Scientific American has posed a great 60 second podcast on there web site that discusses the "Great Garbage Patch." This is a floating collection of plastic trash that has coalesced in the Pacific Ocean; first discovered in 1997. Most distressing of all is the new report that the garbage patch is now size of the "United States!"
Here is the link, give it a listen. If we really want to pass a decent home on to future generations, we desperately need to get busy about taking better care of it.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The Episcopal Church launches a new web site
I am Episcopalian, a new web site launched today, Ash Wednesday 2009.
The sight is a delightful collection of personal stories and testimonies of members of the Episcopal Church.
Below is a sample, or just click the title above to go straight to the site.
The sight is a delightful collection of personal stories and testimonies of members of the Episcopal Church.
Below is a sample, or just click the title above to go straight to the site.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Einstein and the conversation between science and religion
Dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix AZ. has a grate post on his blog about Einstein's views and the challenges presented by him and others of the same perspective.
In short, Einstein believed in a divine ordering of the universe but doubted that one could have a personal relationship with God. Perhaps, he even doubted that God had personhood.
Take a look at Nick's post and the article he refers to in Discovery Magazine's blogs.
In short, Einstein believed in a divine ordering of the universe but doubted that one could have a personal relationship with God. Perhaps, he even doubted that God had personhood.
Take a look at Nick's post and the article he refers to in Discovery Magazine's blogs.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Homily for the Last Sunday afer Epiphany
As we look ahead to the season of lent, let us plan to make it a time of transformation.
In our first reading we saw Elijah taken up to heaven in the fiery chariot and whirlwind. Elisha, his successor receives a first born’s inheritance (Deuteronomy 21:17 requires that the eldest son inherit a double portion of his father’s wealth). Three times Elijah invites Elisha to travel no farther: he tests Elisha, to decide whether he is truly loyal. Each time, Elisha proves his loyalty, and so the two travel southward from “Gilgal” to “Bethel,” then east to “Jericho” and finally to “the Jordan.” Elijah offers Elisha a reward for his loyalty. Then Elisha requests that he receive the principal (“double”) share of Elijah’s spirituality.
The motivation behind our second reading is that Paul has received a letter from the Corinthian church and set about answering their questions. It appears that some have criticized him for failing to make the good news clear, or for limited success in bringing people to Christ.
Our story from Mark’s Gospel depicts Jesus Transfiguration. Jesus’ glory is revealed to his closest disciples. Again, he orders them to keep silent. What led up to this was Jesus foretelling his death and resurrection, and that God’s kingdom will begin soon. “... the Son of Man must . . . be rejected . . . and be killed, and . . . rise again. He said this quite openly.” Then: if any want to follow him, let them renounce their self-centeredness. Those who play it safe will perish, those who give their lives for him and the gospel, will be saved.
Now “six days” after Peter’s recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, Jesus takes the inner circle of disciples (“Peter and James and John”) up a mountain. There he is “transfigured,” changed in form, metamorphosed. Some scholars point out that Elijah represents the prophets and Moses the law, the basic authority in Judaism. The proclamation spoken by the divine voice is like that at Jesus’ baptism revealing that The Son of Man is Son of God. The vision ends “suddenly.”
Lent is one of those realities that we know almost too well and often misinterpret. It is a season of introspection and penitence for our misdeeds. However, the focus is really much broader than this. Its ultimate purpose is not humbling ourselves. It is reaching for a spiritual goal, or personal transformation. Lent is a season of pursuing personal holiness. This may sound strange but really we are all called to holiness. Not the kind of heroic holiness we read about in the lives of the saints or in the stories of the Bible. We are called to a simple “every day” holiness. This kind of holiness is transforming. It does change one’s life, and the way one is perceived by others.
I am sure you have met and know individuals who just impress you with their goodness. That is a mark of personal holiness. Sometime we are not even aware of the goodness we exude from our selves. This is a season to get back in touch with all these things.
This year, I would like to encourage all of us to focus less on removing something from our lives: bad habits, favorite foods, etc. And to focus more on what we need to add to our lives: daily prayer, a greater awareness of God’s presences, charity, forgiveness of others, etc. During this week please think and pray about these ideas.
