Rev. Will Willimon (Biblical scholar) told this story: In a heated confrontation with one of my parishioners after my sermon, I finally said, “I’m not going to continue to argue with you, George, I’ll never persuade you.” George replied, “Humph. Glad that our… Continue reading
Many of us have lives so busy we often feel overwhelmed. Too many of us believe we have no choice. We just keep on keeping on. Some are like pet hamsters who run on treadmills, hard as they can, but go nowhere. Now that’s drudgery. For some people like me,… Continue reading
February brings thoughts of Valentine’s Day and love. The Bible compares love to a rope, strongest and healthiest with three strands. Jesus identified those three strands as love for God, love for one another and love for one’s self. Each person makes their own choice about love of God. Let’s… Continue reading
Our church family celebrated becoming an “Affirming Congregation” in December. Becoming affirming means that we have pledged to be intentional about accepting everyone – color race, gender identity, creed, ability, whatever. When I told one of my beloved family members about our celebration, the reaction was, “Isn’t everyone accepting? Aren’t… Continue reading
When I was a child, it seemed the brightly coloured lights sparkling on our Christmas tree lit up the world. Over the years, I’ve tried clear glass lights, white lights, blue lights on our tree, but I always return to the rainbow of colours of my childhood. Now, my artificial… Continue reading
A Shema Followers of the traditional Jewish faith are encouraged to post a Shema at their most used doorway to the outside. A Shema is a tiny box containing the words, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul… Continue reading
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Thanksgiving is coming. In Canada, we connect our Thanksgiving celebrations to the big family feast. That’s good fun, but for me, the best part is being surrounded by people I love: family… Continue reading
Since my knee replacement May 5th, I’ve been struggling to regain my morning Bible meditation and journaling time. Last Sunday, when I was leading worship at Bridgenorth United, my sermon/reflection was titled, “Dust on the Bible.” As you can imagine, my message was to remind my listeners of the wonder… Continue reading
Journaling has been my major form of meditation for over forty years. Often when I can’t sleep, I get up, sit in my favourite chair, drink a cup of warm milk and write down the thoughts racing through my mind. I journal what has happened in the past or might… Continue reading
