Good Morning Friends, God’s power reveals what is inside a person and a person is judged on that against the will of God. It is not something you can figure out and earn as an act of service. It must be out of love as an act of faith though the Grace of God connected … Continue reading Are We Praying For God’s Purpose Of The End Game To Be Revealed In Our Lives? →

Good Morning Friends, Well maybe God does not change, but we do and sometimes that is a very good thing for it is in the character of God to be merciful. And we do so need mercy. But do not think for a moment that you or I have this figured out even when we … Continue reading How Do We Nurture A Heart Of Mercy And Hope In A Topsy-Turvy World? →

Good Morning Friends, The disasters in the news and that some of us experienced firsthand over the last few years have helped me to realize in a deeper way that my life is on loan from God and so each moment is something to bring joy. It also reminded me that hoarding joy is pointless … Continue reading Are You Rich Toward God? →

Good Morning Friends, The first missionaries in the Bible had it tough. Scripture says they were being sent out like sheep among wolves first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles. One might think it reasonable to throw in the towel and call it quits but Jesus did not quit, and Paul was not … Continue reading Why Would We Turn Our Back On Jesus When The World Needs The Sanity He Offers Now? →

Good Morning Friends, Today we revisit a recent lectionary selection about disappointed and disillusioned people who accuse God of being unfair. If you go to an institutional church, you most likely have seen the problem firsthand. But today let us interpret this issue through a passage from Romans. So, in review, we got a sense … Continue reading What Is The Good Of Trying To Serve God If We Are Unsure Of Divine Will? →

Good Morning Friends, There are several hard saying of Jesus like the first will be last and the last first, and deny oneself and take up a cross, and be perfect and love your enemies. Today we look at one that can be shortened to don’t look back. And of course, we think of Lot’s … Continue reading Are You Only A Fan Of Jesus Or Are You A Committed Follower When It Comes To The Opportunity Of A Lifetime? →

Good Morning Friends, Long before Jesus stood on the hillside outside Jerusalem to commission the disciples, he commissioned them in Galilee for a ministry with a message, a method, and a means to fulfill it. They did not feel prepared to carry it out, but they went anyway. Where else could they go? They had … Continue reading How Is The Way You Love And Are Loved Empowering Your Mission Work For The Greater Revival? →

Good Morning Friends Since the time of Adam people have been bombarding heaven with their prayers and calling out in the name of God to solve their immediate plight. Some had been short prayers, some long prayers, most for self, but some for others, some out of sorrow, some out of praise, some private, some … Continue reading Can The Place Where You Worship Truly Be Called A House Of Prayer? →

Good Morning Friends,     Honestly, I get a little irritated when people are not satisfied with what they have and always want more and more. Part of me wants to be kind and please people. Another part does not want to risk being taken advantage of. But given the balance of things I think it is … Continue reading Where Does Wealth And Contentment Lead You In A World That Seems Imperfect Even Though We Believe In A Sovereign Maker? →

Good Morning Friends, Today’s lectionary selection includes the introduction to Paul’s letter to the Colossians and what is interesting about it is its very positive attitude of thanksgiving. That was the convention of the day on how to write letters. Give the good news first before the bad. The real issue that Paul had on … Continue reading How Is Your Spiritual Health Aligning With The Kingdom Of God? →