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At Our Wits’ End
We are adrift in perplexing times. My parents, stalwart Republicans to the core, would be aghast that a president of this nation would be cozying up to a former KGB killer running the Kremlin – especially a Republican! That we would take his side… Continue Reading “At Our Wits’ End”
Now Hiring
This Sunday we approach two significant events: The celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday and the Eastern Orthodox celebration of Epiphany, as manifest by the turning of water into wine. Both, events of Epiphany. Both occasions manifest the mighty presence of the divine.… Continue Reading “Now Hiring”
General Orders
When I was inducted into the Army, we were issued what were known as General Orders. These were standards and directives as to what we should be about if we became separated from our unit or our leadership was killed. These were to be… Continue Reading “General Orders”
Star Light, Star Bright
In the bleak midwinter, as most of us are burnt out on politics and much of anything else that would rouse us from slumber and cause us to toss back the covers, life yet continues. Our duties weigh upon us. Meals are to be… Continue Reading “Star Light, Star Bright”
Jesus Was an Undocumented Immigrant
No sooner had Herod heard of a possible usurper to his power than he sent his “men of might” to take care of business. The Holy Family, having been warned, according to tradition, set out for Egypt where they would find refuge from Herod’s… Continue Reading “Jesus Was an Undocumented Immigrant”
Mary’s Song
Due to our reaction against our Roman Catholic heritage, especially in the times of the Reformation, Mary has always been a problematical figure for Anglicans. We viscerally reacted against the questionable doctrines of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary. We frowned on… Continue Reading “Mary’s Song”
Stir Up Your Power
This Sunday the collect begins with the words: “Stir up your power, O Lord…” In Merry Old England, this was the prompt for women to begin stirring up their Christmas puddings. And at the Forney house, my wife makes the most delicious persimmon pudding… Continue Reading “Stir Up Your Power”
Many Messengers in Real Time
I was naïve enough to think that with the election over, my in-box would empty out. No more political announcements or pleas for contributions. No such luck. The campaign now goes 24/7, 365 days a year. To preserve my sanity, I just delete these… Continue Reading “Many Messengers in Real Time”
Putting on the Armor of Light
There’s a story the dean of Grace Cathedral, Alan Jones, told of John Donne, Dean of St. Paul’s in London from 1621until his death in 1631. You may not immediately know the name, but you know one of his famous lines, “Do not ask… Continue Reading “Putting on the Armor of Light”
It’s A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
Nothing seems to be permanent when it comes to my favorite foods. First, it was wheat-thin crackers from Kuniko Rice Mills in Louisiana. Originally, I could find them on the shelves of better markets. Then they seemed to vanish so I ordered them online… Continue Reading “It’s A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”
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