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It is amazing, at times, how idiotic we can become when applying human intelligence to problems that don’t exist. As the saying goes, a fool and his money are soon parted. Lord have mercy upon us.

On this Memorial Day, I remember nine brave men who gave their all in Iraq in defense of our nation. Elias Elias Allen Jaynes Mike Balsley Alex Fuller Brian Botello Alex Funcheon Jay Martin Eric Snell Mike Miller Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead; We give thee [...]

In reflecting on Anglican congregations and their connections with their respective geographical communities, we must look at the meaning of the term “parish”. The American Heritage Dictionary offers this definition, which I have abbreviated to the relevant portions. An administrative part of a diocese that has its own church in the Anglican, Roman Catholic, and [...]

I will probably regret this later if I see garbage used at the service of Holy Communion in traditional Anglican churches. However, I offer this series of articles as an inducement for Anglican vicars and vestrymen to brainstorm about what resources are available in outfitting the church. It is common in the Continuing Anglican churches [...]

In my ministry as a military chaplain, I find myself with a few hundred souls who are my parishioners whether they want to be or not. I minister to them all. With some, I celebrate the sacraments; with others, I listen to their struggles. To all, I share friendship, concern, and compassion. I’m not perfect, [...]