All Recordings from The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Apr 26, 2022 |
Tuesday, April 26, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Tuesday, April 26, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, April 26 for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Joyce Keeshin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Apr 24, 2022 |
Bearing Witness
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Bearing Witness
So many folks are feeling isolated, lonely, even despair. Many are finding that the comfort they once might have found in a faith tradition, no longer works for them in the complexity, and with which they understand life today. So many are feeling threatened by actions being taken to curtail their rights, their freedoms.
And so many are experiencing the devastation of aggression of violence, even war. Bearing witness to following Jesus and becoming beloved community is needed now desperately, and we are called. I find a helpful reference point for me in terms of this question of witness is our baptismal covenant and the vows we make.
Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship and the breaking of bread and prayers? Will you persevere in resisting evil and repent? Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God and Christ? Will you seek to serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? Will you strive for justice and peace among all people respecting the dignity of every human being?
That's a beautiful ground from which we can begin to witness. And when we make those vows, we always say them, I will with God's help. I will with God's help because it is not easy, but we can with God’s help.
And so many are experiencing the devastation of aggression of violence, even war. Bearing witness to following Jesus and becoming beloved community is needed now desperately, and we are called. I find a helpful reference point for me in terms of this question of witness is our baptismal covenant and the vows we make.
Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship and the breaking of bread and prayers? Will you persevere in resisting evil and repent? Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God and Christ? Will you seek to serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? Will you strive for justice and peace among all people respecting the dignity of every human being?
That's a beautiful ground from which we can begin to witness. And when we make those vows, we always say them, I will with God's help. I will with God's help because it is not easy, but we can with God’s help.
Apr 24, 2022 |
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Sunday, April 24, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, April 24, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music. with The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Celebrant and The Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Apr 22, 2022 |
Rector's Blog Throwback Series, Hoping for Peace
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Rector's Blog Throwback Series, Hoping for Peace
Editor's note: This blog is part of our Throwback Series and
was originally posted on December 17, 2021.
"We talk about wanting peace a lot. We talk about our hope for a peaceful future, with peaceful relationships, a peaceful nation, a peaceful planet. But it seems like every version of peace we imagine requires everyone else to see things the way we see them. During the height of the Roman Empire, there was a time commonly known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. It was known as such because of the relative lack of war and bloodshed that was being experienced in the major areas of the Empire. But throughout this Peace, Rome was in a state of constant battle and conquest on the margins of its empire, always fighting, always conquering, always subduing others and bringing them under Roman rule. And the internal peace and stability came under threat of great violence. That’s the kind of peace most of us understand: A peace that is achieved by constant violence and threats. So long as that violence is kept far enough away, we feel safe.
Do we really hope for peace? Or is our hope just to feel comfortable and unbothered?"
"We talk about wanting peace a lot. We talk about our hope for a peaceful future, with peaceful relationships, a peaceful nation, a peaceful planet. But it seems like every version of peace we imagine requires everyone else to see things the way we see them. During the height of the Roman Empire, there was a time commonly known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. It was known as such because of the relative lack of war and bloodshed that was being experienced in the major areas of the Empire. But throughout this Peace, Rome was in a state of constant battle and conquest on the margins of its empire, always fighting, always conquering, always subduing others and bringing them under Roman rule. And the internal peace and stability came under threat of great violence. That’s the kind of peace most of us understand: A peace that is achieved by constant violence and threats. So long as that violence is kept far enough away, we feel safe.
Do we really hope for peace? Or is our hope just to feel comfortable and unbothered?"
Apr 21, 2022 |
Thursday, April 21, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Thursday, April 21, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, April 21 for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Joyce Keeshin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Apr 20, 2022 |
Wednesday, April 20, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, April 20, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, April 20, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
Music, Jennifer Rodway, clarinet and Song Hun Nam, piano
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Apr 19, 2022 |
Believable
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Believable
I'm a very cynical person. You don't know that. Cause I get
up here and talk about love, which I believe in. But the power of love is
something that has overcome me and has to fight daily with my cynicism. So for
instance, you know, you'll meet people who have kids, or maybe they're a
teacher that teaches and they go like, man, those kids teach me more than I'll
ever teach them.
I'm like, well, that's not true. You taught them math. You’re way smarter. I get really cynical about this idea because I'm up here in my head thinking you have a set of information that you are imparting to these people. What I forget is how much we learn, how much we learned from people, not just sets of data, but what we learned from people by simply sharing life with them.
