After the destruction of the Temple the ancient Judeans confronted their sins and accepted responsibility for their sins. When we turn to the Lord, the Lord is already there (Ezekiel 33:7-11). In a small sense in his day, Ezekiel’s words were heard and caused a response. Yet, this response came only after much pain and […]
Let us pray to God our Father so that we sustain one another on the way to him: Lord God, our Father, your Son Jesus Christ has brought us together as a community of sinners that you have pardoned. May the Holy Spirit unify us and give us the strength to care for one another […]
Considering zeal, are we to be zealous when we cast out the wicked among us? Are we to be zealous when we point out the slackers among us? Are we to be zealous when we crusade against immorality in the land? I personally think such responses lead to hypocrisy and foster an unhealthy attitude of […]
Let us pray that what is good within and among us flourish: God of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name. Increase within us and among us true faith and nourish in us all goodness. We ask this through Christ our […]
I hope God’s grace and kindness motivate you to share grace and kindness with others, and not just occasionally, and not just with the people you happen to like. May God’s mercy mold and shape our attitudes and lives because when we share grace and kindness, we do what is good, acceptable, and complete (Romans […]
