As we behold this creation through the eyes of Christ, we behold glory all around us. The world around us is pregnant with the fire of God.  Wind blows through fields of sun soaked grass. Streams splash and ripple down the mountains. Life is throbbing above and below the land. Even the dirt sings out…

You can begin to see the idea of the church as this garden that should be producing fruit that is a healing fruit. That whenever we go out, there is a healing gift coming out from us as we interact with people. The world of violence and anger given over to these rhythms of destructiveness,…

Spirit and Mission Rev. Doug Floyd Throughout the season of Epiphany, we have been reading from 1 Corinthians. Much of what I’ve said has been drawing from 1 and 2 Corinthians upon the community of love that God is establishing. Today the New Testament reading changes to Acts. Yet the lesson is very closely aligned…

In Christ, we step out into a culture that swirling in rhythms of anger and violence and frustration and anxiety. We step out as salt, as blessing, as the gift the sustains and even heightens the joy of each moment. We step out as light, the light that shines out in the darkness. A Generous…

The Blessed Community Epiphany 4A 2017 Doug Floyd St. Brendan’s Church Enfold us, Lord, in your love, surround us with your peace, encircle us with your power. Enable us to be what you would have us be; empower us to do what you would have us do; through Christ our living Lord. Amen.[1] The “Tale…