by adotsadmin | Jul 3, 2017 | Devotion, Updates
A year ago, I was given the opportunity to take a six-month sabbatical. I was excited and terrified about the time. How would I use it? Could I separate myself from work for that long? Who am I when I’m not working? It took me two months to quit checking email. It...
by adotsadmin | Jan 24, 2014 | Devotion, Updates
by Fr. Jack King Life with a New Baby Last Fall my wife gave birth to our second child, a son. I’ve heard varied experiences from parents about the changes a second child brings. Some don’t notice much change from one child to two while others who feel the house...
by adotsadmin | Jan 22, 2014 | Devotion, Updates
By Josh Hall It’s one thing to know what the gospel is and understand it intellectually, but it’s a profound mystery how it gets down deep inside of our hearts, the inner man. This is the mystery of the gospel. I believe the Holy Spirit is doing this work, and He’s...
by adotsadmin | Dec 25, 2013 | Bishop's Messages, Devotion, Updates
Fear not, for behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For unto us a child is born (Lk.3:10). Great joy for all people?? As you and I gather with friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I truly hope...
by adotsadmin | Dec 24, 2013 | Devotion, Updates
By Fr. Doug Floyd, Knoxville, Tennessee The grace of God appears like an unexpected star on an uneventful night. Suddenly, light streams shower from the black sky, and you step forward into the dawn of a coming day. The story of the nativity is the story of nighttime...