As we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on January 6—an annual reminder of light breaking into the world—and the sacrament of baptisms this Sunday, we find ourselves in a season of joy and hope. Yet, scripture and current events also call us to acknowledge the shadows of darkness that persist around us. Matthew 2:1-12 gives…

This Sunday we will gather for the first Sunday of Christmastide. The lectionary will focus our attention on the incarnation, the truth that Christmas announces each year. We need the reminder because, as we all know, it’s easy to get distracted this time of year. The parties, the decorations, the presents: Sensory overload can numb…

“We want to use different forms of art and beauty to reinforce and support the theological formation that’s happening,” says Guy+ Delcambre. It’s a vision he brings to two complementary roles at the intersection of creativity and faith. And it’s one he approaches with a passion for authentic community and hospitality. Guy+ served as a…

Creativity: How do we nurture it? How do we foster it? How do we pursue it, and if our creativity has run dry, how do we recover it? These were the questions I explored while on sabbatical. Now that I’m back, there are two practices that I have continued that have been oh so helpful.…

By Jeff LeMaster When Windsor Naething was ordained as a deacon at Grace Northridge in San Antonio on January 27, 2024, the occasion marked the conclusion of a journey that began many years ago. But it also represented the beginning of a new chapter of ministry. And in some ways it felt like the natural…

I’ll be honest: I’ve never been a big fan of Lent. Before I got sick, Lent often felt superficial. Yes, I sometimes gave up sugar or TV or social media, and since these things distracted me from listening to God and were generally unhealthy, that felt right and good. And yes, I sometimes took up…

By Dustin+ Messer, Associate Priest for Faith Formation, All Saints Dallas

Americans tend to be busy. We might think that because we're so busy we are not slothful. But we can be so busy that we don’t think we have time to worship the Lord.