What can we learn by laying the story of King David and Bethsheba (and Uriah) alongside the story of Jesus feeding the multitudes? For one, we learn more about the tendencies we have in ourselves to grasp and control—and the invitation to release and trust the Spirit. The Glimpses of...
King David sometimes reminds me of the apostle Peter. That is, he seems well-intentioned, but often misses the mark. In today’s first lesson, 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, the story of David offering to build a house for God leads me to wonder about the ways in which we can learn to...
On the heels of the assassination attempt, how can we gather ourselves in a time of prayer and reflection, with an intention to stay grounded? Rather than a traditional sermon, the service this morning is a space of deep prayer and listening. The Glimpses of Grace podcast is a ministry...
After getting four nails in my car tires, I started paying close attention. What nourishes our souls when they feel dry? What gives us hope when life feels like it goes off the rails? The Glimpses of Grace podcast is a ministry of Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville, Georgia. We...
With our creation series alternative lectionary readings, we have been able to see the world we live in and the kingdom of God that is breaking through this world from the perspective of poetry and metaphor. Listening to the creation singing God’s glory invites us to sing along. The Glimpses...
When we read the well-known story of the Good Samaritan, it is easy to begin categorizing people based on the characters we encounter. What a Levite! What a priest! But, have we ever thought about how we are all actually on the same road, and how all the characters the...
The Genesis flood narrative is more than a children’s tale of pairs of animals and a divine promise symbolized by a rainbow. In this sermon Fr. Brandon explores the nuanced dimensions of this narrative, revealing a God deeply invested in the restoration of creation, grieved by human brokenness yet committed...
The act of creation wasn’t just a one-time occurrence. Creation is always ongoing, opening our eyes to new life—even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. How can we tune the ear of our heart to notice the Spirit at work in our lives? How can that awareness give us...
This is our first week of six weeks this summer during which we will draw our scripture readings from an alternative set of lectionary readings that focus on Creation Care. In today’s homily, we pay attention to the multiple layers of the atmosphere, taking to heart that our own journeys...