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Not everyone was taught this, but many of us grew up with the admonition to put things aside for a rainy day. Many of us might have a backup supply of different items. How much is too much? When does having a backup supply become hoarding? [...]
The story in Genesis 18:20-32 tells us of Abraham's pestering of God about the destruction of Sodom. Abraham asks if God might save the city if there are 50-45-40 ... even 10 good people, and God says that if there are just 10, the city will [...]
The typical way of reading the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) is the obvious one. Martha is following the cultural expectations of a host and the gender expectations of her time. She wanted Mary to do the same by helping her. Jesus doesn't agree [...]
Those who travel often find themselves spending much time researching and planning. We want to know about the destination. We want to pack the appropriate clothing. We want to understand the customs. We want to know our financial needs. In other words, we want to be [...]
Psalm 34:1-9 tells us that when we love and fear/respect God, good things will happen. If we pray, we will no longer be afraid. We will be happy; we will have no troubles. We will have everything we need. These verses are filled with hope, except [...]
Sunday's gospel reading was Luke 9:11b-17, the story of the loaves and the fish. Imagine you were one of the disciples, surrounded by thousands of hungry people. Even if there were a store close by, you have little money. You wander through the crowd, asking if [...]
June 8th was Pentecost, often known as the birthday of the church. Let us continue to open ourselves to the Holy Spirit, so that we may share Christ's love with all people.
Benoit Moreau, of Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, was ordained to the Episcopate on June 1!
Today, the United States celebrates Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor those who died while serving our nation. It’s a time to reflect, remember, and express our gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. While honoring the sacrifice of those who gave [...]
Jesus answered the question that has been raised for centuries, that of who is and who isn't a follower of The Way; who is and isn't a Christian. Even before the ancient followers began their debates and long before we have continued those debates, he tells [...]