The story of Elijah’s ascension conjures a fantastic image of a chariot of fire with blazing horses swooping down from the heavens to carry him to God. Elisha remains where he stands, having had the chariot pass between him and his master as it took Elijah away. Remarkably, the scripture reports that Elijah watched the…
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The Seriousness of the Youngest Disciples
Many years ago, in my first position as a priest. I served a very small congregation in South Georgia. Long-time members welcomed transient ones from the Air Force base down the road. We loved it when these families arrived, even if we knew we would have them for less than five years. Their children especially…
Prayerful Kitchen 