In 1984, my twin brother and fellow priest, Rick Lord, recorded a contemporary worship album titled: “Bread for The Wilderness – Wine for The Journey.” It is collection of worship songs, light rock in style, from that era in the early 1980’s. These songs attempt to capture an awakened joy in Christian faith during the … Continue reading "Bread For The Wilderness, Wine For The Journey, And The Feeding of The Five Thousand." The post Bread For The Wilderness, Wine For The Journey, And The Feeding of The Five Thousand. appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say And To Do.

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Bread For The Wilderness, Wine For The Journey, And The Feeding of The Five Thousand.

It is very important to remember and to always keep before your mind this fact: You are an unceasing spiritual being, created for an intimate and transforming friendship with the creative Community that is the Trinity. On the Sixth Sunday of Easter we hear these remarkable words of Jesus: “I do not call you servants … Continue reading "Beyond Forgiveness: A Transforming Friendship" The post Beyond Forgiveness: A Transforming Friendship appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say And To Do.

Beyond Forgiveness: A Transforming Friendship

It has been a mere seven days after we shouted together, “Alleluia!” and sang, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today!” John invites us to face our doubts, speak our fears, and yearn for more — more intimacy, more encounter, more experience of the living, breathing Christ.   In John’s Gospel we see Jesus having deep and … Continue reading "Easter II: Doubt, Trust, and Personal Encounter With Jesus" The post Easter II: Doubt, Trust, and Personal Encounter With Jesus appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say And To Do.

Easter II: Doubt, Trust, and Personal Encounter With Jesus

It was a joy to be Celebrant and Preacher on Easter Day as the Interim Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Orlando Florida. Here is my homily based on John 20:1-18.  May you always find the courage each day to say “yes” to the Present Risenness of Jesus, welcoming him each day with joy. Here … Continue reading "The Open Door of Present Risenness" The post The Open Door of Present Risenness appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say And To Do.

The Open Door of Present Risenness

Are you ready? The readiness is all.  If there’s anything we should all be preparing for, it’s eternity. Forming our eternal lives begins now and lasts forever. This is your one and only life. Are you the person you want to be?   The parable of the Ten Bridesmaids teaches all would-be followers of Jesus … Continue reading "Are You Ready? Living The Attentive Life Matthew 25:1-13" The post Are You Ready? Living The Attentive Life Matthew 25:1-13 appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Are You Ready? Living The Attentive Life Matthew 25:1-13

I am deeply grateful for the invitation to preach and celebrate the Holy Eucharist today at St. James Episcopal Church, in Ormond Beach, Florida. Fr. Roy Allison, their wonderful Rector gave me this gift and opportunity to take his Sunday Service for him.  It was a true joy to share my heart within the beautiful … Continue reading "Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Christ Focus" The post Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Christ Focus appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Christ Focus

In my ongoing journey of life and vocation, I have kept my hands open to the invitations the Lord brings me to companion people through my words and presence.  Yesterday I preached this sermon at Church of The Incarnation, Oviedo, Florida.  My text was from Romans 12: 1-2  I appeal to you therefore, brothers and … Continue reading "Joy: The Fuel of The Spiritual Journey" The post Joy: The Fuel of The Spiritual Journey appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Joy: The Fuel of The Spiritual Journey

This podcast episode is a meditation on the flourishing word: Friendship. Here is the question: What does God want in creating us? Why am I here?  Here is my answer which defines my life: God has created us for an intimate transforming friendship with himself—both now and forever. As the Jesuit Priest William A. Barry … Continue reading "A Flourishing Word: Friendship" The post A Flourishing Word: Friendship appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

A Flourishing Word: Friendship

Trevor Hudson is one of the most respected voices of spiritual wisdom and authentic Christian spiritual life in South Africa and beyond. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to spend time with him.  If you are looking for someone to companion you, lead and guide you, teach and inspire you into an authentic … Continue reading "Sacred Conversation: Trevor Hudson With Rob Lord" The post Sacred Conversation: Trevor Hudson With Rob Lord appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Sacred Conversation: Trevor Hudson With Rob Lord

The heart-rending events we have encountered over the past days, the atrocities we have viewed, and the words we have heard, devastate us. This is a crucible moment in our country. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry reminds us that as followers of Jesus we are to ask ourselves, “What would love do?” Then we are to … Continue reading "Listen: Are You Listening To The Groans?" The post Listen: Are You Listening To The Groans? appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Listen: Are You Listening To The Groans?

Dear Friends: In this transition time between what we knew as life before to what life is to become, I have sensed an invitation to deepen my craft and sharing with others. I am entering a season of renewed intentional creativity. God is the Great Creator.  He has called each of us to be creators … Continue reading "A New Podcast Season: Words Of Flourishing Life" The post A New Podcast Season: Words Of Flourishing Life appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

A New Podcast Season: Words Of Flourishing Life

  This is a sharing of my heart, reaching out to all who listen.    This Uncertain Time is one we carry with the whole world, with every human being. Knowing this is as hard for everybody else, we acknowledge that our healing is bound in each other’s. It has made us one.   I … Continue reading "In This Uncertain Time: The Shelter Of Each Other" The post In This Uncertain Time: The Shelter Of Each Other appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

In This Uncertain Time: The Shelter Of Each Other

The influential French writer Simone Weil believed that attention is the very heart of prayer, and her French forebear Blaise Pascal also felt that “inattention is the greatest enemy of the spiritual life.” Perhaps Lent is about becoming more aware – through daily attentiveness – to the reality that we are created-from-the-dust-living-spirits, that we are enough, … Continue reading "Reframing Lent: Living An Attentive Life" The post Reframing Lent: Living An Attentive Life appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Reframing Lent: Living An Attentive Life

Once again, I found joy and synergy with God in the gift of preaching at Emmanuel Episcopal Church today.  I am so honored to serve their very fine Rector and my friend, Fr. David Bumstead. So grateful. The focus of my sermon from the Gospel lesson for today, was receiving the grace to “answer the … Continue reading "Epiphany 3: Finding The Grace To Answer The Call" The post Epiphany 3: Finding The Grace To Answer The Call appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Epiphany 3: Finding The Grace To Answer The Call

Today it was my privilege to join the newly established mission congregation of All Souls Episcopal, Horizon West, FL.  I was deeply grateful to supply for their talented and gifted prospective Vicar, Fr. Matt Ainsley, who is doing exceptional ministry there. The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus invites us to live our lives as … Continue reading "Living The Life Jesus Lived: The Baptism of Christ" The post Living The Life Jesus Lived: The Baptism of Christ appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

Living The Life Jesus Lived: The Baptism of Christ

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