Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! Last week I was fortunate to spend several days with clergy in our neighboring diocese of Northern Indiana at their fall clergy retreat where we prayed, wrote icons, and gathered in fellowship. It was faithful and holy time and a true delight. For many of us, it …
A Word: Persistent Faith, True Love
Living love in hopeless timesProper 24C | Luke 18:1-8 Jesus tells a story about a persistent widow and an unjust judge, inviting us to compare that to the generosity of God. Just what we need: a bunch of church people being told they need to complain more. I don’t like that anthem. So …
A Word: Neighbors for love
Restoration at a time of divisionProper 23C | Luke 17:11-19 Imagine the moment he found out. A mark on the surface of his skin or a strange tingle underneath it. A sense that was unfamiliar. Maybe he noticed something a few days ago, three perhaps. How long does it take …
