@ bibledude . Sep 7

My new piece at cfdiocese.org...

It`s about #soulinthecity2024, which is the annual Summer mission experience we do with our youth from across the @cfdiocese. We had a great group there from @stedwardsepiscopal, along with several other incredible students and youth leaders.

I love being part of such great ministry work, but I really appreciate having the opportunity to tell the story about the work being done.

#cfdiocese #cfdioceseyouth #EYCmountdora #youtministry #youthmin #youthmissions #episcopalyouth

@ bibledude . Aug 25

It was great to get the opportunity to preach today at @stedwardsepiscopal as Fr. Mark returned from sabbatical!

"Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life." -- Simon Peter

The full text and video is coming soon over on the blog.

#ampreaching #cfdiocese #proper16 #mountdora #mountdorafl #lakecountyfl #someplacespecial

@ bibledude . Aug 20

From John 6:56-69...

Jesus said, “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.” He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum.

When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?” But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, “Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.”

Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, “Do you also wish to go away?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”

#proper16 #gospelofjohn #sermonnotes #jesus #eternallife #biblestudy #sermonprep

@ bibledude . Aug 17

A favorite shot I got recently in the @ccslorlando while there with a youth mission/service trip. From this one spot you see...

- the crucified Christ
- the risen and victorious Christ
- the Glorified Christ on the throne

This is one of the things that I`ve loved SO much about coming into the #EpiscopalChurch... there is so much richness and depth to appreciate. Everywhere I turn, I`m finding more beauty and meaning to hold on to.

I`m grateful.

#cfdiocese #christ #jesus #thatsmyking #church #cathedral #orlando

@ bibledude . Aug 8

So this is happening... I just did the Meet the Teacher event and walked through the class schedule with my boy Andrew, one of MDHS`s incoming freshman class!

He`s pumped about some of the activities he`ll be involved in, and it seems like he`s got some great teachers.

And I`m excited to watch him continue to grow (and flourish) in this new phase of his life.

#mdhs #classof2028😳 #howtodad #mountdora

@ bibledude . Jul 16

Just approved our @sundaycooltees order for the @cfdiocese #soulinthecity2024 trip for our youth (next week)! 🔥🔥🔥

I`m looking forward to an amazing experience all week with them and doing some amazing work in downtown Orlando!

#cfdiocese #cfdioceseyouth #EYCmountdora #youtministry #youthmin #youthmissions