Good Morning Friends, I do not know about you, but I am striving to maintain my life in a state of grace, in part, by walking five miles a day and gardening and swimming. And as such I am not much of a prophet or a saint but I am getting healthier so I might … Continue reading If You Were A Prophet, What Would You Say Are The Right Choices For The Cities Of Our Times?
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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?
Are We Listening To What It Means To Be A Disciple and Servant?
Good Morning Friends, Most people wish to serve God, but unfortunately only in an advisory capacity. Too few are committed to actively be a disciple and disciple others and extend the love of God to places and people where it is needed. Sometimes we are called to serve in places not so pleasant. Most are … Continue reading Are We Listening To What It Means To Be A Disciple and Servant?
Will Our Places Of Collective Worship Finish Well?
Good Morning Friends, In the Roman Catholic tradition, yesterday was 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?
Will We Have The Grace To Rebuild On The Right Foundation?
Good Morning Friends, Grace has been defined as “unmerited favor”. In human association, we have no greater example of grace than that shown to Jehoiachin. He did evil in the sight of the Lord. He was an adversary of Jeremiah but a favorite of the people. And ultimately despite grace the sin of Jehoiachin and … Continue reading Will We Have The Grace To Rebuild On The Right Foundation?
Do You Have The Right Metal Guiding Your Behavior On The Journey To Salvation?
Good Morning Friends, When King Hezekiah received a message of an impending attack by Assyrian terrorists, he did not succumb to fear but instead shared the experience with God. Good King Hezekiah did not waste time worrying over it, he knew where to take things that were bigger than he was. He laid it all … Continue reading Do You Have The Right Metal Guiding Your Behavior On The Journey To Salvation?
Do The Crosses We Bear Reflect The Miracles Of Justice And Mercy?
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?
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?
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