As appealing as it is, finding God in all things is not always easy to do. Living with depth is hard sometimes. As in any walk of life we can get frustrated or discouraged on our spiritual journey. When disoriented, we live with purpose, refocusing on our end and ultimate mission. When distracted, we try…
The mystery of the spiritual life is that Jesus desires to meet us in the seclusion of our heart, to make love know to us there, to free us from our fears, and to make our deepest self known to us. If you spend time reflecting on this you will begin to see an interaction…
Amidst the noise of the world, always remember to be yourself. Your uniqueness is your power. Embrace who you are and never forget your inherent worth. In the grand tapestry of life, you are an irreplaceable thread. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, a place where you can be yourself, where all are welcome.
Why is it so difficult to be still and quiet and let God speak to us about the meaning of our lives. Is it because I do not trust God? Is it because I wonder if God is really there for me? Is it because I am afraid of God? Is it because everything is…
As varied as the humans asking them, questions arise from human experiences , with all their ambiguities, we reflect on our lives, and questions and doubts emerge. Some questions are verbal, others percolate just below the surface, others we find difficult to fully articulate, this is part of being human. We do not need to…
Deep within every life, no matter how dull or ineffectual it may seem from the outside, there is something eternal happening. This is the secret way that change and possibility conspire with growth. John Henry Newman summed this up beautifully when he said, “to grow is to change and to be perfect is to have…
“You never know what light you might spark in others, just through your kindness and your example.” -Jennifer Rockwood-
Living with purpose demands that we work through creative tensions. We must pay attention to both where we are walking and the distance horizon: not so focused on the end that we miss out on what is right around us, not so focused on what’s around us that we lose sight of the end that…
On Sunday January 14 Rev. Stephanie Pace blessed our new Gospel Book Cover. The family of Wanda Heffner provided the gift of this Gospel Book Cover, as a memorial in Mrs. Heffner’s honor. Ms. Heffner was a long time member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. It was wonderful to share this event with her family…
