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 one step at a time. We can be convinced of what is going to happen, but the Word of God shows … 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 work of … Continue reading What Opens You To An Everlasting Love? →

Good Morning Friends, Today we continue to explore phrases in the Apostle’s Creed, an extra Biblical creed, yet rooted in God’s word and of practical use for people in the church today. Much of it sounds like components of the letters attributed to Paul, which included creeds, one of which is included in the scripture verses … Continue reading What Are The Saints Focusing On? →

  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 it comes to the Bible … Continue reading How Do We Build On A True Friendship With Jesus? →

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, loving God, … 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 heart … Continue reading →

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 hard … 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, I follow … Continue reading In What Ways Has The Holy Spirit Been Revealed To You? →

Good Morning Friends, Today we continue our exploration of our beliefs reflected in the Apostles’ Creed. Previous posts have covered the meaning and importance of the components of our faith that help us to keep the faith. The phrase we explore today is “holy catholic church.”  And it is not about the Holy Roman Catholic … Continue reading Is Our Concept Of The Church Formed Out Of A Motivation To Serve And Love The King? →

Good Morning Friends, If you are going to be a witness to a life in Jesus, you must not only know the basics of our faith but have experienced them in your life. And today’s lectionary selection gives a great start in understanding the key elements of what we might consider sharing. But people can … Continue reading Will Our Personal Stories Ever Encourage Others To Believe Jesus Justifies Us? →