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3 Things Every New Rector Brings to a Church – Part 2
In part 1, we examined how God uses a new rector to bring a new beginning to a church, and that the new beginning must start with a common vision. We examined that “common vision” and concluded that...
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All Saints’ Day: How Should We Then Live?
“Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and...
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The Promise of Advent – Part 1: Deliverance
Samson and John the Baptist: Two biblical figures who offer us two very different but consistent mandates as deliverers. One of my favorite collects for Advent says, “Stir up your power, O Lord, and...
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The Promise of Advent – Part 2: Redemption
In Part 1 of “The Promise of Advent”, we discussed the idea that Advent offers us deliverance, and the stories of both Samson and John the Baptist illustrate that in different ways. We also said that...
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The Gift of Friendship: Aelred of Rievaulx
Allow me to introduce you to the 12th-century Celtic figure Aelred, who ended up being the abbot of Rievaulx in France and whose feast day we celebrate on Jan. 12. Aelred did something in medieval...
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Lessons in Leadership: Thomas Bray, Champion of Standards
On Feb. 15 of each year, we commemorate a man by the name of Thomas Bray. This actually extraordinarily unassuming and yet courageous pioneer takes us back to the 1600s, when the original 13 Colonies...
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Mary’s Resurrection Story – Part 1: Discoveries
I have to confess to you that if I were the author of the Gospel of John, I would not have crafted the story – the Resurrection story, the most important story in the entire Gospel – in the way John...
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Mary’s Resurrection Story – Part 2: Unlikely Witness
In last week’s post, we looked at Mary Magdalene’s discoveries in John 20 when she visited the tomb to attend to Jesus’ body after his crucifixion. The story ended with her realization of his...
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Go With the Flow – Part 1: The Missionary Gift of the Holy Spirit
Editor’s Note: As you prepare your heart for Pentecost on June 5, read and reflect on these words from Bishop Brewer, and watch for Part 2, coming soon. Many of you are familiar with the story of what...
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Go With the Flow – Part 2: The Missionary Gift of the Holy Spirit
In Part 1, we discussed the celebration of the Feast of Pentecost and how God moved in power to send his Holy Spirit upon the disciples in Acts 2. We also said the Holy Spirit is a missionary spirit,...
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