Category Archives: My Faith

Bored With The Bible?

Last week I listened to an interview with author Anna Quindlen on NPR’s “Fresh Air.” The interview focused on her new memoir: According to the description on Amazon: In this irresistible memoir, the New York Times bestselling author and winner … Continue reading

Posted in My Faith | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Editing The Bible

Have you heard of The Jefferson Bible? As the story goes, Thomas Jefferson took a razor to the New Testament and cut out the portions that he thought strayed from Jesus’ own teachings. He removed passages relating to the mystical, … Continue reading

Posted in Life, My Faith | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Sunday Supper

Our Sunday church service is centered around Holy Communion. As outlined in the Book of Common Prayer, we hear the Word of God (readings from the Bible), listen to a sermon, affirm our faith by reciting the Nicene Creed, offer … Continue reading

Posted in My Faith | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Sunday Supper

Remembering With Thanksgiving

Last Sunday I randomly was the reader for this section of The Prayers Of The People: We remember with thanksgiving those who have died in Christ, and those whose faith is known to You alone. . . .  Since last … Continue reading

Posted in Life, My Faith | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

A Good Story In The Good Book

Over the past week or so, the Old Testament readings in the Daily Prayer podcasts have told the story of Joseph that is found in chapters 37-45 of Genesis. You may know the story as “Joseph and the coat of many … Continue reading

Posted in My Faith | Tagged | 1 Comment