Good Morning Friends, Tomorrow’s Fourth of July celebrations always invite reflection, not just on our nation, but on the many identities we carry. As I look honestly at my own life, it becomes clear that unless Christ heals my wounds, I cannot fully become the person God intends. And so, one question rises above the … Continue reading Are Doubts Getting In the Way of Us Having Our Primary Identity in Christ? →

Good Morning Friends, I’ve been trying to keep my life in a state of grace by walking, praying, gardening, and playing with grandchildren. I’m no prophet, but I’m getting healthier, and perhaps more useful to God because of it. We are living in a moment that feels chosen, a time when our decisions matter deeply. As we … Continue reading If You Were a Prophet, What Would You Say Are the Right Choices for the Cities of Our Times? →

Good Morning Friends, Our culture objects to Christianity not because it is irrational, but because it is demanding. The gospel requires change. It asks us to hold privilege with responsibility, to give God our best, and to trust that His plan for salvation is better than our own instincts for self‑protection. Every generation faces the same … Continue reading Will We Understand The Cost Of Freedom And Want It Anyway? →

Good Morning Friends, We live in a moment of rapid cultural change, national tension, and global uncertainty. As we stand between remembrance and hope, a question rises: How do our human efforts interact with God’s sovereign plan in a world that is shifting beneath our feet? Scripture Summaries Genesis 19:15–29 Lot hesitates as judgment approaches, yet … Continue reading How Do Our Efforts and God’s Plan Interact in a Changing World? →

Good Morning Friends, We live in a world where spiritual activity is everywhere. It is in sermons, ministries, platforms, and programs. But Jesus asks a deeper question and few questions matter more. Friends, to be known by God is the only safe ground. So, Do You Truly Know Him And Does He Know You? Scripture Summaries … Continue reading Do You Truly Know Him And Does He Know You? →

Good Morning Friends, In the Roman Catholic tradition, today is 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? →

Good Morning Friends, There is a widespread public misconception about what Christians mean when they say “people go to heaven or hell when they die.” Presbyterians affirm the reality of heaven and hell, but they also hold a more nuanced, biblically shaped understanding of what happens immediately at death, what happens at the resurrection, and how God’s … Continue reading When You Stand Before God, What Gives You Confidence Or Peace? →

Good Morning Friends, Faithfulness is never just about you or me. In God’s economy, obedience today becomes a spiritual seed that grows into tomorrow’s harvest. Scripture shows that the ordinary, daily practices of loving God and teaching His ways shape not only our lives but the generations that follow. So, Are You Witnessing A Faithfulness That … Continue reading Are You Witnessing A Faithfulness That Changes The Generations? →

Good Morning Friends, You’ve likely grown closer to God through forgiveness, prayer, praise, and Scripture. But here is a surprising truth: did you know that in giving hope to the poor, you draw nearer to sanctification. Scripture (Summarized) Matthew 5:41 Jesus teaches radical generosity—go the second mile. Matthew 8:1–4 Jesus heals a leper with compassion and secrecy, showing that … Continue reading Did You Know That In Giving Hope To The Poor, You Draw Nearer To Sanctification? →

Good Morning Friends, Grace has been defined as “unmerited favor.” Few stories in Scripture illustrate this more vividly than the grace shown to Jehoiachin. Though he did evil in the sight of the Lord and opposed Jeremiah, he remained popular with the people. Yet his sin and Judah’s, carried devastating consequences. Jerusalem was besieged, the … Continue reading Will We Have The Grace To Rebuild On The Right Foundation? →