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Celebrating Pentecost and The Love In My Red Stole
I love Pentecost Sunday. I love the red of the vestments, altar cloths and hangings, the festive atmosphere, the balloons,…
Beyond Buzzwords: Following Jesus Rather Than Saving Ourselves
Does it seem like every so often, the Church finds a new buzzword to talk vaguely about? Once upon a…
An Update From The Editor
We’re nearly at the end of another “year” for Anglican Life—only one more paper before the summer break. So here…
She’s Gone B’ys
I want to share some statements that I often hear about the Church. Perhaps you, too, have listened to something…
Emptiness is Fullness
Alleluia! We are in the Easter Season! One of the things that is tugging at my heart this year, this…
Reasonable and Probable Grounds to Believe
Social media is awash with information on intelligence: Rational intelligence (IQ)—what I think; Emotional intelligence (EQ)—what I feel; and Spiritual…
Salmon Fishing and Youth Ministry—Casting Lines To Better Engage the Next Generations
Last summer I tried salmon fishing again. It had been years since my last time, mostly because of my extreme…
The Promise of Easter: Reflections on Commitment, Challenges, and Eternal Assurance
Throughout my life, when I said the word “promise,” I meant it. As a young child, I remember being in…
Embracing Easter: A Celebration of Renewal, Abundance, and Everlasting Life
Easter is the gift of renewal, abundance life here, and, amazingly, everlasting life hereafter! This is all God’s doing! Creatures…
Forgiveness and Service
I have long said that the Gospel at my funeral will be from the 21st chapter of John’s Gospel, if…