“Alleluia! Praise the Most High, all you nations; glorify God, all you peoples, for God’s love is strong, God’s faithfulness is eternal.” Psalm 117 It is Sunday. It is a day to remember that God is Creator. It is a day to remember that God calls us to freedom out of all the things thatContinue reading “Sunday”
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The Enemies of Peace
“When I was in trouble I called to you, Most High, and you answered me. Save me from liars and deceivers!” Psalm 120: 1 The psalms are a wonderful source for reflection and prayer. Our human dispositions have not changed that much since they were written. Psalm 120 is titled “Enemies of Peace” in myContinue reading “The Enemies of Peace”
Christian Violence? NO!
“Since the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it.” Matthew 11: 12 What Christian people do not seem to understand when they read their bibles is that once Christ Jesus came, representing the exact disposition of God toward creation, we canContinue reading “Christian Violence? NO!”
Extremism
“Extremism is so easy. You’ve got your position, and that’s it. It doesn’t take much thought.” Clint Eastwood Later today I will be gathering with other faith leaders for training on how to lead our faith communities through the dangerous days ahead. I was struck by what C.S. Lewis had to say about the pathContinue reading “Extremism”
In quietness and Trust
“For this is what Our God, the Holy One of Israel, has said: ‘In repentance and rest you will be saved; in quietness and trust is your strength.’ But you were not willing.” Isaiah 30: 15 The president has been impeached for the second time. The House of Representatives has rightly held this man to account,Continue reading “In quietness and Trust”
Turning to God
“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”
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”
