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Month: August 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021August 30, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Bible Nonets: The Gospels and Acts

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for the first five books of the New Testament, the four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles.

Posted on August 28, 2021August 26, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Being Doers of the Word: My Sermon on James 1:17-27

In the Letter of James we are invited to "be doers of the word, and not merely hearers." What does that mean for us today? Here is my answer, in my sermon on James 1:17-27.

Posted on August 27, 2021August 25, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 8 Comments

COVID-19 and “Sub Conditione Jacobea”

What does it mean to live "under the condition of James"? This pandemic is reminding us all. Here is a brief devotion on living our lives "as the Lord wishes" when our plans go awry.

Posted on August 25, 2021September 21, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 11 Comments

The Five Pillars of My Prayer Life

Here are five basic pillars that keep my life of prayer propped up when the burdens of life threaten to weigh it down.

Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Word of Eternal Life: My Sermon on John 6:56-69

In a world filled with words that often bring anxiety, division, and even despair, Jesus offers us something very different: words of eternal life. Here is my sermon on John 6:56-69.

Posted on August 20, 2021August 30, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Bible Nonets: Job through Song of Solomon

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for Job through Song of Solomon.

Posted on August 18, 2021August 31, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 14 Comments

Afternoon Prayer for Personal Devotions

Here is a very simple Afternoon Prayer Service that can be used by those keeping the Divine Office, or by anyone wishing to pause and spend a few moments in prayer in the afternoon.

Posted on August 14, 2021August 13, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Learning to Love Lady Wisdom: My Sermon on Proverbs 9

What does it mean to live wisely? Proverbs 9 has much to say about this topic. Here is my sermon on this chapter of Proverbs.

Posted on August 12, 2021September 20, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 23 Comments

Pray While You Can

Dom Chapman teaches us to "Pray as you can, not as you can't." I would add to that, based on my recent illness, "Pray while you can."

Posted on August 7, 2021August 6, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Being Imitators of God: My Sermon on Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2

In Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, Paul encourages us to "be imitators of God," and gives us five specific ways to do that. Here is my sermon on Ephesians 4:25 - 5:2.

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