O Lord, who lovest not the strife of men, and yet wouldest have thy servants strive earnestly for the faith of the gospel; grant us so to seek thy truth that we may never forget to obey it, so to contend, for it that we may never cause our brethren to stumble, and so to hold the form of godliness that we lose not at last the life and substance of it; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
–Trinity College, Dublin
Kendall, what a very apt prayer as this week of litigation begins. Praying for all y’all in the Diocese of SC. May the Lord indeed help you proclaim and live out His truth, and contend for the faith with boldness. And may He also keep your hearts in the peace and love of Christ, protecting from bitterness, anger, etc. May He show you how to truly bless those who are opposing you.