Good Theology
Today’s message was written by my friend, Rev. Roger Kunkel
In one of the “Peanuts” cartoons, Lucy is terribly frightened because it has been raining and raining and raining. She begins to wonder aloud if there might be a repetition of Noah’s flood. But Charlie Brown reassures her. He tells her about God’s promise and the meaning of the rainbow and the covenant. Much relieved, Lucy says, “Thanks, Charlie Brown, you’ve taken a load off my mind!” To which, Charlie Brown replies, “Good theology has a way of doing that!”
The theology of the Christian faith is especially helpful here. It takes a load off our minds by showing us that God is love, God is good, and that Jesus comes to us with healing, forgiveness, hope, and grace. Jesus comes in love to bring us home to him.
Let us pray: O God, forgive our feverish ways. Forgive our mixed-up priorities. Forgive our hectic schedules that sometimes crowd you out of our lives. Give to us, as never before, your healing, redemptive love in Christ Jesus. Help us now to make this day a masterpiece. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Roger Kunkel
(November 24, 1934 – June 29, 2011) Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkel was a native of Parsons, Kansas, graduated from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, where he received an award for “Outstanding Student and Citizen”. After graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois, and went on to serve as Senior Pastor in Duluth, Minnesota, and Riverside, Illinois. He served as Chaplain of Heritage Park Rehab Center in Bradenton, Florida, after retiring from his pastorate at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota in 1998. Full Bio