In our first reading we saw Elijah taken up to heaven in the fiery chariot and whirlwind. Elisha, his successor receives a first born’s inheritance (Deuteronomy 21:17 requires that the eldest son inherit a double portion of his father’s wealth). Three times Elijah invites Elisha to travel no farther: he tests Elisha, to decide whether he is truly loyal. Each time, Elisha proves his loyalty, and so the two travel southward from “Gilgal” to “Bethel,” then east to “Jericho” and finally to “the Jordan.” Elijah offers Elisha a reward for his loyalty. Then Elisha requests that he receive the principal (“double”) share of Elijah’s spirituality.
The motivation behind our second reading is that Paul has received a letter from the Corinthian church and set about answering their questions. It appears that some have criticized him for failing to make the good news clear, or for limited success in bringing people to Christ.
Our story from Mark’s Gospel depicts Jesus Transfiguration. Jesus’ glory is revealed to his closest disciples. Again, he orders them to keep silent. What led up to this was Jesus foretelling his death and resurrection, and that God’s kingdom will begin soon. “... the Son of Man must . . . be rejected . . . and be killed, and . . . rise again. He said this quite openly.” Then: if any want to follow him, let them renounce their self-centeredness. Those who play it safe will perish, those who give their lives for him and the gospel, will be saved.
Now “six days” after Peter’s recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, Jesus takes the inner circle of disciples (“Peter and James and John”) up a mountain. There he is “transfigured,” changed in form, metamorphosed. Some scholars point out that Elijah represents the prophets and Moses the law, the basic authority in Judaism. The proclamation spoken by the divine voice is like that at Jesus’ baptism revealing that The Son of Man is Son of God. The vision ends “suddenly.”
Lent is one of those realities that we know almost too well and often misinterpret. It is a season of introspection and penitence for our misdeeds. However, the focus is really much broader than this. Its ultimate purpose is not humbling ourselves. It is reaching for a spiritual goal, or personal transformation. Lent is a season of pursuing personal holiness. This may sound strange but really we are all called to holiness. Not the kind of heroic holiness we read about in the lives of the saints or in the stories of the Bible. We are called to a simple “every day” holiness. This kind of holiness is transforming. It does change one’s life, and the way one is perceived by others.
I am sure you have met and know individuals who just impress you with their goodness. That is a mark of personal holiness. Sometime we are not even aware of the goodness we exude from our selves. This is a season to get back in touch with all these things.
This year, I would like to encourage all of us to focus less on removing something from our lives: bad habits, favorite foods, etc. And to focus more on what we need to add to our lives: daily prayer, a greater awareness of God’s presences, charity, forgiveness of others, etc. During this week please think and pray about these ideas.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
More on Christian Faith and Science
Getting back to an earlier posting on Faith and Science....
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Darwin. This anniversary has brought about much celebrating in the scientific community and angst in the more fundamentalist parts of the christian community. I've talked early about my own view and will post further reflections in the days and weeks ahead. Today let me share a couple of great pod casts from the Scientific American Web Site. They should provide great food for thought.
Click here and enjoy
By the way, you can download them to any mp3 player - you don't have to have an iPod!
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Darwin. This anniversary has brought about much celebrating in the scientific community and angst in the more fundamentalist parts of the christian community. I've talked early about my own view and will post further reflections in the days and weeks ahead. Today let me share a couple of great pod casts from the Scientific American Web Site. They should provide great food for thought.
Click here and enjoy
By the way, you can download them to any mp3 player - you don't have to have an iPod!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
How to Avoid Choking Under Pressure
Scientific American has just published a great article on research into the reality that we humans can fall apart when we most want to preform at our best. This is of real value, not just to athletes, but also to those of us who give presentations (or in my case teach preach and sermonize).
Read the article here
Any thoughts?
Read the article here
Any thoughts?
Monday, February 9, 2009
The Episcopal Church's 2009 General Convention
The Episcopal News Service is running a great story on the up coming General Convention. Here is the teaser:
Six months before General Convention, it is already clear that dioceses want the triennial gathering to tackle a range of issues including same-gender relationships, criteria for consenting to episcopal consecrations, the environment, the economy, financing theological education and liturgical change.
Read the full article here. It looks like we are heading for an "Interesting" convention.
