Workers Until the Day (Eph. 6:5-18)

Workers Until the Day (Eph. 6:5-18)

Don’t work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing God’s will from your heart. Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to people. (Ephesians 6:6-7) I recently watched my two young grandsons while their parents were away...
Givers Until the Day (Eph. 3:14-21)

Givers Until the Day (Eph. 3:14-21)

When we think of the word “giving” in our human spirit we inevitably think, “I don’t have enough to give . . .” And in the natural that is very true, but this section of Ephesians doesn’t even factor our abilities into the equation. It is all about God’s abilities. I...
Learners Until the Day (Eph. 1:15-19)

Learners Until the Day (Eph. 1:15-19)

I just bought a new surfboard this week. Well, technically it’s a used board I picked up on Facebook Marketplace, but it’s new to me! Every surfboard is shaped differently, and the way it’s built gives each one a unique feel. To get the most out of it, you’ve got to...
Receivers Until the Day (Eph. 1:3-14)

Receivers Until the Day (Eph. 1:3-14)

During a covid shutdown in 2020, I received a kitten. She has become one of the most consistent aspects of my life, and makes me remember how much I had taken close proximity to other human beings for granted before 2020. In that season distanced from others, she was...
Until the Day (Phil 1:6, Eph 4:7-16)

Until the Day (Phil 1:6, Eph 4:7-16)

I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6) Those of us reading the Everyday Gospel have been reading through the prophets for most of the last two months. While I really...
The Leader You’re Looking For (John 10:11-18)

The Leader You’re Looking For (John 10:11-18)

The shepherd lies down in the entrance to his sheep enclosure, and above is the wide, deep sky in endless blue-black. The earthy odor of the sheep comes with the warmth of them on one side and, on the other, cool breezes of the night bring the smell of leaves and...