“No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Dear Friends: Just about this time a […]

“When he came to his hometown,…the people were surprised and said, ‘Where did he get this wisdom?‘” Matthew 13:54 Dear Friends: Our beloved Lisa Erdeljon will be with us this Sunday, preaching and presiding at both 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. worship. Welcome Lisa home! At the same time, Freddie and I will be in Cape […]

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.” (Isaiah 55:8) Dear Friends: You will not want to miss this teaching from our gifted resident theologian, John Rybicki Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Here is a prelude from John introducing The Philosophy of Religion… Philosophy explores the process […]

“You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious to God.” 1 Peter 3:4 Dear Friends: This Hump Day message is a day late. I’m sorry for the delay. I’ve been on a silent retreat. This week our Bishop, The Rt. […]

“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” John 13:14 Dear Friends: Last night I ducked into the neighborhood spa and quickly got a pedicure. My feet are gross. Getting a pedicure gives me a false hope that maybe my feet might look better […]

“Jesus replied, “The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” John 12:23 Dear Friends: Today is the second day of spring. The government offices and schools are closed. It’s snowing! God is always searching for ways to enter into our lives, surprising us with the unexpected that we may take notice […]

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 Dear Friends: We’re unplugging. This Friday, March 9 at sundown, through Saturday March 10 at sundown, is the National Day of Unplugging. We need to unplug. Last night Freddie and I had the great blessing of attending the National Cathedral. Our ten […]

“Those who keep the commandment preserve their lives;” Proverbs 19:16 Dear Friends: God knows, no one likes being told what to do. This Lent, as we plunge inwardly into our relationship with God in Christ, we’re reminded of the promise of God in our life. When God gives Moses the Ten Commandments in the whirling […]

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;” 1 Peter 5:2 Dear Friends: On Monday night, your vestry, with great thanksgiving, bid farewell to Mary Erdeljon, Susan Simmons and Jeanne Trimble […]

The days are coming when I will make a new covenant…Jeremiah 31:31 Dear Friends: When 36,000 feet up, just before the captain has turned off the seat belt sign, the flight attendant gives us the very familiar in flight speech. Basically, in case of an emergency, remember, we’re always to first put on our own […]