Devotionals
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That is the beauty of observing Lent. It reminds us that Jesus was human.
There is no doubt that Marley was dead. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the… Read More
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MLK on Sin and God’s Grace
As the country prepares to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend, I would like… Read More
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2025 Convention Reflections
The 2025 Convention for the diocese of Northern California took place November 7-8 in at the Redding Convention Center. All… Read More
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D. Broughton Knox on Forgiveness and Its Assurance
I am working my way through the writings of D. Broughton Knox, a 20th century minister in the Anglican Church… Read More
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Martin Bucer’s Paraphrase of the Ten Commandments in the form of a confession
In our Adult Formation class a few weeks back we were discussing the Ten Commandments. One of the purposes of… Read More
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Giving Blood and Donating Organs (A Parable of Stewardship)
In considering this season of stewardship I am reflecting on the similarities between giving blood, donating organs, and stewardship in… Read More
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D. Broughton Knox on The Normal Christian Life
I am working my way through the writings of D. Broughton Knox, a 20th century minister in the Anglican Church… Read More
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Litany Wednesdays
The Great Litany (found on page 148) of the Prayer Book is the oldest part of our English liturgy. It… Read More
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Ask for what pleases God.
In delivering my sermon on the Lord’s Prayer last Sunday I was reminded of a devotional I wrote that was… Read More
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Bishop Charles P. McIlvaine 1 John 4:8-9; “God is Love.”
I have been revisiting a hero of mine from the Episcopal Church’s history, the Rev. Charles P. McIlvaine, the second… Read More
