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The Journey from Was to Is
One of my favorite passages of scripture opens with the words, “In the beginning…” As a science major, and before that as a small boy, creation always fascinated me. Later as the astronomy coach for my physics teacher at Cerritos Community, on clear evenings… Continue Reading “The Journey from Was to Is”
Gratitude Not Attitude
We’ve all been in stores that were understaffed. Sales clerks are often undertrained, underpaid and overworked. And what you find is a number of grumpy employees. And a big dose of attitude. When I was at the skilled nursing facility recuperating from my hospital… Continue Reading “Gratitude Not Attitude”
A Season of Lament
Like many of you, I watched the most recent debacle play out in the Oval Office. It was an ambush of a true and courageous ally under siege by a murderous war criminal. As more and more in that room piled on President Zelinsky… Continue Reading “A Season of Lament”
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”
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