Good Morning Friends, In the book of Job there are lots of questions that Job asks God and God answers them with questions that prompt Job to learn to follow a new train of thought. We too, in service of Christ, need to think in new ways moved by the Spirit of love so as not … Continue reading Are You An Authentic Follower Of Jesus?
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What Kind Of Chaos Is God Ordering In Our Lives On The Journey?
Good Morning Friends, This coming Sunday people will gather for world communion as a sign of unity and last Sunday we were glad to be back at Church Services considering the two-year anniversary of a major hurricane named Ian that flexed its power with two landfalls in the United States and the near miss of … Continue reading What Kind Of Chaos Is God Ordering In Our Lives On The Journey?
Where Are We Coming From And Where Are We Going?
Good Morning Friends, Rosh ha-Shanah begins later this week and the Talmudists, in preparation for it, I am told, read the Book of Job contemplating Job’s sufferings and tribulations. A selection from the Book of Job is rightfully part of today’s lectionary. Traditions have the setting of Job’s life as being the 210 years ranging … Continue reading Where Are We Coming From And Where Are We Going?
Do You Think It Is Time For Jesus To Rebuild A Temple?
Good Morning Friends, If a Gallup poll was conducted by asking the public today’s question, we would get a wide range of answers most based on who we say Jesus is. Some would say a new Temple will be built in Jerusalem. But others would say it is about their body and the body of … Continue reading Do You Think It Is Time For Jesus To Rebuild A Temple?
Are You Willing To Not Only Hear And Say But Do What Is Right?
Good Morning Friends, Living a Christian life amid a confused world has never been easy. The hope is for us to be whole people even though the world is broken. The problem is that often the harder we try the worse it gets. The answer in scripture to this dilemma is to accept Jesus. I … Continue reading Are You Willing To Not Only Hear And Say But Do What Is Right?
How Does Belief In Our Resurrection Compare To The Experience Of Worldly Wealth And Contentment ?
Good Morning Friends, Honestly, I get a little irritated when people are not thankful with what they have and always want more and more. Part of me wants to be kind and please people. Another part does not want to risk being taken advantage of. But given the balance of things I think it is … Continue reading How Does Belief In Our Resurrection Compare To The Experience Of Worldly Wealth And Contentment ?
Do We Know How To Behave As Model Christians For The Next Generation?
Good Morning Friends, Today we look at the core mystery of our faith and the reaction of the world to it as we contemplate the quality of our personal response. And in the process, we will learn that God has a way of making the unknown known through the Spirit and sometimes it is a … Continue reading Do We Know How To Behave As Model Christians For The Next Generation?
How Is Your Faith In Christ’s Authority Forming Your Love For Others?
Good Morning Friends, Having great faith in Christ’s love enables us to stop worrying about ourselves, which then frees us to look out for the interests of those around us. There are plenty of people who need saving in this world. Great faith enables us to stop worrying about our own status before God and … Continue reading How Is Your Faith In Christ’s Authority Forming Your Love For Others?
How Is A Christian To Judge Between Justice And Mercy When It Comes To The Issues Of Our Day?
How Is A Christian To Judge Between Justice And Mercy When It Comes To The Issues Of Our Day? Good Morning Friends, When we see a person in sin, we do not know how hard they have tried not to sin. We do not know the power of the forces that are prompting the sin and … Continue reading How Is A Christian To Judge Between Justice And Mercy When It Comes To The Issues Of Our Day?
Can We Serve Everyone Including All Those People Who Anger Us?
Good Morning Friends, Yesterday was the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attack. And for those who watched it unfold on television or saw it firsthand, it has become part of our identity and shared anger and horror. It is part of our identity that has been given a place of honor and I wonder what people … Continue reading Can We Serve Everyone Including All Those People Who Anger Us?
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