Other than the names of dinosaurs, my eight-year-old son has taught me nothing. Like I was, when I was in school, I have probably forgotten all the names of dinosaurs unless they were in the Jurassic Park movie, I still remember those. Except, he needs me to slow down sometimes and listen to him. I don't like to slow down; I want to go. He doesn't say, oh, father, I need you to slow down because you're moving at a pace that I can't handle, and I need you to work with me in a different way. That doesn't happen, but I love him. And so, I'm learning how to slow down and listen differently.
I'm learning because I'm willing to listen differently and listen to someone that I wasn't ready to learn from before. Who do we assume we know all about, and we don't need to learn from who are we not listening to? And I don't just mean listening to the words they have to say. Although that is part of it. I also mean who could be transforming our lives for love if only we’d let them. If the male disciples had just believed what the female disciples had said, their lives would have been transformed that much sooner.
I'm like, well, that's not true. You taught them math. You’re way smarter. I get really cynical about this idea because I'm up here in my head thinking you have a set of information that you are imparting to these people. What I forget is how much we learn, how much we learned from people, not just sets of data, but what we learned from people by simply sharing life with them.
Other than the names of dinosaurs, my eight-year-old son has taught me nothing. Like I was, when I was in school, I have probably forgotten all the names of dinosaurs unless they were in the Jurassic Park movie, I still remember those. Except, he needs me to slow down sometimes and listen to him. I don't like to slow down; I want to go. He doesn't say, oh, father, I need you to slow down because you're moving at a pace that I can't handle, and I need you to work with me in a different way. That doesn't happen, but I love him. And so, I'm learning how to slow down and listen differently.
I'm learning because I'm willing to listen differently and listen to someone that I wasn't ready to learn from before. Who do we assume we know all about, and we don't need to learn from who are we not listening to? And I don't just mean listening to the words they have to say. Although that is part of it. I also mean who could be transforming our lives for love if only we’d let them. If the male disciples had just believed what the female disciples had said, their lives would have been transformed that much sooner.
Apr 19, 2022 |
Tuesday, April 19, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Tuesday, April 19, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, April 19 for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Melanie Slane.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship.
Apr 17, 2022 |
Sunday, April 17, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist on Easter
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Sunday, April 17, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist on Easter
Join us for worship this Sunday, April 17, Holy Eucharist, Rite II on Easter with music. with The Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Celebrant and The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Apr 14, 2022 |
Rector's Blog: For The Unprepared
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Rector's Blog: For The Unprepared
I have failed at another Lent. It has become my new tradition, failing at Lent. I cannot seem to get it together for this season of penitence, fasting, and devotion. I have not been able to consistently give something up for years, I am literally eating a sleeve of Thin Mints while I write this blog – a blog that I was supposed to write a week ago. It’s fair to say I did not become a better Christian in the 6 weeks.
Really, nothing makes me feel like more of a failure as a Christian than Lent – which is funny since I am terrible at turning the other cheek, loving my enemy, praying for those who persecute me, refraining from judging others – all explicit directives of Jesus himself. My failure at these just makes me shrug and say, “nobody’s perfect.” But my inability to achieve a productive Lent, that 40-day feat of faithfulness – the one that Jesus had never heard of – somehow makes me feel guilty.
This happens, of course, because I keep thinking Lent is about being better, about self-improvement. But it’s not. Lent is about Jesus.
Apr 14, 2022 |
Thursday, April 14, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Thursday, April 14, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, April 14 for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Melanie Slane.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Apr 13, 2022 |
Wednesday, April 13, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, April 13, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, April 13, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
Music, Ashokan Farewell, Celtic Ensemble
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Apr 12, 2022 |
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, April 12 for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Philip DeVaul.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship.
Apr 10, 2022 |
Interrupting Comfort
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Interrupting Comfort
What happened to Jesus is not far from us today. Innocent
lives are lost in systems of domination and oppression again and again. Fear
and mistrust breed, war and violence, and the impulse for domination and
supremacy keep us separated from one another and from God.
The Passion of Jesus should not leave you today saying, oh, look at this terrible thing that happened thousands of years ago.
It should leave you searching for how and why humanity continues to walk this way today.
It should not leave you placing blame on them, the Jews who killed Jesus. It should find you searching for how you yourself participate in societies and structures that take the breath of life from the poor, the oppressed, the marginalized and the forsaken right now.
Palm Sunday has a way of allowing us to enter into the story, both as those who waved palms in joyous procession, along the way, and saying glory to God. And also, as those who shouted, crucify him, crucify him.
