Self-care has become a lucrative industry. We spend billions of dollars on oils, apps, and fitness programs that claim to enhance our physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness… read more

After Sunday worship at one of the congregations in my diocese, I met with the church’s leadership for the standard review of finances, attendance figures, evangelism… read more

Let’s start with the Epistle, which clergy should ponder even if it’s not your preaching text this week, and the Gospel before my longer reflection on Jacob wrestling… read more

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52 Preacher to Preacher Prayer  Lord Christ, just as your Holy Spirit has clothed us with the gift of your… read more

Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) Preacher to Preacher Prayer Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness, I am your sin. You took on you what was mine, yet… read more

Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) Preacher to Preacher Prayer O King born in Bethlehem, the House of Bread, as we look and long for your second … read more