Express your service in the fellowship of the church. My church cannot grow and function effectively unless each member of my body offers to serve. And, as your consciousness becomes more attuned to me, I will show you my hand at work in the events of your life. Each increase in awareness is an invitation…
Month: December 2018
Serve with Me – At Work: I Stand at the Door, Day 17
Your calling of service can be effectively expressed through your vocation. I have no desire to make of you a religious fanatic who puts piety on display. Rather, I call you to fulfill the task of your profession. Be the best worker and producer that you can be. Only as you do your assigned task…
Serve with Me – At Home: I Stand at the Door, Day 16
Join me in my sacrificial service to those who are in need. I did not come into your history to be served but to serve. I still serve. I am a servant. My people are a servant people. As a member of my body, you are a servant to human need wherever you find it….
I Stand at the Door: Third Sunday of Advent
Enjoy the Sabbath day today by connecting with your God, your self, your loved ones, or your neighbor. Find a way to deepen relationships as you create some space for worship, rest and play today! If you are local to the Olathe area, we would love to have you worship with us at Heritage at…
Think with Me – The Lost: I Stand at the Door, Day 14
I would have you think with me often about another passion of mine. Think with me about “lost” persons. I came into your history to find persons who were lost and bring them back to God. Some well-intentioned friends of mind have so corrupted the word “lost” that you may have difficulty hearing what I…
Think with Me – War and Peace: I Stand at the Door, Day 13
Think also with me abut the threats to all my family. Never, O never, let yourself think that nuclear arms please me. No type of war can bring my kingdom of peace. Think with me about how much the world needs love, not hate; forgiveness not judgment; peace, not war. Let no one deceive you…
Think with Me – Your World: I Stand at the Door, Day 12
Think with me also about the world. That may be hard for you if your life is comfortable and you want for nothing. The nation in which you live has so much wealth, education, technology and business acumen. You may think to yourself, “I have plenty of material goods; I don’t need anything else.” And…
Think with Me – My Church Divided: I Stand at the Door, Day 11
There is another matter regarding the church – division. Daily I feel the pain of my divided body; daily I agonize over the shame of so-called “Christians” who are estranged from one another. Have nothing to do with such conflict. Instead, think with me of ways to create unity and harmony. Do you not understand…
Think with Me: I Stand at the Door, Day 10
Think with me about the larger issues facing my world. Our thinking together will be a prelude for dialogue. I will hold up concerns; you think about each one. As you give me your undivided attention, that very act of attention will permit me to expand your awareness and grasp you more deeply. This expanded…
Tell Me Your Dreams: I Stand at the Door, Day 9
I am also interested in your dream for the future. Put into words what you hope for your life. I’m not opposed to persons who dream large dreams – how could I be? Remember, I dreamed that twelve not-so-disciplined friends of mine would change the world. To the surprise of all they did. I so…
I Stand at the Door: Second Sunday of Advent
Enjoy the Sabbath day today by connecting with your God, your self, your loved ones, or your neighbor. Find a way to deepen relationships as you create some space for worship, rest and play today! If you are local to the Olathe area, we would love to have you worship with us at Heritage at…
Tell me Your Hurts: I Stand at the Door, Day 7
Talk with me about your hurts. Think of your life as a novel you’ve been writing through all your choices and responses. You’ve been weaving all the events of your life together to shape it into a narrative which gives your life meaning. Some chapters of this personal novel may hold painful memories, old hurts…