Good morning, friends. As Lent approaches, I find myself reflecting on small acts of love—how they quietly shape our lives. Yet even with Lunar New Year decorations around me and the Winter Olympics on the TV, I feel a touch of melancholy following the Super Bowl. I realize the underlying cause may be something internal because my mother died on … Continue reading What Do You Say About The Way Of Small Miracles? →

Good morning, friends. Yesterday we saw the glory of Solomon’s reign; today we see how quickly it unravels. The king who had everything becomes a wise fool when his heart drifts from God. His many wives, his divided loyalties, and even the order of his building projects—his palace before the Temple—show a life slowly sliding … Continue reading What Kind of Faith Truly Lasts In a World Of Competing Beliefs? →

Good Morning Friends, Today we reflect on the nature of the Church—the Bride of Christ—and on what it means to love God and our neighbors from the inside out. When we look in the mirror, we may think we are polished and prepared, yet God lovingly humbles us so we can become holy. Along the … Continue reading How Do We Become More Like Jesus, Come Clean, And Keep Tending The Garden Of Our Souls? →

Good Morning Friends, When Solomon stood before the altar, hands lifted toward heaven, he was overwhelmed by a holy paradox. The God whom “heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain” had chosen to place His Name among His people. Solomon knew that no building, however magnificent, could house the Holy One. Yet he also knew … Continue reading Will God Indeed Dwell On The Earth? →

Good Morning Friends, Today’s scriptures and yesterday's sermon on the Fruit of Goodness, invites us to stay centered rather than drift into double‑mindedness. Solomon, Mark, and Paul each show us something about worship, power, miracles, and faith—and together they raise a simple but searching question: Can We Serve Everyone Without Complicating Things? Scripture: “He has … Continue reading Can We Serve Everyone Without Complicating Things? →

Good Morning Friends, As Christians, we are to experience true transformation.  On Friday I wrote a devotional on not being pressured, still we may have a role to play in the Holy Spirit pressuring us. So today we ask: Are We Prepared To Be A Positive Influence That Reflects God’s Power? Scripture:1 Corinthians 2:1–5; Matthew 5:13–16; … Continue reading Are We Prepared To Be A Positive Influence That Reflects God’s Power? →

Good Morning Friends, A few years ago, I lost my younger brother. Though I knew he was ill, the news still came with a particular kind of sadness, the kind that arrives unexpectedly. I’m grateful we shared a final word that honored God. His passing, along with the memories of my parents’ final days and … Continue reading Do You Have Any Last Words? →

Good Morning Friends, David’s grief over Absalom mirrors God’s sorrow over human sin. Our failure brings heartbreak, and true restoration requires sacrifice—ultimately fulfilled in Christ’s death on the tree. With that in mind, today’s scriptures invite us to look beyond the death of a son to the healing of two daughters, asking: Does Your Request Of … Continue reading Does Your Request Of The King Reveal Your Trust In The Father’s Love? →