Greetings Holy, Healthy and Happy People of God, As I write this eNote to our faithful and devoted community of radical and responsible followers of Jesus Christ, I want to invite us in this Lenten Season to embrace the other side of love. Like a coin, love also has two sides. One is responsive to … Continue reading “Love both sides of people, Jesus did!”
Luke 19:1-10, New Revised Standard Version Hiding is an intentional act of disappearing from the sight of others. Hiding gives us a superficial sense of security. Sin often drives us to hiding. Jesus is headed to the cross and makes a conscious decision to see everyone in his righteous path even those who think hiding … Continue reading From Hiding to Wholeness
Luke 18:9-14 Common English Bible Have you ever been in a store and questioned the description and/or price for an item? In most cases the item has been mislabeled. Sometimes people mislabel each other and we even we can mislabel the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mislabeling happens when we intentionally or unintentionally deviate from the … Continue reading Mislabeled Righteousness!
Luke 10:1-2, Common English Bible Jesus offers everyone an invitation to experience the profound love of God. To extend God's love and salvation to the world takes humanity's yes. The yes to God involves a faithful and joyful journey of listening to the truth teachings and then taking action. Jesus sends the 72 out to... … Continue reading Harvest Circles!
Luke 19:1-10, New Revised Standard Version Everyone has the capacity to offer generosity to others. Humanity is made in the image and likeness of God. The image of God in us presents the opportunity for redemptive acts. Jesus is always looking for redemptive acts so that God would be glorified. Jesus’ entire life is focused … Continue reading Generosity is Possible!
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