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?
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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?
Would We Welcome Jesus?
Good Morning Friends, Today we explore how power can be made perfect in weakness and how God helps us to overcome our rebellious nature. Here positive outcomes seem to hinge on attitude and grace and an affirmative response to today’s question that is really about the Holy Spirit too. As Jesus returned to His hometown of … Continue reading Would We Welcome Jesus?
Should Christians Keep The Company of Sinners?
Good Morning Friends, At first blush the answer to today’s question might be dismissed with a statement such as, ‘what option do we really have’ or a moralistic comment, ‘that one can tell what a person is like by the friends one keeps’ or ‘birds of a feather flock together’. Surely it is not so … Continue reading Should Christians Keep The Company of Sinners?
If You Were A Prophet, What Would You Say Are The Right Choices For The Cities Of Our Times?
Good Morning Friends, I do not know about you, but I am striving to maintain my life in a state of grace, in part, by walking five miles a day and gardening and swimming. And as such I am not much of a prophet or a saint but I am getting healthier so I might … Continue reading If You Were A Prophet, What Would You Say Are The Right Choices For The Cities Of Our Times?
How Do Our Efforts and God’s Plan Interact In A Changing World?
Good Morning Friends, Here we are between Juneteenth and Independence Day, and so it is appropriate that our scripture from Amos starts out with a moving invocation of national remembrance of God’s ancient deliverance of the Hebrew people from bondage in Egypt. But since I am not a big fan of replacement theology I for … Continue reading How Do Our Efforts and God’s Plan Interact In A Changing World?
Are We Listening To What It Means To Be A Disciple and Servant?
Good Morning Friends, Most people wish to serve God, but unfortunately only in an advisory capacity. Too few are committed to actively be a disciple and disciple others and extend the love of God to places and people where it is needed. Sometimes we are called to serve in places not so pleasant. Most are … Continue reading Are We Listening To What It Means To Be A Disciple and Servant?
Will Our Places Of Collective Worship Finish Well?
Good Morning Friends, In the Roman Catholic tradition, yesterday was the day for honoring the martyred lives of the Apostles Peter and Paul. They are important characters in the Christian faith for Protestants and Jews too because they show us how very different people might work in the tension of relationships for a common objective. … Continue reading Will Our Places Of Collective Worship Finish Well?
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