Tag: Today’s Faith
Can We Walk the Talk?
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…
Meditation or Prayer
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…
Today’s Faith – February 2024
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…
“We are an Affirming Congregation”
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…
Traditions, Memories, Christmas Trees
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…
Today’s Faith – November 2023
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:…
Footprints on Our Hearts
“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…
Our Wildest Dreams
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…
Pondering
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…