Rise, and Have No Fear

Before the wilderness of Lent, there is the light of the mountain. Exploring the Transfiguration in Matthew 17 and why Jesus tells us to 'Rise, and have no fear.

Justin YawnFebruary 13, 2026St. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal ChurchMatthew 17, Transfiguration, Epiphany, Deacon Mark, Spiritual Formation, Desert Tradition, Prayer, St. Francis in-the-Field

Stay Salty: Being a Follower of Jesus in a World of Distractions

Jesus isn’t handing out a branding strategy. He’s naming what happens when a human life is being remade from the inside out. Exploring the internal fire of salt and light through Matthew 5 and the Desert Fathers.

Justin YawnFebruary 6, 2026St. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal ChurchMatthew 5, Salt and Light, Desert Fathers, Spiritual Formation, Discipleship, Inner Life, Philokalia, Fr. Justin

Parenting Without the Panic

In the high-pressure world of travel sports and perfect grades, how do we raise kids who know they are loved, not just high-achieving? Exploring a family 'Rule of Life' at St. Francis.

Justin YawnFebruary 4, 2026St. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal Churchparenting, Rule of Life, Nocatee Family, 210 Family, Christian Life, Spiritual Formation, st. Francis in-the-Field

What Dr. King Can Still Teach Us About Following Jesus in Divided Times

Dr. King wasn't just a leader; he was a preacher whose faith demanded action. Discover how his vision of the 'Beloved Community' offers us a spiritual playbook for rising above tribalism and finding unity in the Gospel.

Justin YawnJanuary 19, 2026St. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal ChurchMLK Day, Beloved Community, Christian Unity, Gospel and Politics, St. Francis in-the-Field, Nocatee Churches, Spiritual Formation, Social Justice

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