Husband, father, and Anglican priest living in the North Georgia Mountains. Sermons, reflections, and articles promoting the "Ancient Faith for Modern Times". Subscribe below to get the latest posts in your inbox.
John 12:31–36a brings us to the Cross, where Jesus bears our sin, casts down the ruler of this world, and calls us to believe in the Light. Christ has done the saving work. Come to him, trust his mercy, and follow by grace. #ChristIsKing #Christianity #HolyCrossDay
The Cross is not a charm, a tribal emblem, or merely decorative shorthand for Christianity. It is the sign of the crucified Lord.
The servant wants two kingdoms at once: mercy for himself and strict accounting for everyone else. Jesus says the life of the Kingdom cannot be divided that way. Christian forgiveness begins by remembering the King.
“You Have Gained Your Brother.” Matthew 18:15–20. Jesus gives the Church a way to confront sin without gossip, speak truth without cruelty, and exercise discipline for restoration. The goal is not to prove that we were right. The goal is to gain our brother.
“Get Behind Me.” Matthew 16:21–27. Peter confesses the right Christ but tries to lead him away from the cross. The disciple’s place is behind Jesus. The road is cross-shaped, but the destination is glory.
August 24: Feast of Bartholomew the Apostle. Before Philip called him, Jesus had already seen him. The collect asks the Church to love what Bartholomew believed and preach what he taught. The kingdom of God does not depend on our prominence.