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And so it begins. A few minutes ago, I said goodbye to my parents. I wiped a bit of moisture from my cheeks and held back more tears as I cleared the final check for boarding the plane. My parents were standing at the end of the line of passengers; I gave them a final [...]

Today marks my first official day of active duty in the U.S. Army. I am joyful to begin work, though the days, weeks, and months ahead are already packed with many activities. A little over a year ago, several things occurred that seemed to dismiss the possibility of this day. Yet, God has made all [...]

Today has been a busy one. It all began with a run at 5:30. After a quick cleanup and recovery time, I headed to a unit in the field for a 7:30 service. The members of the small congregation were all Roman Catholic. As you might imagine, it was interesting for an Anglican priest to [...]

Here’s to my friends, near and wide, both those with whom I’m in constant contact and those with whom contact is infrequent. God has given me the joy of great friends. Reflecting on their noble honor and blessed memory is humbling. Christ’s peace to you all, my friends. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [...]