Monthly Archives: May 2023

2321 – “Longing for a Loving God”

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Matthew 5:38-48 New International Version

Eye for Eye

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Love for Enemies

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[b] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

What Will Sunday Be Like? I Have No Idea!

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   This is it. That “Meet ‘N’ Talk event at my church is this Sunday. May 7 at 10:00 a.m. We’ll have 50 minutes. This is for folks who might enjoy sitting down with me for a short time to talk about faith.
   Where did you start? Where are you now?
   Has your faith changed over the years, and, if so, why?
   I’ll also let folks say whether they go to church. If so, why? If not, why?
   And you can ask me any question you want to.
   We’ll just talk. All who come will get a copy of my book, God, Grace, and Gooseberry.
   And I will give you a copy of the last chapter of Discovering God, my not-yet-published book.
   That last chapter gives an account of the most powerful religious event of my life. A miracle, I guess.
   You may find it hard to believe. But if what I say happened did happen, I think we must accept the whole of the Gospel story.
   We won’t talk about that experience because you won’t read it until you get back home.
   Here’s the exciting part: We’ll have donuts.
   And for those who stay for worship, there will be a church dinner afterwards.
   By the way, this is not an effort to get new members. It is just what I say it is—a chance to meet some of the folks who read Friday’s Word.
   If this is a meaningful event, we may do it again in the fall.
   Drop me an e-mail if you plan to come. I want to have your packet ready for you. And enough donuts!
   That’s this Sunday. May 7—10:00 a.m.
   And I’ll tell you now, I’m older than my picture.