Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary selection includes two parables that give us a little insight into the Kingdom of God compared to the kingdoms of people. I have added the first verse of Psalm 23 to complement the readings. We begin with one of the first parables in the Bible, the story of the trees. … Continue reading Who Will Feed The Sheep And Will They Ever Be Satisfied?
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Are We Discouraged When We Should Be Thankful?
Good Morning Friends, There was a time in Israel’s history when there was no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes. People felt forsaken because the miracles that had been part of their father’s history were not happening for the next generation. They were wondering why bad things were happening to … Continue reading Are We Discouraged When We Should Be Thankful?
Are We Seeking The Perfection Of Sinlessness?
Good Morning Friends, Maybe our stubborn nature is getting in the way of us making good choices. Maybe we are falling into doing things a certain way just because that is the way we have always done it or because we see others doing something that looks appealing. Both can be problems, especially if we … Continue reading Are We Seeking The Perfection Of Sinlessness?
Are Your Pipes Clear?
Good Morning Friends, Today we reflect on the ministry of Jesus Christ and connect the work he did two thousand years ago on the other side of the world to our lives today. We consider the work of the Holy Spirit and give a shot at connecting Jesus’ work of earning our forgiveness on the … Continue reading Are Your Pipes Clear?
How Is God Being Revealed In Our Lives Today?
Good Morning Friends, There is no doubt that our faith is caught up in Holy History but so too in our personal history as the Holy Spirit reveals the presence of God active in both. To exclude either one I think is a mistake for they are in a dance as our lives play out. … Continue reading How Is God Being Revealed In Our Lives Today?
Do You Realize The Importance Of Godly Commitments For Kingdom Health?
Good Morning Friends, I have said it before and will probably say it again, that both the good and bad news is that the church is like a family. In today’s lectionary scripture, we see the importance of dealing honestly with youth as an important part of community. Jesus opens the door to the inclusion … Continue reading Do You Realize The Importance Of Godly Commitments For Kingdom Health?
Would You Like To Outlive Your Life?
Good Morning Friends, Perhaps you have seen some of the great Cathedrals of Europe built by generations upon generations of stone masons. They began and worked on projects that they knew they would never see to completion. Every stone they laid in its place was for the benefit and blessing of generations yet unborn. Sons … Continue reading Would You Like To Outlive Your Life?
In What Ways Do We Still Need To Learn Like A Child?
Good Morning Friends, Today we consider a question asked by Jesus about who would be greatest in the kingdom of God, and as a backdrop we also consider the relationship between Moses and his disciple, Joshua. The enlightenment here in connecting these two lectionary passages is that Moses and Joshua had a father-son kind bond … Continue reading In What Ways Do We Still Need To Learn Like A Child?
What Does The Lord Require?
Good Morning Friends, This morning we come to a section of Matthew which encompasses a mere six verses, but involves two different stories, one on each of these two topics—one on death and one on taxes. The sage of American History, Ben Franklin, commenting on his hope of the new U.S. Constitution’s permanency, and perhaps … Continue reading What Does The Lord Require?
Do We Put Our Heroes Of Faith On A Pedestal Or Embrace Their Tenacity In The Midst Of Real Life?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary text remembers Biblical heroes, some of whom sacrificed their lives and others who survived many of life’s battles. We look up to these heroes for they do things we think we cannot do. Sometimes they walk on water, but at other times they do very practical daily service. Unfortunately, we … Continue reading Do We Put Our Heroes Of Faith On A Pedestal Or Embrace Their Tenacity In The Midst Of Real Life?
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