by afladmin | Jul 7, 2025
By: The Rev. Cathie P. Young I like to ponder the early disciples and their relationship with the Holy Spirit. When they first walked with Jesus they were decidedly WITH the Holy Spirit for He was filled with the Spirit from His water baptism (Luke 3). Then, after the...
by afladmin | Jul 2, 2025
This week’s Scripture lessons form a pastiche on the theme of the value of life from beginning to end, but particularly for the treatment of the sick and dying. The Gospel lesson from St. John and the 23rd Psalm show the overarching care of Christ for all of his sheep...
by afladmin | Jul 2, 2025
Repentance is key to the restoration of a culture of life in our nation. Yet, how we can become so easily discouraged when we experience the dearth of repentance in so very many places. To paraphrase the Gospel lesson this week, we see so many who should be servants...
by afladmin | Jul 2, 2025
By: Canon Georgette Forney Repent, and be baptized can be scary and strange words to hear in 21st century America, but they are the only words that can really help someone. Our culture is full of the people who are hurting. The reasons people hurt are as numerous as...
by afladmin | Jul 2, 2025
By: The Rev. Keith Allen Life Application: There are two truths that stand out in this passage. First, our life begins in the womb. The Psalmist is aware that even prior to birth we are “alive”, for we could not be guilty if we were not persons. This should challenge...