Six months before General Convention, it is already clear that dioceses want the triennial gathering to tackle a range of issues including same-gender relationships, criteria for consenting to episcopal consecrations, the environment, the economy, financing theological education and liturgical change.
Read the full article here. It looks like we are heading for an "Interesting" convention.
Homily for 5 Epiphany B
My sisters and brothers, do we have strong enough Christian credentials?
In our reading from Isaiah, God reminds the evil doers that they cannot hide from Divine justes. He sees & knows all. This is dramatized by God speaking through the prophet in a direct address to the people. Can anyone measure God’s domain in human terms? So how can you think you can tell God what to do? Surely he decides what is just; surely he is the source of all “knowledge” and “understanding.”
In our Corinthians reading, Paul further illustrates his view that we should accommodate others for the sake of the Gospel of Christ. He also defends himself against challenges to his apostleship. He has written that, whatever others may think, he is an apostle for he has seen the risen Christ and he has brought many to him, especially at Corinth. However, rather than risk that asserting his “rights” as an apostle might become an “obstacle” to faith for new converts, he will not insist on his rights. Nothing must get in the way of telling, the good news. He has brought people to Christ by becoming as one religiously with them: he has behaved in a way not to give offense to prospects for conversion, to establish communications with them, respecting their customs. He has voluntarily restricted the freedom he has in Christ, making himself “a slave to all.”
In the reading from Mark’s gospel we see Jesus furthering his mission by healing Peter’s mother-in-law and “many others.” That she serves them as a show of hospitality, illustrates that she is completely and immediately cured. Many gather around the doorway of the house to see his miracles. The evil forces recognize his power over them but he intends to show himself as God’s agent later, so he does not “permit the demons to speak” Finally He withdraws to be alone to commune with God. This is another theme that will repeat itself in Mark’s telling of Jesus’ story.
In essence, Mark is going about establishing Jesus’ credentials as prophet and healer. We have various ways of establishing our authenticity. We have picture ID, usually a driver’s licence, sometimes a corporate ID badge or military ID. We also have various kinds of professional credentials: State licences to practice law or medicine; a reputation gained through getting our work published, etc. We even sight long lists of accomplishments.
In Jesus’ day one might be known as a Rabi in the school of X, or of Y. Later Christian teachers credentialed their work by attributing them to a master teacher or apostle of the faith: Paul, Peter, John, etc. Part of Jesus reputation as a uniquely powerful teacher/healer came from the easy he had at doing miraculous things; giving a command, touching someone, etc. Rather, than using elaborate rituals or noxious smelling concoctions.
Nevertheless, what are our credentials as Christians? The time we spend in prayer, public worship, doing good and caring things for others? Are you satisfied with your Christian Resume? A friend of mine once posed the question to a group of us sitting in a pub talking erudite theology. If Christianity were outlawed, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
In our reading from Isaiah, God reminds the evil doers that they cannot hide from Divine justes. He sees & knows all. This is dramatized by God speaking through the prophet in a direct address to the people. Can anyone measure God’s domain in human terms? So how can you think you can tell God what to do? Surely he decides what is just; surely he is the source of all “knowledge” and “understanding.”
In our Corinthians reading, Paul further illustrates his view that we should accommodate others for the sake of the Gospel of Christ. He also defends himself against challenges to his apostleship. He has written that, whatever others may think, he is an apostle for he has seen the risen Christ and he has brought many to him, especially at Corinth. However, rather than risk that asserting his “rights” as an apostle might become an “obstacle” to faith for new converts, he will not insist on his rights. Nothing must get in the way of telling, the good news. He has brought people to Christ by becoming as one religiously with them: he has behaved in a way not to give offense to prospects for conversion, to establish communications with them, respecting their customs. He has voluntarily restricted the freedom he has in Christ, making himself “a slave to all.”
In the reading from Mark’s gospel we see Jesus furthering his mission by healing Peter’s mother-in-law and “many others.” That she serves them as a show of hospitality, illustrates that she is completely and immediately cured. Many gather around the doorway of the house to see his miracles. The evil forces recognize his power over them but he intends to show himself as God’s agent later, so he does not “permit the demons to speak” Finally He withdraws to be alone to commune with God. This is another theme that will repeat itself in Mark’s telling of Jesus’ story.
