Good Morning Friends, Today on this Thanksgiving Day, the assigned Anniversary of that story of grace in the face of possible starvation that is said to have happened more than 400 years ago, we read a passage prophesying about the fall of evil’s rule on earth and in it is hope of a tool for … Continue reading Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To Hear This Thanksgiving?
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How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out For Those You Love?
Good Morning Friends, Peace in the Middle East. Perhaps. At least that is what the News Feeds claim. In the disturbing drama of the war, we can only hope the ceasefire holds and people can return home. So too the Gospel of Jesus has always been a bit disturbing to people, but it is never … Continue reading How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out For Those You Love?
Who Is Our King?
Good Morning Friends, Today is Christ the King Sunday. It will be the culmination of the liturgical year. The roll of the holiday season is upon us with Thanksgiving followed with Advent and the Christmas rush. So, let me wish you a Happy New Year if you follow the “Church” calendar. But before we are taken up … Continue reading Who Is Our King?
How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?
Good Morning Friends, Today we have examples of both Jesus and John weeping. I think their tears like ours are designed to soften hearts and give us a better ability to grieve and even be open to hurt and wounding that in time might become a source of healing for others. You see, being open … Continue reading How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?
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 ascension and return. Jesus related this story to prepare His followers to understand what they were to do after He died for mankind’s sin. His disciples were hoping He … Continue reading What Does Jesus Expect Of Us Before His Return?
What Names Of God Are Most Inviting To Each Of Us Today?
Good Morning Friends, Calling someone the Lamb of God for a Jew in the time of Jesus was really a more impressive comment than we give credit to the title today. It was a Wow!!! statement that prompted excitement and emotions. It was an invitation to a spiritual feast and a discovery of something very valuable and … Continue reading What Names Of God Are Most Inviting To Each Of Us Today?
Do You Feel The Gospel Of The Kingdom Of God Creating Something New For You And Society?
Good Morning Friends, To have a Kingdom one needs a King. But most of the Kings in the Bible were a sorry lot even when God used them for a divine purpose. Perhaps Jesus in today’s world would have called the Kingdom of God the Network of God or the Dream of God. The thing … Continue reading Do You Feel The Gospel Of The Kingdom Of God Creating Something New For You And Society?
Are We Waiting For God To Answer Our Prayers Without Taking Any Responsibility?
Good Morning Friends, Patience is a virtue but often it is God’s patience waiting for our action of faith that is the tipping point of grace. In today’s scripture, we have a message for those who think they are living by faith but not getting the results they had hoped for. No disrespect here but, Are … Continue reading Are We Waiting For God To Answer Our Prayers Without Taking Any Responsibility?
Can The Cults Of Happiness We Call Religion Become Zealous Models For Good Deeds?
Good Morning Friends, Today we look at the parable of the farmer and his slave, and the way it cures our self-pity and sets the standard for the ideal attitude of a disciple of Christ. We are to exhibit humility but also active engagement in the reality that we have been blessed to be a … Continue reading Can The Cults Of Happiness We Call Religion Become Zealous Models For Good Deeds?
Do You Know The Process Of Mending A Broken System That Needs To Be Set In Order This Veteran’s Day?
Good Morning Friends, Today is Veteran’s Day and it reminds me of the battle we have for men’s and women’s souls and the power of prayer as the best weapon at our disposal and often the last one used in the fight…not just one used on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the … Continue reading Do You Know The Process Of Mending A Broken System That Needs To Be Set In Order This Veteran’s Day?
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