Dear Friends, There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer […]
A Word of Grace
A Word of Grace – December 23, 2013
Dear Friends, In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to […]
A Word of Grace – December 2, 2013
Dear Friends, Lord of the excluded, Open my ears to those I would prefer not to hear, Open my life to those I would prefer not to know, And so open my eyes to see Where I exclude you. — Iona Abbey Prayer “Shout and be glad, O Daughter of Zion. For I am coming, […]
A Word of Grace – November 11, 2013
Dear Friends, I spent this weekend with 60 Christian attorneys at a conference-retreat in Monterey, California. I was born and grew up across the bay from there. It is a beautiful and special place and I am always glad to tell people that’s where I am from. Growing up along the beaches and in the […]
A Word of Grace – November 4, 2013
Dear Friends, Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there […]