“Save me, O God, by the power of your name, and defend me by your might. O God, hear my prayer; listen to my supplication. The insolent rise to attack me; the ruthless seek my life; they have no regard for God.” Psalm 54: 1-2 Social media and the news contain threats of violence forContinue reading “Turning to God”
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Reflection on a Sunday
“Immediately on coming up out of the water, Jesus saw the heavens tore open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.” Mark 1: 1-7 Like many preachers this Sunday I was faced with preparing a homily while taking into account the events of the week, especially all that had happened on Wednesday asContinue reading “Reflection on a Sunday”
Letter from ECC Presiding Bishop
January 9, 2021 Beloved Communion, sisters and brothers all,Presumably, you have been following the news this past week. Your hearts, I suspect, are heavy. These are difficult days. Whether as a church or as individual followers of the Living Christ, we are called to walk in these days putting our deepest values into action. Prayer putsContinue reading “Letter from ECC Presiding Bishop”
Truth
“If you live according to my teaching, you really are my disciples; then you’ll know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 32 The best thing we can do these days is to turn to the teachings of Christ Jesus and seek to follow our savior. We need to seek firstContinue reading “Truth”
False Prophets
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4: 1 As I continue to reflect on the desecration of our Capital Building yesterday I find I am still ruminating on the signs and symbolsContinue reading “False Prophets”
Desecration of our Capital
The news has been horrific today and brought me to tears. If this was a movie I would be thinking how implausible the plot, but … this is happening. There are people taking violent possession of the Capital Building in Washington DC after a president spent time with them at a rally, stirring up theirContinue reading “Desecration of our Capital”
Balanced on the Razor’s Edge
“My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn.” Canticle of the Turning — Refrain The news has been all Georgia for the last few days as we wait to see theContinue reading “Balanced on the Razor’s Edge”
Danger
“May Yahweh answer you in the day of danger.” Psalm 20: 1 When churches are in cities where state capital buildings are located, they become more aware of current issues. State capital buildings attract both supporters and protestors. A new awareness for me is that when capital buildings are protected, walled off from public access,Continue reading “Danger”
Salvation
“Let us go forth to bring Good News to the poor. It is the great and glorious day of our God.” If you are like me, at least once in your life someone has asked, “Are you saved? Are you born again.” From what I can tell the focus of this question is a “whenContinue reading “Salvation”
Happy New Year!
“I believe that I will see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living! Wait for Yahweh; be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for God!” Psalm 27: 13-14 Happy New Year! Yes, let us be happy that we have started a new year in hope. We have no ideaContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
