Christmas Truth
By +Philip Jones | | Celebrate | Christmas, Truth Claim
Birth, life, death and resurrection are historically true, as is our need of a Savior. We cannot save ourselves. Anything less than truth is not just less meaningful but is false.
The Advent Adventure
By +Philip Jones | | Anglicanism, Celebrate | Advent, Matthew 24.37-44
While waiting to celebrate His first coming we are reminded He is coming back. We don’t know when. The time is always ripe. The adventure is always almost ready to begin.
God Likes Stuff
By +Philip Jones | | Stewardship | giving
God works through the stuff he gives us; therefore, we are a sacramental people, coming to the sacred through the materials God has created and ordained for us.
Pentecost: There is so much more
By +Philip Jones | | Celebrate, Spirit | Acts 1:1-14, Pentecost, Sermon
Pentecost reverses the curse of Babel. It brings together different cultures. Pentecost. It brings together different languages. Pentecost. It brings together different people. Pentecost.
The role of the Holy Spirit
By +Philip Jones | | Three Streams | Holy Spirit, Video
AMiA Lead Bishop, Philip Jones, explains the role of the Holy Spirit as a part of abundant three-stream living.
Three Stream Worship: The Holy Spirit
By +Philip Jones | | Faith Formation, Spirit | Holy Spirit, three streams
+ Philip Jones introduces the role of the Holy Spirit in three-stream living.
Giving thanks, even now
By +Philip Jones | | Spiritual Growth | struggle, thanks, thanksgiving, Video
We can give thanks even in difficult times through the General Thanksgiving in the Book of Common Prayer.
From the Lead Bishop: Racial Reconciliation
By +Philip Jones | | Evangelism and Outreach, Race Equity Workshop | George Floyd, race, racial reconciliation, relationships, Text
Certain causes or issues will flare up for a time, causing us all get all excited. Many of us get onboard, only to jump into the next concern that catches our attention. But there are other issues that deserve our engagement for the long haul. To stay the course, we have to be focused and intentional.
Advent: Expectation and Preparation
By +Philip Jones | | Celebrate | Advent
Lead Bishop Philip Jones shares how to use the Advent season to prepare our hearts for Christmas.