The Story
On this day the LORD has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. A child is working very hard at coloring a picture. She has drawn using many colors and every stroke she makes is done with very careful attention. An adult nearby asks her what she is drawing. She tells her she […]
Following Jesus
Where he leads me I will follow. I’ll go with him all the way. On Friday night, Sey and I along with Lee and John Cheek, Bishop Doug Fisher, Pam Mott, Sam Smith, a group of Episcopal Service Corp interns and hundreds of others attended the celebration of the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois, Great […]
What is God saying to us in the wilderness?
Show me your ways, O LORD, *and teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, *for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. (Psalm 25:3-4) It was a cold but clear day last Wednesday and I am so glad that many of […]
A Reflection for Ash Wednesday-Where is your treasure?
Today on this Ash Wednesday, at the beginning of our Lenten journey, we will receive a cross-shaped smudge on our forehead. The ashen sign helps us remember who we are and from where we come. We are of the earth, created by a loving God who breathed life into our bodies so we may be […]
God Talk
1 The Lord, the God of gods, has spoken; * he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2 Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, * God reveals himself in glory. (Psalm 50:1-2) I spent this week at a prayer retreat. It was held at the beautiful Holy Cross Monastery […]
Woe to me if I do not proclaim the Gospel!
For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may […]
Listening for the Voice of Prophecy
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; * those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever. (Psalm 111:10) The readings for this week cover topics that we must listen to carefully. In Deuteronomy, we hear Moses tell the people that God will “raise up” a prophet who will speak […]
God Seeks Us
8 In God is my safety and my honor; * God is my strong rock and my refuge. 9 Put your trust in him always, O people, * pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge. (Psalm 62) On this third Sunday after the Epiphany, as we are invited to reflect on […]
To see as Jesus sees
1 Lord, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 2 You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways. 3 Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, O Lord, […]
God is everywhere
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1) A father was home with his children one afternoon. He was reclining on the couch, half sleeping, half watching a football game, when his children came into the room. “Dad, we have a play to put on? Do […]