“Communities of Reconciliation”
“…God has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” 2 Cor. 5:19b Diocesan Convention begins next Thursday, October 2, at St. Matthew’s, Fairbanks. The theme for Convention this year…
“In the hope of Jesus, the One who is making all things new”
I am on my way home from the meeting of the House of Bishops. I have always looked forward to these gatherings as times of spiritual nourishment and strength. …
“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…