In essence, Mark is going about establishing Jesus’ credentials as prophet and healer. We have various ways of establishing our authenticity. We have picture ID, usually a driver’s licence, sometimes a corporate ID badge or military ID. We also have various kinds of professional credentials: State licences to practice law or medicine; a reputation gained through getting our work published, etc. We even sight long lists of accomplishments.
In Jesus’ day one might be known as a Rabi in the school of X, or of Y. Later Christian teachers credentialed their work by attributing them to a master teacher or apostle of the faith: Paul, Peter, John, etc. Part of Jesus reputation as a uniquely powerful teacher/healer came from the easy he had at doing miraculous things; giving a command, touching someone, etc. Rather, than using elaborate rituals or noxious smelling concoctions.
Nevertheless, what are our credentials as Christians? The time we spend in prayer, public worship, doing good and caring things for others? Are you satisfied with your Christian Resume? A friend of mine once posed the question to a group of us sitting in a pub talking erudite theology. If Christianity were outlawed, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The wonderful (and sometimes frustrating) Siberian Husky
Today CNN is running a story about a sled team in the shadow of an Alaskan volcano which has sparked me to make my first posing about the dogs my family and I are in love with.
Volcano looms over Iditarod dogs, read the story...
There are a some good web resources on the Siberian; there is a lot of junk also. The American Kennel Club gives reliable information but not a lot of detail. The k9web has much more detailed information and is pretty accurate and well balanced.
The Wikipedia article is also pretty good but sounds like the author was a bit frustrated by his/her experience with the bread. I take great exception to the quotation of Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs" ranking used in this article.
Coren’s methodology is flawed. Coren used “understanding commands” and “obey first command” as standards of intelligence. First of all, assessing what is going on in a dogs head, whether they “understand” a command is a very difficult proposition. Identifying and accurately interpreting the signs of understanding would require a full blown study in and of itself. Secondly, a dogs compliance (or obedience) the first time a command is given - is more a measure of their desire to please the trainer than a measure of intelligence. Many working dogs need to have the ability to judge when following a command is actually the wrong thing to do. I will illiterate this with an example from the working reality of the Siberian Husky.
When Siberian sled teams pulled loads as real work, rather than as racing teams, it was not at all uncommon for the team to include 25 or even 50 dogs. The number depended on the weight that needed to be transported. The person running the team used only verbal commands to control the team, no reigns or other devises (this is still the practice today). When you are standing at the back of a sled, which is behind a long string of dogs, you cannot possibly see the trail ahead of you. Your lead dog must be smart enough to disobey your command (right, left, etc.) if the trail is not safe for some reason. That dog must also be independent enough to sit there until you come and survey the situation for your self. This is why I take exception to Coren’s methodology. There is much more to a dog’s intelligence than simply jumping when a command is given.
I will write much more about Siberians in the future, for now let me just say that they are wonderful dogs that do have their demanding idiosyncrasies. They are not for every one but if you are able to deal with their unique traits, they will gladly return the devotion.
In this photo, my wife is training Sport (our first Sibe.) on an agility course. This challenge is simply called the A-frame. Sibes are great athletes and love to work.
In this next photo, Spirit and Sophy are resting after a romp. Though they can play ruff, Sibes are great house dogs. They deeply love, and need, social time.
Volcano looms over Iditarod dogs, read the story...
There are a some good web resources on the Siberian; there is a lot of junk also. The American Kennel Club gives reliable information but not a lot of detail. The k9web has much more detailed information and is pretty accurate and well balanced.
The Wikipedia article is also pretty good but sounds like the author was a bit frustrated by his/her experience with the bread. I take great exception to the quotation of Stanley Coren's "The Intelligence of Dogs" ranking used in this article.
Coren’s methodology is flawed. Coren used “understanding commands” and “obey first command” as standards of intelligence. First of all, assessing what is going on in a dogs head, whether they “understand” a command is a very difficult proposition. Identifying and accurately interpreting the signs of understanding would require a full blown study in and of itself. Secondly, a dogs compliance (or obedience) the first time a command is given - is more a measure of their desire to please the trainer than a measure of intelligence. Many working dogs need to have the ability to judge when following a command is actually the wrong thing to do. I will illiterate this with an example from the working reality of the Siberian Husky.
