2 Timothy 1:14
The Anglican Communion has as its special characteristic and contribution to the life of the whole church not any one element in specially conspicuous development, but precisely a combination of the elements which elsewhere tend to exist in separation. We have to hold together these three elements—catholic, evangelical, and what is commonly called liberal [Temple [...]
While we deliberate, [Christ] reigns; when we decide, [Christ] reigns; when we decide foolishly, he reigns; when we serve him in humble loyalty, he reigns; when we serve him self-assertively, he reigns; when we rebel and seek to withhold our service, he reigns—the Alpha and the Omega, which is, and which was, and which is [...]
The kingdom of heaven has no price tag on it: It is worth as much as you have. For Zacchaeus it was worth half of what he owned, because the other half that he had unjustly pocketed he promised to restore fourfold. For Peter and Andrew it was worth the nets and vessel they had [...]
After the more pressing needs of the day were resolved, the man turned his attention to Jesus, to the most important issue for the living of our days. Jesus was apparently OK with playing second fiddle, at least temporarily, because he used the darkness of that man’s life to bring healing and a life-giving perspective. He can do likewise for you. It may not come in the form of miraculous healing, but Jesus can bring you life and light in the midst of darkness. The man’s son eventually died. So did all whom Jesus healed because we are all mortal. But if the son shared his father’s belief in Jesus, he gained more than just physical healing. He gained eternal life with the Source and Author of all life.
