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Chuck Alley

The Rev. Dr. Chuck Alley, former rector of St. Matthew’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, teaches anatomy at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School.

The Call (Ephiphany 2, Year A)

God calls us from being citizens of this world into being subjects of his kingdom.

Fulfilling All Righteousness (Epiphany 1, Year A)

Jesus’ call to humankind is the call to follow him into the kingdom of God.

The Familiar Story (Christmas 2, Year A)

God’s will has been revealed to us through the history of his working in the world. This has been done in human story so that we might see and understand.

That the World Might Know (Christmas 1, Year A)

“The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.”

Jesus Is the Gospel (Advent 4, Year A)

Joseph was convinced of the truth of Mary’s claim and his God-given role to be the human protector and provider of both mother and child.

Expectation (Advent 3, Year A)

Jesus is the unexpected Messiah, but not because he was a contradiction of prophecy.

A New Day, a New Way (Advent 2, Year A)

We live like the orphan who has been given the promise of adoption but must wait until the legalities are completed.

Be Ready (Advent 1, Year A)

Pregnancy is a good metaphor for the biblical “last days”—that period of waiting between the first and second comings of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Once and Future King (Last Pent., Year C)

In his loving-kindness, God will provide an ideal king for his remnant people. The king will be a branch of David, a shoot from David’s line.

Dr. Paul on Parasites (Pent. 23, Year C)

Every group project assigned in our schools is made more difficult by the individuals who do not carry their load of the work and yet get the same grade.