Good Morning Friends, Freedom from tyranny like miracles are important if for no other reason than they help us put in priority order, God before all other things. The miracle of creation…the miracle of God having an active hand in the nation of Israel… our own wellbeing….and of course, the resurrection, integrity, and the very … Continue reading Do The Crosses We Bear Reflect The Miracles Of Justice And Mercy?
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Do We Seek Possessions Or Are We Being Possessed?
Good Morning Friends, In today’s Scripture reading Jesus is directing us to stop treasuring our earthly wealth, that does not last, but continue to treasure the wealth in the kingdom of heaven now and for the future. The point is that if we are not going to be controlled by our chattels, we must resist … Continue reading Do We Seek Possessions Or Are We Being Possessed?
Why Would We Be Afraid Of Life’s Storms If We Believe In God’s Love?
Good Morning Friends, The State of Florida is preparing for the possibility of five hurricanes hitting the state this year. Having had the eyes of three hurricanes go over my home in recent decades, with minimal damage, I am not looking forward to this season. In mental preparation we look at three storms in scripture, … Continue reading Why Would We Be Afraid Of Life’s Storms If We Believe In God’s Love?
What Can We Learn About Faith And Leadership In The Parting Of Waters And Ways?
Good Morning Friends, I am not sure I like the idea of always using the lectionary as if the combination of the scripture of the day always holds a special message. But I will go with it anyway since millions of people around the world might be reading this very same scripture. Let’s see where … Continue reading What Can We Learn About Faith And Leadership In The Parting Of Waters And Ways?
How Good Are We At Keeping Promises?
Good Morning Friends, For some, the consideration of consequences motivates proper behavior and for others a night in a cave thinking. For some it is a shout and others a still small voice, like a pregnant pause. Whatever the process we still must decide, or it will be decided for us. We can get back … Continue reading How Good Are We At Keeping Promises?
Is Our Light Shining So Others Might See And Our Salt Salty So Others Might Better Experience Jesus?
Good Morning Friends, The world is watching us. In our role, as Christians we are to help people around us so that they do not slip and fall. We are to be encouragers of healthy behavior. With great love and kindness, we are to help people recognize their mistakes and seek God’s I.V. solution for … Continue reading Is Our Light Shining So Others Might See And Our Salt Salty So Others Might Better Experience Jesus?
Do You Feel You Are Backed Up By God’s Grace?
Good Morning Friends, Being a Christian means being different from all the rest of the eggs. We have been set apart for a purpose full of the Holy Spirit and blessed in ways that baffle the world. Embracing this mindset frees us to do amazing things even to qualify today’s question in the affirmative for … Continue reading Do You Feel You Are Backed Up By God’s Grace?
Where Are You?
Good Morning Friends, God of course knows the answer but asks anyway. And this time the answer is not obviously linked to Jesus. The question is straightforward and designed to make us think about our relationship geographically as well as mentally and spiritually to the design God has set forth. Knowing the right perspective is … Continue reading Where Are You?
Why Does Jesus Still Have A Heart To Love Us?
Good Morning Friends, Once we have established that there is a God and that Christianity is the way to God, then a big question looms that is prompted by what we learn as youth. You see in Sunday School, in church, we learn that Jesus loves us. We sing songs to this point and memorize … Continue reading Why Does Jesus Still Have A Heart To Love Us?
Is The Paraclete Prodding You To Practice A Practical Lifestyle Supporting The Cause Of The King?
Good Morning Friends, Acts of faith are often viewed as being less rational and sound than cold analytical actions. Even our language and the changing meaning of words tends to diminish or even denigrate actions taken born out of our religious heritage. Interacting respectfully with those of different beliefs in a polarized society while remaining … Continue reading Is The Paraclete Prodding You To Practice A Practical Lifestyle Supporting The Cause Of The King?
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