Good Morning Friends, Today’s scripture from Corinthians are the words of Paul and not Jesus. Sure, they are inspired, but after 2000 years, the grounds for his advice have not materialized…at least not in the way we might at first think on this anniversary of the events of 9/11. As evidenced by yesterday’s post I … Continue reading What Is The Condition Of Our Heart? →

Good Morning Friends, Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectifying grievances among themselves. He claimed the Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances because Christians are qualified through their selfless loving concern and wisdom. But then Paul argued for his own case to be addressed by the secular powers … Continue reading Who Is Best Qualified To Handle Grievances? →

Good Morning Friends, There is a difference between church growth and church health…community growth and community health. And the distinction comes to roost in the church and community when we make allowances for sin and the gossip about it often exacerbates the problem when it is weaponized with hate. Today’s texts focus on being mindful … Continue reading Are You Fully Enjoying The Gifts of God? →

Good Morning Friends,  We often do not know what we really want and sometimes what we think we want is not what we really need. Often what we thought was a negative event turns into a journey that is wonderful. Still, we all too often choose the wrong things…the things that are not in the … Continue reading Are You Still Working Selfishly For What You Think Is Your Own Best Interests Instead Of Choosing God’s Better Way? →

Good Morning Friends, Some argue that Jesus came to initiate a New Covenant, not to improve the Old Covenant. Jesus came to give us new life, not to change our old life. And to some extent that is true. Life with Christ is not like putting patches on an old, tattered garment – it is … Continue reading How Do We Balance God’s Changeless Message When We Live In An Ever-Changing Culture? →

Good Morning Friends, Maybe we are more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being the Christian God designed us to be. Oh, it is not necessarily a sin to be handsome or beautiful physically. But if we are going to have any successes in ministry, whatever our calling, it has got to be … Continue reading What Is The Perfect Appearance Of A Christian Leader? →

Good Morning Friends, Sometimes people are suffering and need a miracle. Sometimes people do things that are not healthy for themselves and others and need intervention. Sometimes we just need to call out for help in faith and sometimes we need to grow up. So, Is Your Spiritual Health Improving?  Scripture: And so, brothers and sisters, I … Continue reading Is Your Spiritual Health Improving? →