Theories are rife among psychologists and police as to why the gunman in Aurora, Colorado, did what he did. Some of those theories center around the possibility of the gunman’s feelings of alienation. Maybe that will serve as an excuse, and perhaps even a reason for what prompted his senseless rampage in the theater on … READ MORE…
Marriage is on our mind this week. There’s the upcoming “Conversation on Marriage” at Skyline Church this Sunday, and a new 9am Forum Series asking “What makes long lasting relationships?” aimed at those in same-sex pr heterosexual relationship. This series is led by Dr. Marjorie Coburn, a clinical psychologist. The first forum on Sunday August 5th … READ MORE…
May the road rise up to meet you May the wind be always at your back The sun shine warm upon your face The rains fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
I want to thank everyone who helped out on my Eagle Scout project to replace the garden of grass and other plants at St. Paul’s along Nutmeg St. and 6th Avenue into a drought tolerant garden. The project had some challenges but overall went well. It was very satisfying to get all the work done … READ MORE…
Dear Friends in Christ, Wise observers have noted that the two deepest needs human beings have are to be seen and appreciated. Mary and I leave Saint Paul’s with a deep sense of fulfillment in this regard. We had a wonderful concluding weekend – a fun party on Saturday and moving worship on Sunday – … READ MORE…
Vaya Con Dios (Bi-Lingual Service) Saint Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego Proper 7B (RCL); June 24, 2012 Scott Richardson + Gracious God, Let these words be more than words and give us the spirit of Jesus. Amen. I don’t speak much Spanish but I know what the words “Vaya con Dios” mean – go with God. … READ MORE…
Praise God that He can use me/us even when we miss the mark (as unfortunately Bonhoeffer did at the end of his life) and God can use us for His purposes, in spite of ourselves! Therefore, I would like to continue quoting from Dietrich Bonhoeffer. When God/Christ calls you – He calls you to come and … READ MORE…
“Camille Saint-Saens was wracked with pains When people referred to him as Saint SANES. He held the human race to blame Because it could not pronounce his name.” That’s Ogden Nash. He wrote some verses to accompany Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Sains, and starts his … READ MORE…
There are a few things that most Christians will agree on: 1) Jesus said we are to love God, with our whole heart and to love our self, and to love others, and to love our enemies. 2 Jesus said: Do onto others as you want them to do onto you 3) Jesus admonishes us: Whatsoever you … READ MORE…
