Why I am not going to Nairobi
Why am I not going to Nairobi?
Yes, that’s right. I am not going.
In a word: Matthew.
About two weeks ago Matthew began to express deep concern about my trip to Nairobi. He had heard of the terrorist attacks …
Ray David’s Blog
Reflections from our rector, Ray David Glenn.
Thanksgiving Letter
Some of my earliest memories are from church, singing songs and choruses. One of those choruses comes to mind as I write this Thanksgiving letter. It may seem twee, but wisdom often hides in simplicity.
Count your blessings, name them …
My Trip to Nairobi – Update
Within 2 hours of posting our need for funds to cover travel expenses, I received an encouraging email.
We have already received enough money to cover my trip and a small surplus! The surplus will be offered to delegates from …
Pray for my trip to Nairobi
The shooting of innocent civilians in a mall has thrust Nairobi, Kenya into the headlines of every news outlet. The Somali Islamist al-Shabab militants siege has left at least 62 people dead, 63 missing and some 200 injured.
Although happening …
Happy (Real) New Year!
On January 1st we count down the seconds to 12 am and the beginning of a new year in the Gregorian calendar. The liturgical calendar marks Advent 1 as the beginning of the new year. But everyone with school-aged children …
The Holy Spirit is Working Still
This is Ray David’s cover article from the Pentecost By George Newsletter.
“Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter …
Why Does St. George’s Exist?
Why does St. George’s exist? If we shut the doors tomorrow would anyone, other than our members, notice?
Our upcoming move into our new ministry center in Alton Village gives us this unique opportunity to ask, study and pray through …
But Lay Up Treasures in Heaven
Last week, David Mainse gave me the written testimony of my paternal grandfather, which he found in his old bible school’s yearbook. Below is the salvation story of my grandfather.
Listen to the sermon it inspired here.
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Maundy Thursday: Less is More
Any child can tell you that 613 of anything is more than 10 and that 10 of anything is more than one.
But Maundy Thursday is an annual reminder that sometimes less is more.
Picture the scene. It is the …
Dream Builders #2 – It Requires People to Make the Dream a Reality
This was the second Walt Disney quote I saw on a poster in Disney World.
There are two main concerns I carry in this building project. First, I am flooded with horror at the thought of us moving into our …
