The passage from 2 Samuel 12 where Nathan confronts David is a powerful, challenging story. It deals with the uncovering of power abuse and truth denial. I heard yesterday that most of us struggle in some way from being abused… though the perpetrators come in different forms both outside and even within. We should covet… Continue reading
Trinity Church, Newport RI was at her very best to present the glorious wedding of Zeke and Dana. It was the first time that I officiated at a wedding that all the guests signed a “witness document” in good Quaker tradition.
Truly from a bountiful array of possible sermon themes, I felt the Lord lead to a particular theme this morning “He/Christ is our Peace.” As I heard the rain pouring on dry ground so I thought of how often our lives are so thirsty for peace. The sermon text is below the sermon audio (they… Continue reading
This past weekend I had the great joy of officiating at five weddings… beginning Friday evening, then to Saturday morning and evening and then Sunday afternoon and evening. Each was so different from the others but a common theme remains… the wonder of commitment and the embrace of vulnerability all in the name of love…. Continue reading
What a honor to be asked to officiate at the wedding of someone who “lives and breathes” weddings as the perfect professional. An Orthodox background led to the beautiful ceremony of Crowns (stefana) Wedding Video – produced by www.artisticweddings.com
The mastery of fear, in all its disguises, is an ongoing task so that we might live freely. A constant return to the Lord is the path to freedom from fear… Remember: “God has not given us a spirit of/to fear; but one of power, love and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7) The sermon text is… Continue reading
This subject is crucial to living well. The sermon audio is below the text. There are a couple of significant additions in the spoken sermon. Sermon preached at Trinity Church, Newport RI; March 29th 2018 (Maundy Thursday) The Reverend Alan Neale; Vulnerability – Excruciating or Exquisite For over five years this book has been on… Continue reading
Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (1922) “What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?” “Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse…. Continue reading
Brene Brown on “Love and Vulnerability” (from her tremendous book “Daring Greatly”) We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection Love is not something we give or… Continue reading
Click here for article Angela Tilby: How I would prepare Ms Markle for baptism and confirmation by Angela Tilby 09 March 2018 Published Church Times, London PA Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden, at Kensington Palace, after their engagement was announced, in December IF I had to prepare Meghan Markle for her baptism and… Continue reading