Job in the Hole

Today…my complaint is bitter… Oh, that I knew where I might find him, That I might come even to his dwelling! I would lay my case before him, And fill my mouth with arguments. I would learn what he would answer me, And understand what he would say to me. Would he...

The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Proper 22B’24 Fruit of the Spirit: Joy 6 October 2024 Mk.10.2-16; Gal. 5.22-23 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say, rejoice! Amen” – Philippians 4.4 Katharina von Bora...

How does a Christian make it in an age of Jerks?

“…where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind.” “Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.” My title for this message is “How does a Christian make it an age of Jerks?” My...

The Fruit of the Spirit: Introduction

Proper 19B’24 The Fruit of the Spirit: Introduction 15 September 2024 Mk.8.27-38; [Gal.5.18-28] St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> O God, you have created us and you sustain us: Grant us your grace, that in a world...

The Seven Deadly Sins: Epilogue

Proper 18B’24 7 Deadly Sins: Epilogue 8 September 2024 Jam 2.1-17; Mk 7.24-37 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> Almighty and merciful God, in your goodness keep us, we pray, from all things that may hurt us, that...

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust

Proper 17B’24 The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust 1 September 2024 Song of Songs 2.8-13; Mk.7.1-23 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”...