Category Archives: Whispers

HEAR what the Spirit is saying to God’s people…

“Selfie” Prayers behind me

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

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 →

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What’s in a (nick) name?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by

I gave a lot of thought to the naming of my children. I considered things like tradition, family customs, uniqueness, two syllables at most – I was big on that one – didn’t want others nicknaming them.  I had grown … Continue reading →

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Church, Church. You are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Come. Sit at my feet.

Posted on July 22, 2019 by

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 →

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Go and Do Likewise

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

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 →

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Be joyful in the Lord, all you…

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

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 →

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O Lord, my God, my Savior, by day and night I cry to you.

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

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 →

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The Ascension of Jesus is Day 1 of Thy Kingdom Come

Posted on May 30, 2019 by

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 →

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Wondering and Wandering: Finding my way back to this space

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

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 →

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Getting to know Paul

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

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 →

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Lent 5 Year B Sermon

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Psalm 126

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