Tag: prayer

Are We Serving God In Our Audacious Prayers For Our Country Or Have We Been Bewitched?

Good Morning Friends, Today we continue our theme of prayer and discerning God’s will through the Holy Spirit. Prayer is the place where God shapes us, a verb that turns us into a better noun. The forming of our character and strengthening of us to face a world that constantly competes for our attention. Though … Continue reading Are We Serving God In Our Audacious Prayers For Our Country Or Have We Been Bewitched? →

Are We Listening to Our Hearts? Are We Motivated by Duty or Devotion?

Good Morning Friends, Today we meet Martha, overwhelmed and frustrated, and Paul, transformed by grace. Both show us how God meets people who feel out of balance, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, and draws them back into their calling. Their stories ask us a simple but searching question: Are we living from duty… or devotion? Scripture … Continue reading Are We Listening to Our Hearts? Are We Motivated by Duty or Devotion? →

What Do We Mean When We Say, “Come Holy Spirit?”

Good Morning Friends, We say it all the time: Come Holy Spirit. It rolls off the tongue in prayer circles, worship gatherings, quiet moments of desperation. But if we slow down, if we take time to think about the words, it’s a strange thing to say. Because biblically speaking, the Holy Spirit is not a … Continue reading What Do We Mean When We Say, “Come Holy Spirit?” →

Have Our Relationships Been Fired In A Way That Will Glorify God For the Kingdom to Come?

Good Morning Friends, The Christian life is often described with noble images such as fighting the good fight, and running the race with perseverance. Yet Paul gives us a surprising one: we are clay pots, ordinary vessels with cracks and imperfections. Still, God fills these jars with treasure, redeeming our flaws and shaping us through struggle. … Continue reading Have Our Relationships Been Fired In A Way That Will Glorify God For the Kingdom to Come? →

Will We Pray That Mercy Has Already Triumphed Over Judgement For Our Salvation?

Good Morning Friends, Today’s Gospel shows Jesus confronting the Pharisees’ rigid control over Sabbath rules. His hungry disciples pluck grain, and the Pharisees—guardians of thirty‑nine added regulations far beyond God’s original intent—accuse them of breaking the law. Jesus responds with Scripture, reminding them of David and the priests, and declaring that He is Lord of the Sabbath. … Continue reading Will We Pray That Mercy Has Already Triumphed Over Judgement For Our Salvation? →

Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear?

Good Morning Friends, A life of privilege carries its own dangers, and trusting the government to fix our anxieties often disappoints. Many of the fears swirling around us today may be manufactured worries, concerns that feel urgent but distract us from the deeper spiritual battle. Anxiety, real or imagined, often signals that we have not let God … Continue reading Will We Heed The Right Warning Signs Without Being Paralyzed By Fear? →

When Does Contrary Thinking Produce Fruit?

Good Morning Friends, Many people today say they are “spiritual but not religious,” and some who once attended church have drifted away. I pray they have still found God at work where they are, yet I also believe they are missing the richness of worshiping in community. Perhaps this moment calls us to rethink how … Continue reading When Does Contrary Thinking Produce Fruit? →

Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege?

Good Morning Friends, Sometimes we feel God’s nearness, and sometimes we don’t. You see more clearly when spiritual perception grows as we stop protecting our comfort and start seeking the mercy and justice God loves. Prayer is a privilege, but it also exposes our loyalties. We want the benefits of heaven and the privileges of the … Continue reading Do We Plough New Ground Or Play In The Comfort Of Our Privilege? →