Articles and reflections to support your life and faith from pastors, staff, and members of St. Philip the Deacon.
One of the hardest things to do each day, especially during this season, is to come at life with a hopeful and positive attitude. And yet it is also one of the few things over which we have complete control. It’s easy to become bogged down in the constant barrage of sensational news or let other people’s anxiety and fear become our own.
Read MoreThe Turquoise Table is a symbol of hospitality and of a desire for connection between neighbors. It is a place to gather and spend intentional time getting to know those around you.
Read MoreSo often Psalm 23 is associated with death and funerals. And to be fair, it is read at a lot of them. Its words are beautiful and comforting, but its association with times of death and loss has overshadowed the fact that this psalm is all about life.
Read MoreHospitality has long been a trademark of Christian communities. From the earliest gatherings of believers, who “broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people” (Acts 2:46) to the radical hospitality that is characteristic of Benedictine communities, Christianity has sought to model the unconditional welcome and love of Jesus.
Read MoreOne of the major themes of the Lutheran tradition is the concept of vocation—the idea that God calls each of us to a particular type of work in this life. It’s a way of affirming that God has written you into God’s story, and you have an important part to play in it.
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr.“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”