Friday, October 30, 2020 | Reflections
When I graduated from college, I thought I wanted to become a college professor. I took two years off and taught English in South Korea. I learned a lot about the teaching profession—including that I do not like giving grades.I didn’t mind grading papers, noting what...
Thursday, October 29, 2020 | Reflections
From the Archives: November 2, 1955To know that the power behind the universe, the Lord of Creation, cares for us so much that he will suffer for us, and that he has put all his power in pledge to win and redeem us—that is the source of our abiding joy…..(View...
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | Reflections
It’s hard for most of us to understand the enormous cultural gap between Jews and Gentiles in Jesus’ day. Tax collectors were condemned for collaborating with the Romans—but not just for working with political oppressors. The condemnation was also for associating with...
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | Reflections
Have you ever heard of the Sasanian Empire? How about the Chola Dynasty? Know anything about the Empire of Trebizond? All of these ancient realms were more powerful than Israel ever was, yet they have been mostly forgotten in modern history.Tiny, relatively powerless...
Monday, October 26, 2020 | Reflections
I love the humor in this line! Sirach admonishes us not to gossip—but he does much more. He offers us many practical suggestions in today’s reading.We all share stories—that’s how we form bonds, strengthen communities, and claim what we stand for. Yet, told...
Sunday, October 25, 2020 | Reflections
There’s no question that Christianity is facing some serious challenges in the public sphere in the United States. As at other times in history, people in power have co-opted Christ for their own ends.Paul gives us a recipe for a radically different approach, much...
Saturday, October 24, 2020 | Annual Convention, Diocesan News, Reflections
The Keynote Address of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori to the 183rd Annual Convention. You have all been very much in my prayers as storms have blown and drenched this diocese and your coastal...
Saturday, October 24, 2020 | Annual Convention, Message from Bishop Thompson
2020 Convention In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. One of my favorite southern writers is Rick Bragg. So often he takes me back to a time and place, a time present where I can remember with purpose. Listen to how he...
Saturday, October 24, 2020 | Reflections
We once lived on seven acres of high desert outside Silver City, New Mexico. One gift of living there was observing the abundant wildlife. A bobcat spent one afternoon resting under our tree. Another time I encountered a snake by our birdseed bin. In both cases,...
Friday, October 23, 2020 | Reflections
Today we remember James of Jerusalem, one of Jesus’ brothers. Some believe that James was Jesus’ biological brother, while others disagree. Nevertheless, James clearly knew Jesus as a very human brother, with faults and failings like his own. As it was for others in...
