Darn, almost been a month again

I don't really have much time at the moment, but I would like to comment briefly on some topics I've been thinking about.

The first is the nature of evil and God's sovereignty. My thought has been that evil is essentially a matter of choice, although I'm not entirely sure how I mean that, and that the proper response to it is to look to God and live, as best one can, in accordance with God's will. This is not, mind you, God's will as defined by people like Jerry Falwell. I think the prophet Micah provides one good summary, which is that we know what the Lord desires of us and that that is to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly before the LORD God. Jesus' summary of the Law is another good summary (no surprise there) although it doesn't emphasize, as Micah does, the fact that we actually know what God desires.

The second topic is really more of a question at this point. I am wondering what is really meant when Isaiah says that quietness and trust will be our strength and that in returning and rest we shall be saved. The exact passage is quoted in the BCP in the noon devotion provided for individual use.

I really can't stay to comment further, but I really do mean to come back to these topics, especially the second.

In the Anglican Communion (how could I not follow my tradition of mentioning how things are going in the AC) things are tense. It is possible that at least a couple provinces in the Global South will walk out, and it is also possible that TEC will say to heck with y'all, we're going to do things our way. Still, I remain hopeful that a way forward as a communion will become evident.

Jon