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Being Woke
For several years, we have read and heard about the radical woke policies and how destructive they have been to the welfare of the...

Feb 145 min read
We Choose The God In Us, Part Two
Over the past several days, we have all watched with dismay the kind of chaos and havoc being wreaked on federal agencies and employees....

Feb 73 min read
We Choose The God In Us, Part One
A few days ago, I chanced upon a new idea about the creation story in Genesis. I was blown by this particular idea because that was the...


Jan 315 min read
Burning Fires
Over the past couple of weeks, we have had to watch in horror as the greater Los Angeles area battled an uncontrollable fire powered by...


Jan 254 min read
Wrestling With God
Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of combat sport. It dates back thousands and thousands         of years. Cave drawings of the sport...

Jan 175 min read
Weary Throat
The past week, I joined fellow Episcopalians at the Virginia Mae Center at the National Cathedral for a board meeting of the Gathering of...

Jan 104 min read
Newton's Law
I am one of those students who didn’t really like science. I will read any book except for a science textbook - not even science fiction....

Jan 35 min read
Mr. President
A few days ago, we lost an illustrious son of the land - President Jimmy Carter. Although the passing of the former president was not, in...


Dec 27, 20244 min read
Do It Afraid
A little over a week ago, the Vestry passed the Ministry Resource Statement - the budget for the year. This was after a sober reflection...


Dec 20, 20244 min read
Ordination
Last Saturday, many of us witnessed the ordination of Kiona and four others to the Sacred Order of Deacons. It was a beautiful service,...

Nov 29, 20245 min read
I'm Still Standing
One of the people I have come to know over the past couple of years always has this refreshing response to the everyday question of 'How...

Nov 9, 20245 min read
New Leaf
Fall reminds us of the falling leaves, whereas springs bring forth new leaves - a burst of new life and new possibilities. In that same...

Nov 1, 20246 min read
Principle
During my brief stint in law school, I learned something very important about the American experiment. I learned how the Founders thought...

Oct 25, 20244 min read
Thread
This past weekend was one of unexpected challenges, but it was also one of celebration. We held a successful Annual Meeting, celebrating...

Oct 18, 20245 min read
Instrument
Whenever I preach, I offer myself the opportunity to reflect on the words that I shared after the service. I even go back and listen to...

Oct 11, 20244 min read
Vanity
When I returned from my sabbatical, I began offering a prayer before the final blessing during worship. This is the prayer: Teach us,...

Oct 4, 20245 min read
Transcending Circumstances
I have long thought about how our circumstances do shape and influence us. Those circumstances can be a limitation but they can also be...


Sep 27, 20245 min read
The Key Word
Vestry Meetings at Christ Church begin with a meal. The meal is usually provided by two Vestry members. Before each meal, we will share...


Sep 20, 20244 min read
Violence
A few days ago, we heard in the news of the assassination attempt on the life of the former president-Donald Trump. Thank God this was...

Sep 13, 20244 min read
Four Incredible Years
It was a bright sunny afternoon under the trees by the parish hall. Earlier that day, I had cleaned the table and bench because no one...


Jun 28, 20247 min read
M3daas3, part 5 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
When I first spoke to Steve and Donna, I told them that I was on my way to a Mission Trio. They invited me to respond to a few questions...


Jun 21, 20247 min read
M3daas3, part 4 (pronounced 'me-daa-si')
I took a call one afternoon from a Pennsylvania number: "Hello - good afternoon," I said. "Good afternoon, Emmanuel. This is Cliff,...
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