   Good Morning Friends,    We do like the comfort of sameness. But sometimes radical change is needed. Honesty and transparency are what we hope for. Perhaps because it is such a rare commodity. So today we ask a question usually reserved for New Year's devotionals. But here in between Passover and Pentecost we explore … Continue reading Are We Ready For Something New And Profound? →

  Good Morning Friends,    If you are going to be a witness to a life in Jesus, you must know the basics of our faith and today's lectionary selection gives a great start in understanding the key elements of what to share. People are confused about what is important so here are a few suggestions. … Continue reading Will Our Personal Stories Encourage Others To Believe? →