We may be ready to receive him

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Last week, in my reflection on the Collect, I talked about being prepared to meet God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and the somewhat confusing subject of God's judgement. This week, the Second Sunday of … [Read more...]

By the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples

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I have always enjoyed sitting by water of any kind -- rivers, lakes, gravel pits, or the sea -- and probably don't do it often enough nowadays. For me, it’s a great way to become aware of the presence of God, through … [Read more...]

We may be ready to receive him

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Last week, in my reflection on the Collect, I talked about being prepared to meet God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and the somewhat confusing subject of God's judgement. This week, the Second Sunday of … [Read more...]

Receive the gifts of your love, new every morning

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The gift of God’s love is a tremendous thing. It’s good to know that God loves us as much as he does, even more than the person who loves us the most. It’s a good feeling. The gift of God’s love, however, is … [Read more...]

The Value Of A Smile

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I came across this poem about the 'smile' recently, and really like it. Smiling is so contagious. You can give a smile away, and yet keep it yourself, and it genuinely changes many you give it to. The Value Of A … [Read more...]

By the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples

lakeside-reeds

I have always enjoyed sitting by water of any kind -- rivers, lakes, gravel pits, or the sea -- and probably don't do it often enough nowadays. For me, it’s a great way to become aware of the presence of God, through … [Read more...]

We may be ready to receive him

radio

Last week, in my reflection on the Collect, I talked about being prepared to meet God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and the somewhat confusing subject of God's judgement. This week, the Second Sunday of … [Read more...]

A Box Full of Kisses

A Box Full of Kisses This story arrived in my inbox this week, thanks John, at just the right time. I've been having something of a bad spell with my health, and was beginning to get a bit disheartened. My box full of … [Read more...]

Receive the gifts of your love, new every morning

open-hands

Receive the gifts of your love, new every morning The gift of God’s love is a tremendous thing. It’s good to know that God loves us as much as he does, even more than the person who loves us the most. It’s a … [Read more...]

Sometimes Gifts Are Hard To Recognize

Sometimes Gifts Are Hard To Recognize This is another one of those stories that is probably not true. When I first read it, I thought it couldn't possibly be true, because, surely, no one would allow their marriage to … [Read more...]