As my body is nourished by the bread and the wine, my soul is strengthened by the Body and Blood of Christ. I receive God’s forgiveness, and I am renewed in the love and unity of the Body of Christ, the Church. I should continue to grow in holiness, avoiding sin, showing love and forgiveness to all, and serving others in gratitude. To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism As Anglicans, we do not merely…
Week 2: Making space for silence in your life For the first few weeks back in the United States after living in China, I’d lay awake with my eyes wide open unable to settle. When the morning came I’d struggle to rustle out of bed. You may be thinking it must have been jet lag, or because I didn’t sleep till late. Truth be told, it was just too quiet. Too still. The night sounds…
Week 1: Keeping Prayer Simple Routines are part of life. We are creatures of habit. The minute babies are born parents begin a sleep/feed schedule to form a desired habit. As adults, we easily slide into habits that reflect what we value; for better or worse. Wherever we are in the habit of doing, the actual practice of forming habits is also necessary for spiritual discipline and growth. I’m excited to exercise toward a new…
