Category: Following Jesus

Confirmed!

Well, it’s official.I am now a confirmed Episcopalian. Yesterday I was one of 10 adults who stood in front of the Church where a bishop…

If God is not a Cosmic Don Corleone like the Calvinists claim, then, who is God…Really? Is it possible that God could actually be the…

In just under two weeks I, and nine others, will be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church at St. Barnabas. This will be the…

I love the word ‘Metamorphosis.’When I was growing up I was amazed when I learned that word.Besides being really fun to say, c’mon say it…

Published by mhelbert on November 7, 2019

I don’t know why this thought popped into my brain.But, it did.Yesterday during my quiet time in the morning this showed up.So, like so many…

Published by mhelbert on November 4, 2019

Jesus? Are You there? Because it seems as though You’re not, sometimes. Maybe, it’s because we don’t know where to look.The stories tell us that…

Published by mhelbert on October 16, 2019

I’m going to take another day or two to reflect some more on the confirmation process that I’m currently taking part in at St. Barnabas.…

Published by mhelbert on October 15, 2019

Last night was the first of six confirmation classes at St. Barnabas. Eleven of us showed up for Episcopalian lessons. I was excited to be…

Published by mhelbert on October 12, 2019

Over the years I’ve heard a lot, read a lot, and generally had ideas about the so-called Spiritual Disciplines swirling around me like a swarm…

In the car for my morning commute, my mind sometimes wanders into strange and mystical places. Today I found myself considering a strange word. One…