Everyday Christianity
If worship is an act of religious devotion in response to God, then the opportunity to worship exists far beyond the walls of our church buildings. The very way we live our lives is worship. How does that inform the choices we make? How do we respond to God’s grace in our daily lives?
Of purple cloth and typewriters
Thank God for the wonderful opportunities for us all to share what we have been given; by the grace of God and to God’s greater glory. Continue reading
Family meals
The Eucharist is a family meal: despite earthly imperfections, it is a place where all are welcome and wanted and part of the family. Continue reading
A loving heart
Lessons from a child: the world needs more compassion: more people caring about the feelings of loved ones and strangers; more people to ignore whatever the crowd suggests is appropriate, and instead focus on the opportunity to demonstrate love. Continue reading
Random gifts
My prayer this week is that we will find a way to bring a gift to someone who needs it; and that we will receive a gift of God when one is offered. Continue reading
New Year’s Resolution
May our resolution be that 2017 be for us all a year of prayer, a year of engagement with our creator, a year of blessing. Continue reading
Unexpected Gifts
This Christmas, I pray that we all delight in some unexpected gift that comes from our own relationships: with God, with our families, with our communities. May we be inspired by these gifts to be an unexpected gift to someone else. Continue reading
Prayer: fun and fruitful
While stress and tension seem to be prevailing emotions at this time of year, it’s good to be reminded that prayer can be fun and fruitful. Continue reading
Journeying through Advent
Advent is a journey, not unlike any other. Do we know where we’re going? Are we signalling our path to inform and invite others? Continue reading
Welcoming Christmas guests
Preparing to welcome guests can be wonderful! If we make it so. So let us welcome all of those whom God will put in our path, and give thanks for the opportunity to offer hospitality—welcoming others in Jesus’ name. Continue reading
An Advent snail
During a busy vacation, a snail helped me regain perspective to not normalize busy-ness and miss out on the unique wonders of my trip; in Advent we can choose to be like the snail, delighting in the calmness of the kairos and appreciating the journey. Continue reading
