This Sunday’s readings are filled with miraculous events: Elijah is assumed into heaven after parting the Jordan river, the psalmist writes of God’s presence turning the rock to a pool of water, and Jesus walks on top of a lake to his disciples’ boat. Since the...
In this week’s Old Testament reading (Amos 7: 7–15), we have a prophet pronouncing God’s judgement on Israel. Sometimes the books of the prophets make Christians uncomfortable or confused. Isn’t God loving and merciful? What do we make of the wrath of God? Two things...
A little over a week ago, I planted some seeds with my kids. They were just simple zinnias (bright, colorful flowers) in the two pots by our front door. Because of our regular afternoon rainstorms, we haven’t had to water them. We stuck the seeds in the soil and then...
Reading with the Rector For many people, summer is a time to slow down and embrace sabbath. The days stretch longer. Kids are off school. People are taking vacations. Ever since I was a kid, I have always had a stack of books to read over the summer. Never because I...
If there is one person of the Trinity who gets neglected in the Church, it would have to be the Holy Spirit. We pray to God our Father in the name of Jesus Christ. We study the life of Jesus and use the term ‘God’ as shorthand to refer to God the Father. But when do...
Last week, I wrote to you about a forgotten fast in the Church: Rogation Sunday. This week I would point you towards a forgotten feast: Ascension Sunday. Next Sunday, we will celebrate the feast of the Ascension. Technically, the feast of the Ascension occurs on...