When Siberian sled teams pulled loads as real work, rather than as racing teams, it was not at all uncommon for the team to include 25 or even 50 dogs. The number depended on the weight that needed to be transported. The person running the team used only verbal commands to control the team, no reigns or other devises (this is still the practice today). When you are standing at the back of a sled, which is behind a long string of dogs, you cannot possibly see the trail ahead of you. Your lead dog must be smart enough to disobey your command (right, left, etc.) if the trail is not safe for some reason. That dog must also be independent enough to sit there until you come and survey the situation for your self. This is why I take exception to Coren’s methodology. There is much more to a dog’s intelligence than simply jumping when a command is given.
I will write much more about Siberians in the future, for now let me just say that they are wonderful dogs that do have their demanding idiosyncrasies. They are not for every one but if you are able to deal with their unique traits, they will gladly return the devotion.
In this photo, my wife is training Sport (our first Sibe.) on an agility course. This challenge is simply called the A-frame. Sibes are great athletes and love to work.
In this next photo, Spirit and Sophy are resting after a romp. Though they can play ruff, Sibes are great house dogs. They deeply love, and need, social time.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Evolution vs. Creationism
The Pew Foundation today released a wonderful collection of the views on the issue of Creationism vs. Evolution. Most of the religious traditions represented in the U.S.A. are in the listing with a synopsis of their official perspective.
You can read it here
Personally, I have never had a problem with Darwin’s theory. We have to remember that the authors of the book of Genesis (yes - clearly there was more than one) were not trying to tell a literal history of how God did it. They were expressing their believe that the LORD was the most powerful of gods. That the LORD was responsible for all of creation.
I will simply illustrate this point by reminding us all that there are two completely different stories of creation in Genesis.
Genesis 1:1-2:4; Which describes creation in terms of six days of God’s activities and a seventh day of rest.
And
Genesis 2:5-25; Which begins with the creation of humanity, continues with Adam naming the creatures and ends with the statement of why man and woman become one.
It seems obvious to me that we cannot possibly look at these sacred stories and make the mistake of viewing them as literal accounts, they are mutually contradictory. However, we can recognize the expression of faith in God and the spiritual insight that God has provided all things that we encounter in this world. What mechanism God used (how God did it) is another matter.
Einstein’s theory of relatively was (in part) his attempt to answer this question in the broad scale of physics. Darwin’s theory gives us another piece of the puzzle. By the way, both theories have been substantiated by tremendous volumes of hard scientific research. So do not waste time listening to people who clam otherwise.
What are your thoughts?
You can read it here
Personally, I have never had a problem with Darwin’s theory. We have to remember that the authors of the book of Genesis (yes - clearly there was more than one) were not trying to tell a literal history of how God did it. They were expressing their believe that the LORD was the most powerful of gods. That the LORD was responsible for all of creation.
I will simply illustrate this point by reminding us all that there are two completely different stories of creation in Genesis.
Genesis 1:1-2:4; Which describes creation in terms of six days of God’s activities and a seventh day of rest.
And
Genesis 2:5-25; Which begins with the creation of humanity, continues with Adam naming the creatures and ends with the statement of why man and woman become one.
It seems obvious to me that we cannot possibly look at these sacred stories and make the mistake of viewing them as literal accounts, they are mutually contradictory. However, we can recognize the expression of faith in God and the spiritual insight that God has provided all things that we encounter in this world. What mechanism God used (how God did it) is another matter.
Einstein’s theory of relatively was (in part) his attempt to answer this question in the broad scale of physics. Darwin’s theory gives us another piece of the puzzle. By the way, both theories have been substantiated by tremendous volumes of hard scientific research. So do not waste time listening to people who clam otherwise.
What are your thoughts?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Still much to learn about this beautiful Earth
Scientific American has a great article about 10 new species of amphibians discovered in Colombia.
Read it here!
This story also sheds some positive light on global warming and other environmental issues. Amphibians are very sensitive to changes in their environment, so discovering new species bodes well for the local ecosystem.
Scientific American has a great article about 10 new species of amphibians discovered in Colombia.
