Wisdom [Proper 15B - Ephesians 5:15-20]
The Rev. Jeremiah Williamson Ephesians 5:15-20 Wisdom Tomorrow at 8am the sound of a bell will mark the beginning of a new school year at Audubon Elementary. As a parent I have honestly never felt so unsure, and so sick to my stomach, about the first day of school. My children, with their erasable pens and composition notebooks and strongly encouraged facemasks, will attempt to concentrate amidst a pandemic that seems to ever find new waves of rage. Like many parents with whom I have spoken in recent days, I have no idea if we are doing the right thing or the best thing for our boys. We’re trying, of course; our intentions are good; our reasons are reasonable; also our doubts significant. But if wisdom is calling to me in this moment, I’ll admit, her voice is difficult to discern in the sloshing sea of articles, advice, and opinion. I wish it was simpler than this. But nothing feels simple these days in:...