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Second language learners of English are often struck by the arcana of pronunciation (such as the legion of ways that the cluster “ough” can be vocalized), the subtleties of vocabulary connotation, and the vestigial remains of the Indo-European case and…A Case for Singing…
Since I was a child, the psalms have been a part of my devotional life. My mother read us a psalm and chapter of Proverbs every day before school. When I was old enough to do my devotions privately, I…John Owen was Not…
Some of the greatest challenges for Anglicanism today revolve around identity, uniformity, discipline, theology, and limits. At what point does something or someone cease from being Anglican? How do Anglicans preserve an appropriate breadth while also recognizing the need for…Epiphany
TO-DAY every thing preaches, in Heaven and in earth; And all preach the same thing; “Come and worship.” The Shepherds preach; For they have not done telling of Christmas night. Bethlehem preaches; For it shows Him born of a Virgin, And born where the Prophet said He should be. The Angels preach, By the memory…
Welcome!
Welcome to our new and improved website, The North American Anglican online! It’s been awhile since we’ve shown any signs of life as a journal, this marks the beginning of a new chapter for us. New beginnings call for a slight change in focus, one that places web-related articles and content in the spotlight, while…
An Anglican Future without Canterbury and Lambeth?
There is an old fable of the scorpion and the frog. The scorpion wanted to cross the river and asked the frog if he would carry him on his back to get across to the other side. The frog replied that if he tried to help him, the scorpion would surely try to kill him….
Lambeth 2008 – A Retrospect
How will Anglican History view the 2008 Lambeth Conference? Too early to tell, but Rowan Williams stamped his personality and will clearly on every aspect of it. He gave five addresses at the opening retreat. He gave a welcoming address, three presidential addresses, closing the conference with one in which he articulated an agenda for…
GAFCON — Through the Eyes of a Bishop’s Wife
The Lord’s hand was at work in a very powerful way as I watched the plans of the Lord unfold for GAFCON. I saw up close several of those who had been asked to be on the planning committee. I saw the Lord work through His people. Many moved to prayer and others used to…
A Bishop’s Reflection on Lambeth, Canterbury, and GAFCON
Brethren! I am pleased to read various opinions and thoughts on the on-going issues concerning our faith and the Church, especially in the Anglican Communion with respect to Canterbury and Lambeth, and GAFCON in Jerusalem. I do hope that many of you are taking time to read, hear, and watch TV & internet news regarding the Lambeth conference….
The 39 Articles Project – Article 1
There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the Maker, and Preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there be three Persons, of one substance, power, and eternity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost….
The 39 Articles Project – Article 2
The Son, which is the Word of the Father, begotten from everlasting of the Father, the very and eternal God, and of one substance with the Father, took Man’s nature in the womb of the blessed Virgin, of her substance: so that two whole and perfect Natures, that is to say, the Godhead and Manhood,…