Provoke One Another

Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you, You are my Lord, my good above all others. But those who run after other gods, Shall have their troubles multiplied. I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, My heart teaches me, night after night. You will show me the...

Saints: Folk Like You and Me

Feast of All Saints B’21 7 November 2021 Is. 25.6-9; Rev. 21.1-6a St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy...

The Lawyer Asks a Question

Years ago, I found myself in Reno, Nevada. I don’t recall exactly why I was there but I do recall what I did one evening while I was there. I went to one of the clubs to see Don Rickles. He invited a couple in the audience to come forward. I think they were from New...

Job: God Provides Better Questions Than Answers

Proper 24’21 (Feast of St. Luke) 17 October 2021 Job 38.1-7, 34-41 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> Almighty God, you heal the brokenhearted, are great in power and unlimited in wisdom: Grant us eyes to see, ears...

Job: Dark Night of the Soul

Proper 23B’21 10 October 2021 Job 23.1-9,16-17 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church North Little Rock, Arkansas The Rev. Carey Stone <+> “Darkness is not dark to you, O Lord; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike.” Amen. -From the...