Category Archives: Whispers
Just a thought
Psalm 107 33 The Lord changed rivers into deserts, *and water-springs into thirsty ground, 34 A fruitful land into salt flats, *because of the wickedness of those who dwell there. 35 He changed deserts into pools of water *and dry … Continue reading
“Selfie” Prayers behind me
So this morning’s Psalm got me started – and not in a welcome way. As I turned to my scriptural journal to record some thoughts prompted by the psalmist’s cry to cry no more, I was greeted by a reflection … Continue reading
Church, Church. You are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Come. Sit at my feet.
Today’s Sermon July 21, 2019 Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a … Continue reading
Go and Do Likewise
Today’s Sermon Proper 10 C Amos 7:7-17 Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:25-37 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What … Continue reading
Be joyful in the Lord, all you…
Psalm 100 Jubilate Deo 1 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; * serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. 2 Know this: The Lord himself is God; * he himself has made us, … Continue reading
O Lord, my God, my Savior, by day and night I cry to you.
Psalm 88: 1 O Lord, my God, my Savior, * by day and night I cry to you. 2 Let my prayer enter into your presence; * incline your ear to my lamentation. 3 For I am full of trouble; … Continue reading
The Ascension of Jesus is Day 1 of Thy Kingdom Come
Today is the feast of The Ascension – the occasion on which the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11, Mk 16:19). The Ascension marks the conclusion of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances. … Continue reading
Wondering and Wandering: Finding my way back to this space
Before getting to today’s readings I spent the morning responding to emails, composing cover letters to congregations where my name has been submitted for consideration, made some follow-up phone calls to my insurance company, then selected from my online newspapers … Continue reading
Getting to know Paul
Several months ago I participated in step one of the wider diocesan process of electing a new bishop in what is called ‘Walkabouts’. The purpose of Walkabouts is for clergy, delegates and members of the Episcopal Church in one region … Continue reading