This blog usually is not a forum for my own opinions, usually I try to present or represent the best within traditional Christianity.  However, recent tragic events have sparked a conversation, and for what it is worth here is my opinion.  This weekend 21 Christians were killed at the hands of ISIS militants.  Since then,... Continue Reading →

I know, 0 Lord, and do with all humility acknowledge myself an object altogether unworthy of your love; but sure I am, you are an object altogether worthy of mine. I am not good enough to serve you, but you have a right to the best service I can pay. Do you then impart to... Continue Reading →

First reading 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm Psalm 50:1-6 Second reading 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Gospel Mark 9:2-9 Prayer: Lord, just as you were transformed on the mountaintop, please, I pray, begin to transform me to be more like you.  Amen.

"He who did not think it robbery to be equal with God took the nature of a slave.  He became all things to all men to bring salvation to all.  Paul, an imitator of him, lived as if outside the law while remaining accountable to the law.  He spent his life for the advantage of... Continue Reading →

II. We are to inquire, secondly, what could have been done which he hath not done in it, with regard to spiritual helps? 1. Let us consider this matter from the very beginning. Two young clergymen, not very remarkable in any way, of middle age, having a toler able measure of health (though rather weak... Continue Reading →

Open to us Lord, your great door, O Fountain of all mercy, hear our prayer and have mercy on our souls.  Lord of the morning and ruler of all seasons, hear our prayer and have mercy on our souls.  Shine upon me, Lord, and I shall be light like the day; I will sing your... Continue Reading →

First reading Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm Psalm 147:1-11, 20c Second reading 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Gospel Mark 1:29-39 Prayer: Lord teach me to be considerate of those I meet, help me respect them so that I may love them in the way you love them.In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. (1Co 9:20 NRS) "Did Paul merely pretend to be all things to all... Continue Reading →

One of my favorite renditions of a beautiful and classic hymn "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown" or "Wrestling Jacob" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7pG6vLmIY