Monthly Archives: January 2012

Winter seems to be flying by, and I learned quite a bit by reflecting on Proverbs. Wisdom is all around us if we will seek it out, so let’s continue with a new month of reflections, this time from the … Continue reading →

“I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.” “Then I saw and considered it; I looked … Continue reading →

On Sunday, January 22, in his sermon “Polar Opposites,” Father Frank Dunn said: “Some days we are Jonah, irritated with the very notion of God, impervious to any Word from God. Other days we are at the opposite pole, ready … Continue reading →

“Being wise is better than being strong, yes knowledge is more important than strength.” After watching the State of the Union Tuesday evening, I turned to Proverbs, wondering if anything from our study of these verses would speak to me … Continue reading →

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” I have been thinking about our parish plans for widening the circle, and the verses for … Continue reading →

“All are welcome at God’s table!” On Sunday, January 15, the Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington, was with us at St. Stephen’s Church. She celebrated and preached at all three services (8am, 10:30am, 5:15pm in Spanish). In … Continue reading →

“All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice” I often hear colleagues say something like “It’s better to ask … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking alot about how to be a good listener lately. “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion.” So this verse is meaningful to me. I am guessing we have all had the … Continue reading →

It’s impossible to live in the District of Columbia and not notice construction and signs for new stores, restaurants or condominiums. I, like many of us, enjoy the fruits of this growth. But as people who are both residents of … Continue reading →