Craig Vance

I am increasingly thinking that the Via Media of Anglicanism/Episcopalianism is what is necessary to nurture a revival of transformative American Christianity. #viamedia #howanglicanscansavetheworld #episcopal

The Lord is Risen! When faced with this, the disciples must have wondered “Now what?”. The answer was belonging and connection, sharing burdens and wealth with each other and the poor, hearts inflamed with love, and finding Emmanuel; God is with us. #Easter #Christisrisen

St. Augustine said that anger has a purpose, a telos; it is to move us not to hatred of our neighbour, but to fight injustice. Prayers for those who are dying at the hands of tyranny.

Praying for all of my followers that they would have an overflowing abundance of love and that they would be veritably marinated in appreciation. … and then grilled to a nice crispy glaze … (posting while waiting for your food to arrive might not be a good idea😇)

“Some trust in horses, some in chariots; we trust in God” … which is a good thing because horse and chariots futures are in the tank! #godnotgreed #whoneedsretirementsavingsanyways

The simple joy of breakfast on the patio in spring in Northern California. #whatgivesyoujoy

Jesus went into the wilderness where he was tempted, yes. But primarily he did so after in his baptism God declared him to be His beloved son. We find God in the desert: not in 5 star resorts. #lent #deserts #findinggod

In church today our organist played the Ukrainian anthem as the postlude #slavaukraine

We are learning a lesson that lies so deep in our bones, that we forgot that we have spines. “rule of law” means that the powerful may not take what they want by force. Democracy means that together we ensure governments serve the people and God is on the side of the poor and powerless. #growaspine

Prayers for Canada and Ukraine. May God bless those who hunger and thirst after justice.

Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return #ashwednesday

“Justice is the currency that love takes in the realm of the institutions” - Emil Brunner. “God is love” means that those who follow God must fight for Justice. #justice #Godislove

@mark-carney.bsky.sociable We should use our germanium to develop a night vision industry: homegrown or JV with European manufacturers.

I hope that Canada and Ukraine form a bilateral alliance. Canada is going to majorly re-arm and are a big economy who also has critical minerals and mining and refining companies.

Pray for Ukraine: for peace, justice, strength and resilience. And pray that Americans will find wisdom, courage and strength to not allow for Ukraine’s betrayal. #ukraine #slavaukraine

Many translations of the Bible are wrong; they translate “dikaiosyne” as “righteousness” when it is the same word Plato uses for “justice”: “Blessed are those who hunger for Justice.” #hungerforjustice

Prayers for all who feel like they have been called “enemies” when they are just trying to live life well. “Blessed are you when you are persecuted for the sake of Justice” - Jesus #beatitudes #justice #lightinthedarkness

Apocalyptic literature asks “what’s the worst that can happen?” and answers in powerful, mythic imagery. Revelation ends with the Tree of Life whose leaves are for the healing of nations. We need powerful, apocalyptic imaginations that can envision God defeating darkness, with us. #hopeinthedarkness

There are probably enough dual national Canadians here that we could put a ballot initiative on the ballot in California to join Canada. 🙏🇨🇦

Prayers that Germany, like Canada, will find its best self, its true soul, and unity and resilience to stand against the darkness. #deutschlandstark #Canadastrong #slavaukraine #thelightshinesinthedarkness #deutschland #canada

The Algarve near Albuferia. A shot that I took after I finished the Camino.

Peace be with you.🙏

peace be with you.🙏

Today is an excellent day to celebrate a 3rd century saint who came to symbolize romantic love and then got his head chopped off. #valentinesday #love&decapitation #holdtheflowers

Ukraine needs our prayers. #prayforukraine

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G. K. Chesterton said that when presented with an injustice the pessimist says “It is exactly as I feared” whereas the optimist says “This cannot be!”: it is the optimists, those with hope, who will rebuild the world. # optimists # optimistschangetheworld #hope #thelightshinesinthedarkness

I recently set up my old record player and delighted in wearing out the grooves on your music one more time. 😇

Mercy is the point. #mercy #mercyisthepoint #grace

There are people trying to redefine “mercy” as being an “animal” who chooses to sheathe their sword, to make the sermon on the mount consistent with the glorification of power. … rather than about kindness, gentleness, civility and you know, being like Jesus. #blessedarethemerciful #mercy