This past Sunday, I preached the sermon below at the 8:00 a.m. service. But something happened after service. Here’s the sermon: The...

Last Sunday, we began our series on Stewardship during Sunday Circle, the adult version of Sunday School that meets at 9:30 a.m. in Old...

Yesterday, I arrived at Claggett Center early in the morning to participate in a Leadership Howard County retreat. This is a leadership...

At the first international student orientation at Yale University, I met a student from Kenya who had graduated from Hampshire College...

Not too long ago, two dear friends of mine got really upset with each other. They got into somewhat of a shouting match. A few days prior...

This past Sunday, I missed Leah Chrest’s wonderful sermon. I couldn’t listen to it in real-time, but I listened to it at dawn on Monday...

The sparks fly within you, making you shed light in dark places, bringing light to those who have experienced darkness like no other,...

I am sure most of you have heard about the ongoing debate in Florida about the so-called personal benefits of Slavery. Well, I wonder......

Two weeks ago, Mike, our Seminarian Associate, shared with us the incredible ministry that he begun at Vantage Point - an assisted living...

I became very much acquainted with Psalm 139 during my time at Trinity Cathedral, Columbia, SC where I prepared the Youth for Rite 13...

St. Paul poses this question: Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? It may have been an echo from Isaiah’s...

"The Lord will provide," Abraham assured his anxious son, Isaac. If you have been following the lectionary readings, you would realize...

A few days ago, I visited a couple who are parishioners. This beloved couple has experienced some devastating loss in recent times, the...

I am sure you may have heard more than once, the age-old adage which says that “A woman’s place is the kitchen.” This adage reflects...

It was four days of interesting stories about this beautiful island with such rich history and culture. The sound of music in the...

I always try, as much as I can, not to make assumptions - especially during services. One can never tell how someone is feeling during...

The Rev. Marcia Davenport concluded her service as a member of Christ Church's staff this past weekend, as she led us in worship for...

A few weeks ago, one of our new parishioners introduced me to a group that meets on Zoom every Saturday morning. It is a book discussion...

The Dwelling In the Word is a spiritual exercise that is like Bible Study. It is part of our Vestry Meeting devotional, and for this...

Two days ago, I received an email to consider applying to be part of Leadership Columbia, a local organization that seeks to help...