The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King. The knowledge that we'll die someday is something we all think about at some point. The Bible doesn't shy away from this topic, but it also reminds us of the paradise that awaits. From Adam and Eve to St. Paul to the thief on the cross, we're told a complicated tale of paradise that we are invited into as Christ's companions. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christian...
Nov 21, 2022•17 min
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost. People throughout history have tried to predict how and when the world will end. Even some of the dire predictions Jesus made can be found in the pages of today's Wall Street Journal. While many see these as a cause for panic, Jesus offers an alternative response. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspri...
Nov 14, 2022•7 min
All Saints' Day. Dorothy Day once remarked that she didn't want to be a saint who was put on a pedestal. Instead, she reminded everyone that each of us, flaws and all, possess the qualities of a saint. Occasions like baptism remind us that our path asks us to continually turn toward God's light and, when we ultimately turn away, return to that same light. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #...
Nov 07, 2022•12 min
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost. Beneath all the noise around us, is there a part of you that is longing for something? As we move away from the noise, away from any limitations placed on us, we discover a God who longs for us just as we long for God. When we manage to listen for that still, small voice, we meet a God who wants us just as we are. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #i...
Oct 31, 2022•21 min
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. The parable of the Pharisee and the publican serves as an important reminder of how our prayers can become toxic. Do we come to God in humility or do we think of ourselves as better than others? Maybe we're being called, like Jesus, to go down to the places where others have been cast aside. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology ...
Oct 24, 2022•17 min
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Like a persistent child, one of Jesus' parables seems to say that we should pray without ceasing until God responds, but is that really what God expects of us? How are we to understand God's justice, even when it isn't evident?
Oct 17, 2022•14 min
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. One popular hashtag going around is #BeBetter . Some people use it to encourage while others use it to complain. God's grace, however, is a reminder that we aren't brought into a relationship with God because of what we do but simply because we are loved. It's a grace that puts even the most beloved and most despised figures on an even playing field. What would it mean to see everyone as forgiven sinners? #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #j...
Oct 17, 2022•22 min
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. NFL coach Bill Belichick might not be the first modern-day person who comes to mind when you think of Jesus, but both men share a similar motto: Do your job. Listening to side-by-side comparisons of the two figures highlights some key teachings from Jesus which explain what happens when we do what our faith demands of us. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #j...
Oct 03, 2022•17 min
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. It’s our hearts, not our fences, that make us good neighbors. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revelizabethgarnsey #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scriptures #joy #peace #grace #hope #inflation #Luke16:19-31
Oct 03, 2022•14 min
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. People love to offer unsolicited advice on how to have the perfect family, the right credentials, how to be liked, and anything else that will lead to "a better you". We crave to know we're good and good enough. However, it's not advice we need; it's help. Jesus challenges us to ask if the things we give power to are actually providing that help. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #...
Sep 19, 2022•21 min
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost There have been countless moments of upheaval and loss since the devastating events of 9/11, both in our society and in our personal lives. Jesus' parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin teach us that God always keeps seeking us no matter how lost we feel. This message isn't good advice to be followed. It's good news to be celebrated! #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christi...
Sep 12, 2022•22 min
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. So much of life requires us to trust, but how often are we unable to take that first step and let go of the things we're clinging to? When we release our grip, however, we discover a path to true joy and freedom. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revelizabethgarnsey #en...
Sep 12, 2022•13 min
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Search through your social media feed and you can find self-improvement videos on just about anything! Dr. Jewelle Bickel breaks down a lesson from Jesus that isn't "7 Steps to a Better You" but instead teaches us about humility, our worth, and who we are. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #s...
Aug 29, 2022•12 min
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. The Bible has many stories about people who came into contact with Jesus, changing the course of their lives forever. We still encounter him today, through sacraments like the Eucharist and baptism and, as our lives become marked by Jesus, we are never the same. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #f...
Aug 22, 2022•20 min
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Are you worried about being on your best behavior before God? Do you need to make sure the good deeds outweigh the bad? Just as Jesus twisted John the Baptist's prophecy of being baptized with fire, the forgiveness we receive twists our understanding of having to be "good enough". #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch...
