Most of us enjoy daily walks, and at this time of year I enjoy swimming, and there are hardy folks here, who enjoy dawn swimming all the year round … try something new regularly, and share enjoyment with others, all the while praising God – silently or aloud – and giving thanks … [To read more, click on title]
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Sunday Faces
The joy of living is wrapped up in love and relationship, and we should give thanks for that gift of living, and loving, for being in community, for having a place to worship; in fact, for all that impacts our lives. Laughter and gratitude would to be an ideal combo for us to take away this week … [To read more, click on title]
The Joys of Lent
I get it that Easter is coming but I have difficulty with prolonged periods of sombreness … As Christians we know the joy of a risen Christ. Resurrection Sunday is a most joyous occasion. Scripture and our reflective Good Friday services bring home starkly the harsh reality of the crucifixion of Jesus, making that resurrection joy even more joyous! So much joy! … [To read more, click on title]
Baptising Will
In baptism you are brought into that story … “to be an actor in the play which God is writing and producing. And once you are on stage, you are part of the action. You can get the lines wrong. You could even do your best to spoil the play. But the story is moving forward and it would be far better to understand where it’s going and how to learn your part and join in the drama … [To read more, click on title]
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