Scripture - Acts 1:1-11 On Sunday mornings a great division takes place among Americans, as some go to church & most stay home. Those who stay home are not taking a week off; church is simply not part of their lives. As far as they are concerned, houses of worship are little more than pretty antiques, fussed over by wishful thinkers who do not know when to admit they are wrong & go home. It is one of the most peculiar things 21st century human beings can do, to come togeth

Scripture: John 14:22-29 Let’s begin by looking at the context of our reading. We are privy to events & teachings that occurred on the final night of Jesus’ earthly life. We are in the upper room with the disciples. And to fully understand what is said in chapter 14 of John, it is extremely helpful to read chapter 13, because the climate of the narrative has its basis there. The actions & teachings of J in chapter 13 set the tone for the final sermon that begins at chapte

Scripture. -John 21:1-19 Interrupt our lives, God. Awaken us to your possibilities. Surprise us & open our hearts to new directions. Transform our hearts & minds, as we listen with anticipation for your word. Amen. Having lived the last twenty-five years of my life in North Carolina, the fall is my favorite time of year. After many weeks of humid, hot summer weather, the change to cooler, drier weather is always welcomed. In my youth, I associated the all with campfires