46 Theses on Lectio Divina
There are many excellent books on Lectio Divina, the sacred reading of Scripture. The problem with these books is that they are books—long and easily divorced from the actual contemplative…
What is Lectio Divina?
How do we read Scripture? What happens when we sit down with our Bibles and begin to pore over the wisdom God has given us through its ancient authors? In…
What is the Anglican Rosary?
For over a thousand years, people of faith have used various methods to keep track of their prayers. The Rosary actually finds its roots in the British Isles. The first…
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What is Lectio Divina?
How do we read Scripture? What happens when we sit down with our Bibles and begin to pore over the…
A Rule of Life: What It Is and How to Make One
What is a Rule of Life? Monks living in community live by a common Rule. Benedictine monks, for instance, live…
Communion for Children: A Rookie Anglican Guide to Paedocommunion
If you are new to the Anglican way, you might be surprised to see children, including toddlers and even babies,…
Morning Prayer: A Rookie Anglican Guide
It’s very easy to wake up in the morning, get dressed, have a cup of coffee while we check the…
Why Do Bishops Wear Purple?
Why do bishops wear purple? As a symbol of authority, sobriety, and boldness in the gospel. Please note: this article…
Independence Day: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The 4th of July, American Independence Day, is both a celebration of American political liberty and a universal commemoration of…
Provincial Assembly: A Rookie Anglican Guide
The Provincial Assembly is a gathering of Anglicans from across the province. Its purpose is to conduct business under the…
St. Alban: First Martyr of Britain
Alban stands as a reminder of the radical change God can bring about in a person’s life and the way…
The Bishops’ Conclave: A Rookie Anglican Guide
What is a conclave? Put simply, a conclave is a private meeting of bishops gathered to select a new archbishop…
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46 Theses on Lectio Divina
There are many excellent books on Lectio Divina, the sacred reading of Scripture. The problem with these books is that…
What is Lectio Divina?
How do we read Scripture? What happens when we sit down with our Bibles and begin to pore over the…
What is the Anglican Rosary?
For over a thousand years, people of faith have used various methods to keep track of their prayers. The Rosary…
Stepping into Silence
Stepping into a rhythm of silence is counterintuitive to everything we practice in our society, but it has many gifts…
A Rule of Life: What It Is and How to Make One
What is a Rule of Life? Monks living in community live by a common Rule. Benedictine monks, for instance, live…
Ancient Words in a Crisis of Faith
The pandemic was lonely, scary, and anxiety-inducing for many people the world over. For me, it was even worse because…
Chasing After Earnest Confession
Years ago, after an evening of moral failure, I attempted to reconcile with God while on a run, wrestling with…
A Daily Examen
The Daily Examen is pretty straightforward: Somewhere towards the end of the day, take 10 minutes and prayerfully look back…
A Self-Examination of Sin with the 10 Commandments
Try to be as practical as possible in making your list of sins in preparation for confession. Think concretely. Think…
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10 Ways to Preach the Holy Cross Sermon
There is power in the proclamation of the cross. The Feast of the Holy Cross is observed on September 14th…
My Anchor Holds, Part 2: My Ministry in the ACNA
(This is the second and final part of David Wilson’s ministry story. Check out the first installment here.) I served…
A Spirit of Unity: Reflections on the Provincial Assembly
The 2024 ACNA Provincial Assembly just wrapped up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. As the Assembly only happens every five years, this…
Everywhere Forward: The Legacy of Archbishop Foley Beach
“Forward. Always Forward. Everywhere Forward.” Archbishop Beach used these words at the beginning of his tenure as Archbishop, borrowed from…
My Anchor Holds: Recollections of a Retired Priest
(This is the first part of David Wilson’s ministry story. Check out the second installment here.) Changes and Chances Be…
A Church Growth Checklist (Suddenly Surging Part 5)
(Part five of five in David Roseberry’s Suddenly Surging series on church growth.) A Pre-Flight Checklist A friend of mine had…
Is there a Recipe for Church Growth? (Suddenly Surging Part 4)
(Part four of five in David Roseberry’s Suddenly Surging series on church growth.) A Pivotal Moment In the early days of…
What Do People Look For in a New Church? (Suddenly Surging Part 3)
(Part three of five in David Roseberry’s Suddenly Surging series on church growth.) A friend once shared a valuable lesson…
A Heart for Others (Suddenly Surging Part 2)
(Part two of five in David Roseberry’s Suddenly Surging series on church growth.) In the first of this series, I…
Family
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Stolen Pears are Never Sweet: A Family Feast with St. Augustine
Stolen pears are never sweet. In our family, we remember this principle every August, when we make pear crisp for…
Infant Baptism in the Bible: A Promise For You and Your Children
The Biblical record on infant baptism should give us confidence to present our children and to receive God’s promise.
Communion for Children: A Rookie Anglican Guide to Paedocommunion
If you are new to the Anglican way, you might be surprised to see children, including toddlers and even babies,…
The Liturgical Home: Feast of the Visitation
The Feast of the Visitation (full name: The Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth and Zechariah), celebrated on May…
The Liturgical Home: Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost is one of the highest feast days in the liturgical year. It is the day that…
The Liturgical Home: Ascension
The Feast of the Ascension, or Ascension Day, is one of the highest feast days in the liturgical year. It…
The Liturgical Home: Good Friday
Good Friday is the most solemn day of the church year. It holds profound significance for Christians, commemorating the crucifixion…
The Liturgical Home: Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the holiest week of the liturgical year. During Holy Week, we walk…
The Liturgical Home: Laetare Sunday
Amid the seasons of penitence and preparation in the church calendar, Advent and Lent, little gems exist known as Refreshment…
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Fulfilling our First Commission: The Anglican Creation Care Network
The Church has an opportunity to lead the way in stewarding creation and, in doing so, point others to their…
The New Trend of Anglican Growth
The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) reported another year of numerical growth, reaching its highest-ever Sunday attendance level. The…
The Axe of St. Boniface and the Virtue of Discretion
Saint Boniface, the 7th-century English bishop, missionary to Germany, and martyr, was a master of discretion. Guided by the Scriptures…
Is Your Church Suddenly Growing? (Suddenly Surging Part 1)
(Part one of five in David Roseberry’s Suddenly Surging series on church growth.) What is Going On? I first read…
30 Years on Mission: The NAMS Story (So Far)
NAMS was born in 1993 as the North American Missionary Society. However, it was conceived in 1973. I was walking…
10 Reasons for Anglican Optimism
When we observe the world—the sin and disbelief and conflict surrounding the church, together with the sin and disbelief and…
5 Takeaways from 7 Years of Bi-vocational Ministry
For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden…
The Good Shepherd Economy
Churches desire to grow, as well they should. We are, after all, followers of the Great Commission. We desire for…
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