Test me, O Lord, and try me;examine my heart and my mind.For your love is before my eyes;As for me, I will live with integrity;redeem me, O Lord, and have pity on me.[PSALM 26:2-3a, 11 BCP PSALTER] DAILY OFFICE READINGS – February 17, 2026AM Psalm 26, 28; PM Psalm 36, 39Prov. 30:1-4,24-33; Phil. 3:1-11; John 18:28-38 On this ShroveContinueContinue reading “PREPARING FOR LENT”
Category Archives: Lent
WHOM SHALL I FEAR?
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?[Psalm 27:1] This Sunday many will hear Psalm 27 read in your worship services. When I was in parish ministry, there were several psalms that I always had at the ready whenever I would visit parishioners in hospitals.ContinueContinue reading “WHOM SHALL I FEAR?”
SHALOM
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them be afraid.” [John 14:27 NRSV] Monday, February 28 was my final day as Acting Bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA. It wasContinueContinue reading “SHALOM”
Walking Together in Faith 