Jan 14

Water, God, and Kindness

Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River some two thousand years ago influences our faith today more than we might realize. It says in Mark’s Gospel that the heavens were torn apart and the Holy Spirit descended. In the moment of our baptisms, the Holy Spirit descends upon us as well. How might it change the way you look at other broken and sinful people in the church to know that God has chosen to dwell within them? How might it change the way you look at yourself?

About The Author

Fr. Perry Mullins is the Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney. He grew up an Episcopalian. During college and afterward, he worked in youth ministry in San Antonio and Austin, and then entered the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. Fr. Perry loves preaching, teaching, and outreach, and still has a heart for children’s and youth ministries. He was called to be Rector of St. Peter’s in 2017. He is married to Sarah, and they have two children.