THOUGHT CONTROL
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” The quote comes from the Old Testament book of Proverbs. Of course, the word, man” used here is generic and applies to women as well. It is a simple statement with profound...
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THOUGHT CONTROL
10.26.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” The quote comes from the Old Testament book of Proverbs. Of course, the word, man” used here is generic and applies to women as well. It is a simple statement with profound...
SLINGING HOT GREASE
10.19.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
One of the sad realities of the last few years is that people cannot seem to disagree amicably. Not only do many people disagree passionately, but many have also come to disagree rudely and with hostility. And it doesn’t seem to matter what...
CIVIL DISCOURSE
10.12.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
Perhaps it’s been as long ago as the War Between the States since Americans were so pitted against each other. Then, the issues were huge. Today it appears that it doesn’t have to be a large issue to provoke people into incivility. A...
THE SECOND HALF
10.05.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
In 1989, the McIntosh High School Chiefs, of Peachtree City, GA, would play the Newnan (GA) High School Cougars in the final game of the regular season. If one was a McIntosh fan, it had been a long season. Yet, as parents of a senior football...
A MAN WITHOUT GUILE
09.28.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
He was thirteen years younger than me. He was just starting out, really, and somehow, we hit it off. His name was Gerald Harvey Griffith II, but everyone called him Chuck. After getting to know him, I asked, ``Why are you called 'Chuck?'&rdquo...
WHAT'S YOUR SUPERPOWER?
09.21.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
Recently, I was in a hospital and saw a staff member wearing a T-shirt that read, “I’m a Nurse. What’s your superpower?” Later I saw a woman with a similar shirt that said, “I’m a teacher. What’s your...
OUR NEW NATIONAL HEROS
09.14.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
On September 11, 2001, the nation became aware of a new brand of heroes. Among them were the firefighters and police officers who rushed into the Twin Towers as, literally, everyone within was seeking to rush out. On that day 412 emergency...
A GOLDEN MOMENT IN TIME
08.31.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
In just a few days, I will experience something that fewer and fewer people get to experience in their lifetime. My parents did not have this experience. None of my children or grandchildren have the experience thus far. It’s safe to say...
CIVIL DIOSBEDIENCE, VACCINES, AND WAIVERS
08.25.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
I had a couple of interesting inquiries in the last few weeks. With many employers now requiring the COVID-10 vaccination as a requirement for employment or continued employment, there seems to be an interest in waivers. As I understand it...
DICTATORSHIP AND PASTORAL IRRESPONSIBILITY
08.18.21 | Diocesan | by Bishop David Epps
It’s extremely rare that I publicly disagree with a minister of any church, communion or denomination in my columns. For one thing, there’s so much out there with which I do not agree that every column for years could be about those...