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By the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples

May 9, 2010 By Paul Sibley Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collects Tagged With: Calling, Disciples, Easter, Gift, Jesus, Love, Peace, Vocation

We may be ready to receive him

December 6, 2009 By Paul Sibley
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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collects Tagged With: Advent, Free Will, Gift, God, Greg Boyd, Jesus, Judgement, Love

A Box Full of Kisses

October 31, 2009 By Paul Sibley

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. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiring Stories Tagged With: Encouragement, Gift, Inspiration, Kisses

Receive the gifts of your love, new every morning

October 18, 2009 By Paul Sibley
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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collects Tagged With: Gift, God, Jesus, Love, Ordinary Time

Sometimes Gifts Are Hard To Recognize

July 18, 2009 By Paul Sibley

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiring Stories Tagged With: Gift, Inspiration, Marriage

By the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples

May 17, 2009 By Paul Sibley
lakeside

By the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples 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. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collects Tagged With: Calling, Disciples, Easter, Gift, Jesus, Love, Peace, Vocation

The Bishop’s Gift

March 21, 2009 By Paul Sibley
country-church

The Bishop's Gift A wise old Bishop gives a wonderful gift to a small and struggling Church; and some wise advice for all of us to follow. If more of us lived as these people did following this gift, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiring Stories Tagged With: Bishop, Gift, Inspiration, Wisdom

We may be ready to receive him

December 6, 2008 By Paul Sibley
radio

We may be ready to receive him In last week's reflection, I talked about being prepared to meet God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This week we have a different emphasis, and we go beyond … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collects Tagged With: Advent, Free Will, Gift, God, Greg Boyd, Jesus, Judgement, Love

To receive the gifts of your love, new every morning

September 27, 2008 By Paul Sibley
gift

To receive the gifts of your love, new every morning God's gift of 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. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collects Tagged With: Gift, God, Jesus, Love, Ordinary Time

You give us gifts and make them grow

July 5, 2008 By Paul Sibley
young fir branches

You give us gifts and make them grow The "Gifts of the Spirit" appear to be making the news again. Todd Bently, ministering at Lakeland, at what has become known as the Florida Revival, and Trevor Baker, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collects Tagged With: Gift, God, Gospel, Healing, Jesus, Ordinary Time, Paul, Spiritual