Courage Required
February 9, 2020
Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC
5th Sunday after Epiphany
Matthew 5:13-20; Isaiah 58:1-9a
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For the last few days, I have been among hundreds of people from across the Diocese of East Carolina, participating with many of you here present in this year’s Annual Convention. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s Personal
January 19, 2020
Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
John 1:29-42
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This weekend we honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read the rest of this entry »
A Life Changing Story
December 24, 2019
Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC
Christmas Eve
Luke 2:1-20
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Sources:
Wood, Charles. “Theological Perspective on Luke 2:1-20.” Feasting on the Word: Year A, Volume 1: Advent Through Transfiguration, Editors: David L. Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor. Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, 2010.
Thurman, Howard. “The Inward Journey.” Friends United Press, Richmond, Indiana. 1961. P. 63.
Being Seeds
November 17, 2019
Church of the Servant, Wilmington, NC
Proper 28, Year C
Luke 21:5-19
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Luke 21:5-19
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.”
They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, `I am he!’ and, `The time is near!’ Do not go after them.
“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.
“But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.”
