Tag: jesus

What Happens When Christ’s Authority And Our Belief Converge?

Good Morning Friends, Yesterday the Advent candle of hope was lit during our worship service. Today’s lectionary text from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew touches on the hope that was made possible by Jesus. The prophet Isaiah foresaw the Savior of sinners, the Lord Jesus Christ, and painted a picture of this hopeful future … Continue reading What Happens When Christ’s Authority And Our Belief Converge? →

Do You Know The Signs Of Christ’s Coming?

Good Morning Friends, Today is the first Sunday in Advent and the scripture really is a continuation of the little apocalypse presented in the Gospel reading which follows last week’s Christ the King Sunday scripture. So, today we read about the sea threatening to spill over its shores and engulf the world, and it seems … Continue reading Do You Know The Signs Of Christ’s Coming? →

Do You Recognize the Authority of Christ As Your Security?

Good Morning Friends, Today is Black Friday marking the beginning of the Christmas Shopping Season. And no, it is not a religious holiday. Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day and though its underlying focus is Christian like it is not a religious holiday either. Maybe we have too much feasting going on. Anyway, I watched a bit … Continue reading Do You Recognize the Authority of Christ As Your Security? →

Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To Hear This Thanksgiving?

Good Morning Friends, Today on this Thanksgiving Day, the assigned Anniversary of that story of grace in the face of possible starvation that is said to have happened more than 400 years ago, we read a passage prophesying about the fall of evil’s rule on earth and in it is hope of a tool for … Continue reading Do You Know What The Devil Does Not Want Us To Hear This Thanksgiving? →

How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out For Those You Love?

Good Morning Friends,  Peace in the Middle East. Perhaps. At least that is what the News Feeds claim. In the disturbing drama of the war, we can only hope the ceasefire holds and people can return home. So too the Gospel of Jesus has always been a bit disturbing to people, but it is never … Continue reading How Do You See The Drama Of History Being Played Out For Those You Love? →

Will The Replacement Of What We Have With What We Think We Want Make Us Happy?

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 We Think We Want Make Us Happy? →

Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us A Dream Pleasing To God For The New Liturgical Year?

Good Morning Friends, Today we consider the beginning of the Advent season this coming Sunday and the scripture selections from the lectionary for this time in the worship year. We consider the nearly 1700-year history of practice of what we experience in our worship year just begun. More specifically we, in our stewardship season, consider … Continue reading Is The Holy Spirit Might in the Mite Conceiving In Us A Dream Pleasing To God For The New Liturgical Year? →

Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter?

Good Morning Friends,  The setting for today’s lectionary reading is the days before the Passover and the final week before Jesus’ Crucifixion. Most likely Jesus was staying in the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany at night and going to the Temple to teach during the days. And one day he saw something … Continue reading Would Our Worship Today Measure Up As Sweet Then Bitter? →

How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come?

Good Morning Friends,  Today we have examples of both Jesus and John weeping.  I think their tears like ours are designed to soften hearts and give us a better ability to grieve and even be open to hurt and wounding that in time might become a source of healing for others. You see, being open … Continue reading How Do We Prepare To Shed A Credible Tear For What Must Come? →