Good Morning Friends, Do you know how hard it is to go through life without holding a grudge of some kind? My guess is, that even for the most kindhearted of us, down deep in the recesses of our souls – maybe even in a subconscious way – there is a grievance somewhere, a score … Continue reading Do You Act As If You Are Accountable To God When Sharing The Gospel To The Lost?
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Are We Living As People Of Light In The Surety Of Our Salvation And Election?
Good Morning Friends, It has been said that early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise. Not exactly easy for politicians on an election night. Thankfully the elections seem to have been resolved sooner than expected. Regardless, it is true for our health to keep good sleep habits and … Continue reading Are We Living As People Of Light In The Surety Of Our Salvation And Election?
Which Values Will You Feast On This Election Day?
Good Morning Friends, Early Americans feasted on hard work, civic duty, moderation, family, faith, the rule of law, frugality and simplicity. They were ultimately very humble people. Today’s Americans value comfort, experiences, expression, happiness, independence, entitlement, control, acceptance and freedom. And while these choices are not necessarily bad, I wonder which of each, or perhaps … Continue reading Which Values Will You Feast On This Election Day?
Won’t You Be My Good And Wise Neighbor?
Good Morning Friends, Today’s scripture is about love, including table etiquette in the Kingdom and conforming to the unity of God in community…but also about wisdom. These things though are connected, for where love is, so too is unity and the work of extending the circle of those who are wise neighbors. So, Won’t You … Continue reading Won’t You Be My Good And Wise Neighbor?
How Do You Profess Being A Christian On All Souls Day?
Good Morning Friends, The custom of remembering the faithful departed goes back to the early days of the church when their names were posted so they could be remembered. On the Communion Table in many Sanctuaries are the words, In Remembrance Of Me, in reference to Jesus and by connection the Jesus Spirit in believers who have … Continue reading How Do You Profess Being A Christian On All Souls Day?
Are We Looking Beyond Halloween And Baseball To Something More Important?
Good Morning Friends, Forrest Gump said that life was like a box of chocolates… you never know what you are going to get. And I would have to say that life is also like a baseball game, a world series game. Like the ones being played between the Dodges and the Yankees. But maybe you … Continue reading Are We Looking Beyond Halloween And Baseball To Something More Important?
Lord, Will Only A Few Be Saved?
Good Morning Friends, I guess I would really like my enemies to have a good life and even make it into heaven for then they would no longer be enemies and even though I might never like them perhaps I could love them. The thing is that each of us will die someday, and we … Continue reading Lord, Will Only A Few Be Saved?
Can You Hear The Groans Of Creation For The Kingdom Of God?
Good Morning Friends, All Christian believers are to submit to one another…much like the church submitting to Christ. But there is a problem for there are many false teachers and even for those blessed to hear the Word, it takes much more character to submit to the will of God than most think. We are … Continue reading Can You Hear The Groans Of Creation For The Kingdom Of God?
Do You Know What Real Giving Is About?
Good Morning Friends, Not all widows are poor and not all widows are generous, but whether wealthy or not they can help us to learn the nature of impressing God. The harsh reality is that our buying and giving habits can often perpetuate systems that marginalize the poor and contradict good stewardship. Integrating the faith … Continue reading Do You Know What Real Giving Is About?
Are We Being Forged In Unity With Christ Through The Hardships Of Life’s Valleys?
Good Morning Friends, We live in a world of hills and valleys in reality and metaphorically speaking as well. We have problems that are referred to as valleys and frankly they are often inevitable and impartial and sometimes unpredictable because we are human and that is just the way life is. But if we discern … Continue reading Are We Being Forged In Unity With Christ Through The Hardships Of Life’s Valleys?
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