An Early Epiphany Rant

 Thanksgiving is next week and after that (yeah I know the decorations are already up among those that cannot wait) people will begin turning their eyes toward Christmas. Continue reading

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Christ the King

Westmenister Abbey Entry WayThe last Sunday prior to the beginning of Advent is Christ the King Sunday.  This year that Sunday is the 24th of November.

I am fond of the title “Christ the King.”  I think it is a wonderful name for a church or chapel.  It says something – Jesus is in charge here!  It is the will of God made known to Continue reading

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I believe in… the Communion of Saints

The 1st of November is the Feast of All Saints on the Church Calendar.

“I believe in… the Communion of Saints” goes the line in the Apostles’ Creed.

2007_Mansour_JSS_Chalice But, just what does that mean?  When I first started to reflect on the Creed I was pretty limited Continue reading

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For Adults But Not Adult Only

 I recently read “Anglicanism is Christianity for Adults.” (citation below)  I found that comment to be a touch snarky at first (even though I appreciated it). Then I found it off-putting – what about kids? Is this why the Church is aging without replacing itself? Then I thought – No, it is correct. Anglicanism requires Continue reading

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St Michael the Archangel and Spiritual Warfare

War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, Continue reading

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Rich in Money Poor in Action

 

Hear the message on the Rich Man and Lazarus here

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Spurgeon’s College

Spurgeon's College http://www.spurgeons.ac.uk/courses

Spurgeon’s College
http://www.spurgeons.ac.uk/courses

If you are looking for an excellent theological education you need to check out Spurgeon’s College

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The Holy Cross

 There is a Christian praise song with the lyric: We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.  A very different sacrifice than that of the Cross.

It is September 14th and for those who are not aware – it is Holy Cross Day.  The one day per year that the Church makes a particular point of emphasizing Continue reading

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Raising God Fans

God Fans on their Way Out of Church –  It’s True – We Totally Have the Best Religion

It’s True – We Totally Have the Best Religion by David Sipress

It is Sunday and all across America Sport Fan families will gather together in front of televisions and in stadiums to watch one sports team do athletic battle with another.  Continue reading

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Hate Parents, Brothers and Sisters, Sons and Daughters, Myself – Was Jesus Serious?

Jesus said to hate your mom, dad, bother, sister, son, and daughter!  Then He said to hate yourself.  Just what did that mean then and what does that mean for the Christian today?

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