Since mid-September, the Daily Lectionary has had us in the Book of Proverbs, appointing each morning and each evening a chapter filled with godly wisdom.

I hope that you have seen reports on the amazing Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) held in Jerusalem in late June, centering on the mission-focused theme, “Proclaiming Christ Faithfully to the Nations.” With 2,000 delegates from across the Anglican Communion, including a strong delegation from our diocese, this third GAFCON (after 2008 and 2013) was a rich and rewarding experience.

In the Daily Lectionary this past week, we had readings that recount the lives of two great kings in Jerusalem: Hezekiah and Josiah. They both received a prophecy of coming judgment upon the nation, but, as we’ll see, they responded quite differently.

The recent Summit for Life, offered annually by Anglicans for Life and our diocese for the Anglican Church in North America, was a tremendously encouraging and challenging day of teaching and prayer.