“Greetings from House of Bishop’s”
My beloved family in Christ, Loving greetings to you all from the House of Bishops meeting. Please know that I am with you in prayer and in the hope of…
“Irregular”
This coming Sunday, September 7, marks the 50th Anniversary of the “Irregular” ordination of the Rev. Diane Tickell. “Diane Tickell was born on April 11, 1918 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She…
“Exalted Humility”
“For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 14: 11 Being humble is often misunderstood. It is common these days to…
“Bent Over”
“[Just] then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight.” Luke 13:11.…
“Where is Your Heart”
Oscar Wilde’s character, Lord Darlington, in his play “Lady Windermere’s Fan,” defines a cynic as “a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” I’m…
“Persistent Prayer”
The upcoming Sunday Gospel lesson from Luke has me thinking about prayer. The irony of that statement is not lost on me. Shouldn’t I be thinking about prayer all the time? Well,…
“Trinity”
This Sunday is Trinity Sunday. One of the most anticipated Sundays for preachers across Christendom–anticipated with either fear and trembling or zeal and confidence. Considering only Trinity Sunday sermons, some…
“One in Spirit”
This coming Sunday is the Day of Pentecost. It is our annual celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit, “like the rush of a violent wind filling the entire house…
“Rising With Jesus”
Next Thursday, May 29, is the 39th day AFTER Easter Day or the 40th Day OF Easter. The 40th day of Easter is always a Thursday because Easter Day is always a…
“The Smell of Easter”
I was attending an online Board meeting this week and participated in a form of Morning Devotions from “Daily Prayer for all Seasons,” a compilation of daily devotional services designed…
