In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, focuses on the day’s Gospel and the gifts given to us by God versus the secular ones to which we are accustomed. He points out that God’s gifts are not based on whether a person is deserving or undeserving.  Like the apostles we must have belief, trust, and hope in God. God is with us whether we struggle or succeed and regardlessof what lies ahead of us.

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In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses how faith and hope point us to the fullness of life in God’s hands. As Christians we are called to believe and to trust that God will act and to have a deep unwavering reliance and assurance in God.

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In this Trinity Sunday homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor,Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, discusses how during this season of the church calendar we focus on the life of the church as it grows in the world. The Trinity represents relationships and love. He says that Jesus wanted hisfollowers to know that God would never abandon them as quoted in the day’s Gospel. He encourages each of us to turn to God first and discover how different our lives become.

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On this Pentecost Sunday, The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor,Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, discusses how the Holy Spirit helps us as Christians in our daily lives. He says that when the Holy Spirit intervenes and there is understanding, we find ourselves bonded together in Christ. The gift of the Holy Spirit is to be shared generously and through that we have a promise of a new age, new hope, and a new dawn on this earth.

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In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the day’s Gospel and tells us that as Christians we must learn to trust in God and keep the faith. We live in a world that wants us not to be believers of Christ. The challenge is living in this world but not being of this world. He goes on to speak of disunity spawned by the evil one and God’s unity. This disunity will destroy churches, families and organizations. God’s unity in Christ transforms our lives ad can transform the world.

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In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, tells us that as we continue in the Easter season, it is a time of reassurance. By sending the Advocate (the Holy Spirit) God is helping us do the things he wishes us to do and to build His church. This shows us that God is not abandoning us. If we are faithful to God’s commands, we will see the world change.

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In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, urges us to be a “spiritual house” for God. He says that each of us is born with many gifts and talents.  We must decide how we will use them - for ourown purposes or for what we know God wants us to do. He says that it is not easy to say yes to God’s mission and ministry when He calls. God wants us – faults and all – and He has a mission for each one of us.  All we have to do is say yes to our Lord.

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In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. GeorgeEpiscopal Church, discusses the way we are like the apostle Thomas - having doubt. We demand proof.  He also saysthat it is harder to believe in this age. The information cycle in current times insists on casting doubt. In the Old Testament people worshipped many gods; today we worship “mini” gods. Jesus offers peace despite today’s challenges. During Eastertide we need to be reassured and energized to go out and to do the work God has given us to do.

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In this Easter homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector ofSt. George Episcopal Church, discusses the joy we as Christians have as we proclaim Christ’s resurrection. He says that the meaning of Easter is God’s victory over death and temptation and His ability to transform us. God’s lovetriumphs over every barrier in our earthly lives.

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In this homily The Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson, Retired Rectorof St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, TX, and guest preacher at St. George Episcopal Church, discusses the power of God. He says that God is not a god of endings but beginnings. God never comes to the end of His rope. Holding the hand of God gets us through life’s challenges. As Christians we must believe that God always will stand with us.

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