Read it here!
This story also sheds some positive light on global warming and other environmental issues. Amphibians are very sensitive to changes in their environment, so discovering new species bodes well for the local ecosystem.
Homily for 4 Epiphany B - February 1, 2009
Today’s Deuteronomy reading describes how God will replace Moses as spiritual leader of the people. Leading up to this Moses has told them that they are not to indulge in magic of the Canaanites; God demands complete loyalty and will not permit occult practices. Now God, through Moses, promises: to help them remain loyal, he will “raise prophets (like Moses) from among the people.”
In our reading from 1st Corinthians Paul is dealing with a major controversy about wether eating meat offered to a pagan god is ok. Paul’s view is that since no other god exists but Jesus and his Father, how can one be upset by foods offered to idols. But, one is not to let this knowledge make them arrogant, that would be sinful. They are not to let this insight become a scandal for people of “weaker” hearts. You gain noting by eating such food and loose noting by abstaining from it. The point being, members of a Christian community need to extend support to each other not cause one another to fall.
Today’s gospel story has many layers to it. Capernaum was a prosperous town on the Sea of Galilee. A synagogue was the place people met to worship and study the Jewish faith. Anyone with sufficient knowledge could teach so an invitation opened to a new comer was common. Most Rabbis would quote scripture and even other teachers as a support for their teaching. Jesus impressed the people with his independent teachings. Jesus speaks directly, confident of his own “authority.”
The “man with an unclean spirit” brings in one of Mark’s themes that will continue though out his gospel. The secret or hidden Messiah. The devil, speaking through the man he has possessed recognizes Jesus true identity and challenges his meddling in the domain of evil. He recognizes that Jesus’ coming spells the end of the devil’s power. Jesus silences him before he can reveal the secret. Wonder-workers of the day healed using ritual or magic, but Jesus preforms the exorcism simply through verbal commands.
Do we recognize his power for healing in our lives? Or is that something that only happed back in the bible days. Could he intervene in the natural order today and work mysterious things for us? Dare we reach out for such miracles and still trust that God will do right by us even if our prayers are not answered the way we expected or wanted?.....
Personally I believe that the power of modern medicine, which removed the prostate cancer from me, is one of God’s miraculous healing gifts to humanity. Perhaps the mysterious hand of God has been behind amazing moments of healing in your life as well.....
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You can find a collection of my past preaching efforts on the web site of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
In our reading from 1st Corinthians Paul is dealing with a major controversy about wether eating meat offered to a pagan god is ok. Paul’s view is that since no other god exists but Jesus and his Father, how can one be upset by foods offered to idols. But, one is not to let this knowledge make them arrogant, that would be sinful. They are not to let this insight become a scandal for people of “weaker” hearts. You gain noting by eating such food and loose noting by abstaining from it. The point being, members of a Christian community need to extend support to each other not cause one another to fall.
Today’s gospel story has many layers to it. Capernaum was a prosperous town on the Sea of Galilee. A synagogue was the place people met to worship and study the Jewish faith. Anyone with sufficient knowledge could teach so an invitation opened to a new comer was common. Most Rabbis would quote scripture and even other teachers as a support for their teaching. Jesus impressed the people with his independent teachings. Jesus speaks directly, confident of his own “authority.”
The “man with an unclean spirit” brings in one of Mark’s themes that will continue though out his gospel. The secret or hidden Messiah. The devil, speaking through the man he has possessed recognizes Jesus true identity and challenges his meddling in the domain of evil. He recognizes that Jesus’ coming spells the end of the devil’s power. Jesus silences him before he can reveal the secret. Wonder-workers of the day healed using ritual or magic, but Jesus preforms the exorcism simply through verbal commands.
Do we recognize his power for healing in our lives? Or is that something that only happed back in the bible days. Could he intervene in the natural order today and work mysterious things for us? Dare we reach out for such miracles and still trust that God will do right by us even if our prayers are not answered the way we expected or wanted?.....
Personally I believe that the power of modern medicine, which removed the prostate cancer from me, is one of God’s miraculous healing gifts to humanity. Perhaps the mysterious hand of God has been behind amazing moments of healing in your life as well.....
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You can find a collection of my past preaching efforts on the web site of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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