Beyond the Patio

The Sacred Journey Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:32-40 Probably everyone here has watched at least one episode of Star trek. Star trek was on the TV in one form or another for years. They have come out with a number of  movies. I’ve seen most of them. I don’t remember all the stories but I … More Sacred Journey – for August 11 (9th Sunday After Pentecost)

Rich Toward God Luke 12:13-21 Whenever I face the death of another person, whether old, young, or in between, I can’t help but face my own death. I can’t help but face the fact that I am going to die. I’ve been thinking about that this week. I realize that I am already over 20 … More Rich Toward God – for August 4 (8th Sunday After Pentecost)

What Are We Asking For ? Luke 11:1-13 There was a cartoon that I saw at one time which depicted a pyjama clad tot shouting to his parents, “I’m going to say my prayers. Does anyone want anything?” I afraid that is the way a lot of people look at prayer. It is seen as … More What Are We Asking For? – 7th Sunday after Pentecost

OUR SEARCH FOR MEANING Luke 10:38-42 The search for meaning in life is certainly one of the greatest and most persistent drives that people have.  Our circumstances continually change and every time that happens we are faced with the search for new meaning in every new situation.  So, the search for meaning is not a … More Our Search for Meaning = 6th Sunday After Pentecost

What Keeps Us From Caring? Luke 10:25-37 I have always understood the parables and many of the stories in Scripture, although told in a different place and time,  are really about us. In regard to this understanding, I have tried to put myself into the characters in the story. In the story of the Good … More What Keeps Us from Caring? 5th Sunday After Pentecost

The Urgency of Sharing the Vision Day by Day Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 I have had the experience from time to time of what I could only describe as a “lost opportunity”. Sometimes it has been in regard to ministering to a person. I have had the feeling , or at least an inner urging, that … More Day By Day – 4th Sunday After Pentecost

THE POINT OF NO RETURN Luke 9:51-62 Have you in your life had the feeling that you have gone by the point of no return?  You use that expression to indicate a time when choosing a course of action there is no turning back. People talk about a point of no return when they are … More The Point of No Return – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Casting Out Demons in Our Lives Luke 8:26-39 What do you think of demons? It is not that strange to talk about demons in a world where movies and TV programs display extraterrestrial beings taking up residents in human bodies and taking over the human minds and wills. When people act out of character we … More Casting Out the Demons in Our Lives – 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Basking in the Glory of God Psalm 8 This day in the Christian year is referred to as Trinity Sunday. I use to try to explain the Trinity known as God but never could because all the analogies that I could muster up fell short of the Glory of God. I think that today the … More Basking in the Glory of God – Trinity Sunday