“We become more focused on our own salvation and self-righteousness rather than to openly struggle with some of these hard sayings of Jesus which challenge our twisted ethics that justify the killing of enemies instead of the loving of the same. How are your vital signs now?”
Category: love
He Comes to Us
John 6: 32-51 When comic strips appeared in newspapers, and we actually read newspapers, Dennis the Menace’s mother said, as she put him to bed: “Time to say your prayers, dear” Dennis said, “I can’t, Mom.” Mom said, “Why not?” Dennis responded, “Cause I can’t think of the exact words.” “Oh, honey, you don’t have…
Love Is That Certain
John 15: 9-17 A man stood in his front yard accessing the damage to his front porch after a storm came through the night before. It didn’t appear severe, but he knew he didn’t have all the tools he needed to remove the damage and begin the work of repairing his house. Before long, several…
Is Access Enough?
John 12: 20-26 Today, it all started with some Greek people who attended worship in Jerusalem during Passover wanted to see Jesus. I’ve been a big fan of Bob Dylan since I was in high school. I’ve seen him in concert five times. The most recent time was two years ago with our son in…
There’s An Election This Week
There is an election this week, by the way. A surgeon, an engineer and a politician were debating which of their professions was the oldest. “Eve was made from Adam’s rib,” said the surgeon, “and that, of course, was a surgical procedure.” “Yes,” countered the engineer. “but before that, order was created out of chaos–and…
Manifestations of God In You, Part 3
This is our last message on the gifts of the Holy Spirit in connection with what our GROW class, our new members /refreshing class will offer next Sunday morning, a spiritual gifts inventory each attendee will be offered to take. What I’ve sought to do these Sundays is enlighten all of us in some of…
Bruno
“Regardless of what has pushed hard against us, we will and are praising and believing in the God that is rich in grace! Alleluia!”
Psalm 102 in The Message 