Good Morning Friends, The first muffin recipe, found in Hannah Glasse's 1747 book, "The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy," begins, "To a bushel of Hertfordshire white flour, take a pint and a half of Good Ale Yeast..." Obviously, Hannah was cooking for a crowd. Jesus cooked for his disciples and sometimes provided food … Continue reading Do We Have What It Takes To Deliver The Goods?
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Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear?
Good Morning Friends, A life of privilege has its pitfalls. And depending on the government to solve the problems is a great disappointment. Perhaps you are plagued by some artificial anxieties related to what we are experiencing in the United States now…. Maybe some issues you are concerned about are really counterfeit concerns… fabricated frights. … Continue reading Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear?
When Does Contrary Cognition And Divergent Doing Serve God?
Good Morning Friends, I imagine few people actually believe what is in the Bible. Some Ultra Conservative Bible believing churches however do seem to be doing amazingly well. But I wonder if their leaders are just exploiting the human condition of their parishioners. Still, maybe doing the exact opposite of the herd is the best … Continue reading When Does Contrary Cognition And Divergent Doing Serve God?
What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?
Good Morning Friends, Today we have three examples in scripture of the work of the Holy Spirit in prompting the work of God. The first is from Amos who prophesied to the people of Israel even though he was a lay person, a herdsman. The second is from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians about the … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?
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?
Are Doubts Getting In The Way Of Us Having Our Primary Identity In Christ?
Good Morning Friends, Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, and many began the celebration in advance and will have it as a day off tomorrow. For me, it has prompted me to consider all the hats I have worn in the past, currently wear now and might well wear in the future. And as I … Continue reading Are Doubts Getting In The Way Of Us Having Our Primary Identity In Christ?
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?
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