by Jonni Turner | Dec 31, 2018 | Quest & Journey
On the eve of a new calendar year, the new church year is already a month underway, thanks to the season of Advent. That is a blessing in this northern latitude, where darkness once robbed my winters of energy and peace. During Advent, along with other Christians, I...
by Jonni Turner | Aug 29, 2018 | Arts & Letters
A fascinating aspect of God is the way he finds you. He knows when and where you begin your quest for truth, even before you do. How this happens is a mystery; when it happens could be anytime, anywhere. Surprisingly often it occurs when you are touched by metaphor...
by Jonni Turner | Jun 5, 2018 | Holy Words
Last week, I entered Ordinary Time, along with millions of Anglicans and other Christians who mark church seasons. Ordinary Time consists of the long stretch of months extending roughly from May to November (there is a shorter period in early winter). It begins with...
by Jonni Turner | Jan 30, 2018 | Holy Words
In this small corner of the Anglican world, the Sunday past is called Septuagesima. It begins the preparation for Lent, a time of fasting and reflection on how to live and grow into a holy life. When Septuagesima arrives, the very first book of the Old Testament, the...