I am grateful year after year for this juxtaposition, because truly we are both. We today in many ways, simultaneously with our lives, honor God with songs of praise. And also vilify Christ who interrupts our systems of comfort and security.
The Passion of Jesus should not leave you today saying, oh, look at this terrible thing that happened thousands of years ago.
It should leave you searching for how and why humanity continues to walk this way today.
It should not leave you placing blame on them, the Jews who killed Jesus. It should find you searching for how you yourself participate in societies and structures that take the breath of life from the poor, the oppressed, the marginalized and the forsaken right now.
Palm Sunday has a way of allowing us to enter into the story, both as those who waved palms in joyous procession, along the way, and saying glory to God. And also, as those who shouted, crucify him, crucify him.
I am grateful year after year for this juxtaposition, because truly we are both. We today in many ways, simultaneously with our lives, honor God with songs of praise. And also vilify Christ who interrupts our systems of comfort and security.
Apr 10, 2022 |
Sunday, April 3, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist on Palm Sunday
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Sunday, April 3, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist on Palm Sunday
Join us for worship this Sunday, April 10, Holy Eucharist, Rite II on Palm Sunday with music. with The Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Celebrant and The Rev. Melanie Slane, Preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Apr 08, 2022 |
Rector's Blog: Proclaiming the Blessing You See
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Rector's Blog: Proclaiming the Blessing You See
Editor's note: This blog is part of our Throwback Series. This
blog post was originally posted on March 17, 2021.
Proclaiming the blessing of LGBTQ+ people in this world will change us as Christians. It will change our church. It will change how we understand God. It will change how we understand one another. Every time we see blessing in someone, our experience of God’s presence is expanded and deepened. God’s magnificent Love becomes more obvious, more powerful, more clear in our lives when we see it in places we hadn’t before. And we are transformed in a way that glorifies God.
Apr 07, 2022 |
Thursday, April 7, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Thursday, April 7, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, April 7 for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Philip DeVaul.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Apr 06, 2022 |
Wednesday, April 6, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, April 6, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, April 6, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
Music, Innishere, Kenna Cornish Scott, harpist.
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Apr 05, 2022 |
Tuesday, April 5, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Tuesday, April 5, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, April 5 for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Joyce Keeshin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship.
Apr 03, 2022 |
Living Devotion
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Living Devotion
In today's Gospel Mary's devotion to Jesus is seen and felt by all present.In the story, Judas’ devotion may be visible as well, but it is probably not a devotion of giving to the poor. It may be more to keeping the common purse and perhaps lining his own. So, how do we identify with this story? To what and whom are we devoted and how do we express that devotion? The word devotion just kept coming to me with this story. And I think it came to me even more so because I've witnessed so much devotion in recent weeks...
I was away in Florida with my family earlier this past week and witnessed again, my son Ryan's devotion to his dad. His dad lives in Chicago and he has significant physical and cognitive problems and he needs assistance at times throughout the day. My son lives in Utah, but he's practiced at keeping this communication. But we were all in Florida and this time his dad had gotten himself into a jam that he didn't know how to remedy...
So, of course, his first call is to his son and I witnessed Ryan by the pool in Florida, calmly and patiently walk him through possible options and try to help empower him as to how he might fix this himself. And from my side of overhearing the call, I could tell that he didn't feel able to do any of those things.
And so Ryan then very quickly shifted gears and made all the calls that were necessary to get the help that was needed in Chicago. In minutes, help with on the way. As I've shared before this devotion between father and son did not grow out of nothing, but out of years of calls and love expressed. The devotion, his father gave him so faithfully, has been returned with love and generosity beyond measure.
I was away in Florida with my family earlier this past week and witnessed again, my son Ryan's devotion to his dad. His dad lives in Chicago and he has significant physical and cognitive problems and he needs assistance at times throughout the day. My son lives in Utah, but he's practiced at keeping this communication. But we were all in Florida and this time his dad had gotten himself into a jam that he didn't know how to remedy...
So, of course, his first call is to his son and I witnessed Ryan by the pool in Florida, calmly and patiently walk him through possible options and try to help empower him as to how he might fix this himself. And from my side of overhearing the call, I could tell that he didn't feel able to do any of those things.
And so Ryan then very quickly shifted gears and made all the calls that were necessary to get the help that was needed in Chicago. In minutes, help with on the way. As I've shared before this devotion between father and son did not grow out of nothing, but out of years of calls and love expressed. The devotion, his father gave him so faithfully, has been returned with love and generosity beyond measure.