Good Morning Friends, Every generation seems to think that the end game is closer than ever. And yes, in many ways the Kingdom of God of Heaven is closer each moment and yet both judgement and grace come every day. The thought of the end times could fill people with panic attacks. But the message … Continue reading  Is Our Soul In A Healthy Union With Others When It Comes To Ministry? →

Good Morning Friends, There is talk about feeding with love this Advent and appropriately so. Today in a passage from Isaiah we see the great joy and hope of a feast without death and in the Gospel of Matthew the means of this movement of love multiplied in the grass roots to feed the souls … Continue reading Will You Join Us In Having An Abundant And Healthy Spiritual Feast This Advent? →

Good Morning Friends, As we begin the four weeks of Advent it is a good time to reflect on the meaning of Christian joy and the hope joy brings in our work of sharing the good news. It is a great time to contemplate our relationship with Jesus and what a gift our friendship has … Continue reading Are You Willing To Wait Patiently For A Peace That Passes Understanding? →

Good Morning Friends, Yesterday we played Handbells and the Advent candle of hope was lit during our worship service, then I joined the youth to lead church school for the Middle School and High School youth. Today’s lectionary text from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew touches on the hope that was made possible by Jesus. … Continue reading What Happens When Christ’s Authority And Our Belief Converge? →

Good Morning Friends, I don't know about you but I grew up on the comics of Charles M. Schultz. He was born this time of the year and if he was still alive, he would have been over a hundred years old. If you have ever read the Comics in the Newspaper, you have read his Peanuts strips. A … Continue reading Do We Have The Faith, Hope And Peace That Prepares Us To Sing A New Song In The New Year? →

Good Morning Friends, Today is Black Friday marking the beginning of the Christmas Shopping Season and a gauge of our financial security. And no, it is not a religious holiday though commerce is a pillar of our nation's structure. Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day and though its underlying focus is Christian like it is not a religious holiday either. … Continue reading Do You Recognize the Authority of Christ As Your Security? →

Good Morning Friends,  The Gospel of Jesus has always been a bit disturbing to people, but it is never really dull. People, especially those in power, look at it with suspicion. And frankly it is understandable, for when opportunities for being part of critical events in Holy History present themselves, danger seems to always be … Continue reading How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out?  →

Good Morning Friends, I can tell you what makes people happy. It’s dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. The best ways to produce those hormones and neurotransmitters are to exercise, eat a healthy diet with lots of different plants, pray, have purpose, do things that help other people and be in a community where you see people … Continue reading Will The Replacement Of What We Have With What Think We Want Make Us Happy? →