Good Morning Friends, The Gospel reading today relates to Pharisee’s challenge of Jesus infringing on their control about the details of the Sabbath laws. It is about the problem of following laws that are no longer helpful because they have been expanded beyond the original intent. The controversy arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples … Continue reading Will We Pray That Mercy Has Already Triumphed Over Judgement For Our Salvation?
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Are You Walking The Path Of Righteousness With God?
Good Morning Friends, I have written about walking with God before and the thought that God never changes comes to mind, but the thing is that I have changed, and the timing of where and when God walks with me changes, and that always makes the experience new for me. Right now, as I am … Continue reading Are You Walking The Path Of Righteousness With God?
Do We Have What It Takes To Deliver The Goods?
Good Morning Friends, The first muffin recipe, found in Hannah Glasse's 1747 book, "The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy," begins, "To a bushel of Hertfordshire white flour, take a pint and a half of Good Ale Yeast..." Obviously, Hannah was cooking for a crowd. Jesus cooked for his disciples and sometimes provided food … Continue reading Do We Have What It Takes To Deliver The Goods?
Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear?
Good Morning Friends, A life of privilege has its pitfalls. And depending on the government to solve the problems is a great disappointment. Perhaps you are plagued by some artificial anxieties related to what we are experiencing in the United States now…. Maybe some issues you are concerned about are really counterfeit concerns… fabricated frights. … Continue reading Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear?
When Does Contrary Cognition And Divergent Doing Serve God?
Good Morning Friends, I imagine few people actually believe what is in the Bible. Some Ultra Conservative Bible believing churches however do seem to be doing amazingly well. But I wonder if their leaders are just exploiting the human condition of their parishioners. Still, maybe doing the exact opposite of the herd is the best … Continue reading When Does Contrary Cognition And Divergent Doing Serve God?
What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?
Good Morning Friends, Today we have three examples in scripture of the work of the Holy Spirit in prompting the work of God. The first is from Amos who prophesied to the people of Israel even though he was a lay person, a herdsman. The second is from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians about the … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?
To Whom Will You Belong?
Good Morning Friends, There are the good, the bad and ugly… Republicans and Democrats… Baptists…Presbyterians… Catholics…Vikings…Patriots…Chargers… Cowboys and Steelers.There are those who root for Ohio State and those who root for Michigan. In today’s text we look at rivalries. Sibling rivalries as well as internal conflicts and consider when we are to walk away and … Continue reading To Whom Will You Belong?
How Deep Is Our Love Of God?
Good Morning Friends, Just because God loves us does not mean we will not be judged for the extent of the good things we have done in promoting the love we have received. Of course, we want to be ready for Judgement Day especially if we do not feel forgiven for our sins even though … Continue reading How Deep Is Our Love Of God?
Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?
Good Morning Friends, Sometimes we sense the presence of God and sometimes we do not. Today we explore the possibility that we would sense God more if we risked more in seeking justice and mercy. It is about the privilege of prayer and citizenship in heaven, as a preference to the privileges of the world. … Continue reading Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?
How Would The Opening Up of Heaven Touch You?
Good Morning Friends, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco portrays God reaching to touch Adam with his finger as an act of creation itself and indeed the giving of life. Then there is the image of Thomas touching Jesus’s wounds in the painting, The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, by Caravaggio. But do not be hard on Thomas. The … Continue reading How Would The Opening Up of Heaven Touch You?
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