Good Morning Friends,     I can tell you what makes people happy. Its dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. The best ways to produce those hormones and neurotransmitters is to exercise, eat a healthy diet with lots of different plants, pray, have purpose, do things that help other people and be in a community where you see … Continue reading Will The Replacement Of What We Have Become Accustomed Make Us Happy? →

    Good Morning Friends,    Today at the beginning of the Advent season we contemplate a Christmas like no other as we consider the trap of some rich fools and the surprising freedom of a poor old widow. We ponder the importance of giving and risking and to stay engaged with God in the best … Continue reading Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us Redemption For The New Liturgical Year? →

 Good Morning Friends,    Today's message is about being prepared to answer the call to fight spiritual battles with truth and grace 24/7/365. Here we are to question our culture's opinion about Truth realizing that too many reject the notion of a spiritual Truth found in scripture. Most people do not really know what to … Continue reading Are You Listening To Offer Of Jesus To Free Us? →

   Good Morning Friends,    The setting for today's lectionary reading is the days before the Passover and the final week before Jesus' Crucifixion. Most likely Jesus was staying in the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany at night and going to the Temple to teach during the days. And on one day … Continue reading How Will Our Worship Of God Measure Up? →

   Good Morning Friends,    I've heard a lot of conversation on the passage about Jesus walking on water that has focused on Peter, who finds himself sinking into stormy seas when he begins to doubt Jesus. But if we only focus on the moment that Peter sinks, we will have missed the most wonderful … Continue reading How Much Persistence Do You Have When You Doubt The Wisdom Of Stepping Out Of The Boat? →

What Does Jesus Expect Of Us Before His Return?   Good Morning Friends,  This final parable in Jesus' journey to Jerusalem in the book of Luke highlights the believer's responsibility or stewardship during the interval between Jesus' death and return. Jesus related this story to prepare His followers to understand what they were to do after He … Continue reading →

Good Morning Friends,     Most of the early churches just did not make it. The letters and the book of Revelation explain some of the problems of wealth in this work. Today we explore the problem of being spoiled by having inherited the church from others who worked so hard to bring it into operation … Continue reading What Are We To Do When We Inherit A Church? →

   Good Morning Friends,     The jostling for position and power can prompt some to explore bad theology. The problem is that we do not have sufficient real opportunities for discussions of scripture as iron sharping iron. People shout positions dulling the opportunity for real dialogue. People need new tools but are not trained in … Continue reading Do We Know What Want For The Church? →

    Good Morning Friends,     Today we look at a parable about not losing heart and the faith to walk on water and the commitment of an Apostle to live boldly despite difficulties. How Much Persistence Do You Have In The Face Of Pessimism When You Pray?     Scripture: Then Jesus told them a parable about their … Continue reading How Much Persistence Do You Have In the Face Of Pessimism When You Pray? →

   Good Morning Friends,      People like to remember happy times and significant events. Memories are precious; they keep us connected to people, places, and events that have shaped us and influenced our lives. We may wish we could forget some systemic and pandemic things, but even life's unpleasantries can offer lasting lessons learned through … Continue reading Why Remember Both The Truth And The Love And Not Just Rewrite History? →