A Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent – Year A Sunday, December 7, 2025 Isaiah 11:1–10 | Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19 | Romans 15:4–13 | Matthew 3:1–12 Advent asks us to wait with open hands, making room for the One who comes. Today, on this Second Sunday of Advent, the Scriptures paint a portrait of … Spirit Rests
A Reflection for the Second Week of Advent Saturday, December 6, 2025 Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19 | Isaiah 40:1–11 | John 1:19–28 We are deep enough into Advent now that the waiting has become familiar. The candles multiply on the wreath, and the world around us accelerates toward its own frantic celebrations. Yet the lectionary invites … The Word That Stands
A Reflection for Thursday of the First Week of Advent – Year A Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19 | Isaiah 4:2–6 | Acts 1:12–17, 21–26 In Advent we wait for a king. But what kind of king? Today’s readings answer that question, and the answer has everything to do with the poor. Psalm 72 is a prayer … Making Room
I preached my initial sermon 40 years ago this month (I think it was the 4th Sunday) at Saint Philip AME Church under the leadership of “master” Pastor George Moore, Sr. The text was Luke 4 and the sermon was titled “Release to the Captives.” God is faithful. In those 40 years God has used … 40 Years of Ministry
When they came to the place that God had shown him, Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. He bound his son Isaac, and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to kill his son. – Genesis 22:9-10 … SPEAKING THE UNSPEAKABLE – a sermon preached in 2008
Pentecost is approaching and God’s Spirit is still being poured out. But the Spirit comes not to entertain or dazzle. The Spirit comes to empower, to form a people, and to make the Church the Church. We need the church to be the church. We need to return to the teaching, the discipline, and the … We Need the Church to Be the Church
As soon as I learned Angel Blue was singing Aida on New Year’s Eve, I got tickets and booked flights! What better way to celebrate the coming New Year?! I tried but I cannot hold my peace: This performance of Aida was a HUGE disappointment. I could never imagine this glorious House allowing a tenor … Aida at the Metropolitan Opera
In Payne Chapel, Nashville, where my father served as pastor, my encounter with the sanctity of Holy Communion was profoundly memorable. The chancel, adorned with pristine white linen, and the dim sanctuary lights during the sacrament, etched a deep impression in my young mind. This sacred space, reserved for ordained clergy and stewardesses, was further … Celebrating Holy Communion Post-Pandemic
We are overjoyed to share some truly exciting news with you. Our innovative initiative, the “Virtual Grace” program, has received a generous grant of $25,100 from the Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF). This support will be instrumental in launching our program, which has been designed to serve our cherished senior members, from Gen X to the … A Leap of Faith: “Virtual Grace” Program Receives Generous Grant From Texas Methodist Foundation
Hello everyone! I’m Roderick, and I’m delighted to invite you into my digital kitchen. This isn’t just any kitchen, mind you; it’s a kitchen where ingredients I’ve gathered from my travels and studies come together to form an exquisite recipe for expansive understanding. You see, much like creating a great meal, the pursuit of knowledge … Welcome to My Digital Kitchen