Aug 15, 2022•16 min
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Sell our possessions? Stay awake? Jesus' words can sound shocking and cryptic at times. In breaking down this passage from Luke's Gospel, we learn how orienting our lives less on ourselves and more on the kingdom of God can uncover spiritual treasures for us. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #...
Aug 08, 2022•21 min
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. The economy has plenty of us stressed out these days! However, a closer look at one of Jesus' parables reveals some shockingly relevant advice for addressing our financial fears and helps us think through which of our circumstances are really God's will. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stm...
Aug 01, 2022•17 min
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost The James Webb Space Telescope recently gave us incredible new images from the vastness of space. These astounding sights rekindle feelings of joy and wonder in us. According to people like Jesus, St. Francis, and Thomas Merton, our prayer lives can do the same. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #fai...
Jul 25, 2022•14 min
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost We all have an active side and a contemplative side, but far too often the active side tells us that we don't have time for contemplation. What is getting in the way of developing your spiritual life and how can you bring both sides into greater harmony? #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmark...
Jul 18, 2022•21 min
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Sometimes, we want to know who to consider a "neighbor" so we can figure out who to disregard or exclude. What happens when we stop allowing categories to define us and our actions? What is possible when we drop our assumptions of others...even our enemies? #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #st...
Jul 11, 2022•12 min
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Like those Jesus called as disciples, it sometimes feels like we're being sent into a world that attacks and rejects his message. Jesus' advice is to shake off those encounters and see what happens when we continue to preach the Gospel. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revp...
Jul 05, 2022•23 min
The Third Sunday after Pentecost. Do you feel as though life's stressful situations and headlines keep coming? Some words of wisdom from Wendell Berry and the example of Jesus give us an idea of how we can begin walking through life as a non-anxious presence. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revelizabethgar...
Jun 27, 2022•10 min
The Second Sunday after Pentecost. After every tragedy, we hear countless people offer their thoughts and prayers. But what are we to think of prayer when the tragedies continue? Fr. Justin Crisp ponders if the era of miracles is over or if God is still finding ways to surprise us. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewc...
Jun 24, 2022•21 min
The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday Theologians and scholars have debated and discussed the doctrine of the Trinity for years. However, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are often understood best by simply looking at how they're alive through the mission and people of a church community. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #...
Jun 13, 2022•22 min
The Feast of Pentecost | Youth Sunday What started out as a letter-writing ministry between youth and elders impacted Taylor's life in a way she never imagined. Hear how two people from different generations became close friends and discovered connections they never knew about. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaa...
Jun 06, 2022•8 min
The Seventh Sunday of Easter With the fast pace of our lives and so many tragedies happening, do we need to take a moment and let our souls catch up with us? What will it take to stir us from apathy to action? How can we live up to Jesus' prayer that we "may all be one"? #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #rev...
Jun 02, 2022•13 min
The Sixth Sunday of Easter Are you struggling to be at peace in today's world? Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you", but where do we look? A book written by Teresa of Avila in 1588 offers a spiritual journey to help us find it. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revpeterwalsh #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #...
May 23, 2022•19 min
The Fifth Sunday of Easter. Jesus calls us to a way of love that seems impossible. Beyond loving our enemies, we're expected to love one another the way Jesus loved us. Despite the long odds, this kind of love wins every time. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revelizabethgarnsey #ens #ecct #spirituality #bi...
May 16, 2022•15 min
The Fourth Sunday of Easter We sometimes ask for signs that God really exists. Through Jesus, the world could see God at work and through the Church, today's world can still see Jesus at work. Events like May Fair are a reminder that God is using all of us to do incredible things. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewca...
May 09, 2022•18 min
The Third Sunday of Easter Commentators debate if John's story of Peter and Jesus is about forgiveness or guilt. What might we learn if we saw this as a story about love? #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revpeterwalsh #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scriptures #joy #peace #grace #hope...
May 02, 2022•22 min
