In a worship service I attended, we came to the time for the reading of the Scripture.
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An old hymn whose truths are ever new.
‘The Church’s One Foundation’ - S. J. Stone 1866 -
Public Domain Tune: Aurelia
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'The problem with life is that its so daily,' said Wood Allen once. Another problem - if it is that, is that life is very short.
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So, my wife asked me evening. ‘Do you ever think about dying? Hmmm. Good question in this day of pandemic pandemonium, uncertainty and fear.
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In light of the present Corona Virus, I offer this short video in the hope it may give some perspective, help and hope to those who see it.
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A movie based on James 2: 1 - 12 (The New Testament, NIV)
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So we’ve come to the serious waiting time that is Advent as we long for the joys of Christmas, the memories, inspiration, spirit and impetus of Christmas.
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We are ever grateful for the sacrifices made to combat Evil in all the ways it is manifest in our broken world.
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Trees are a gift to the planet. And more: they are absolutely essential for life.
They stand among us and around us in sheer, wondrous grandeur.
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All of one, all of a piece
Different, and somehow one in same
Another day, ev'ning to follow
Another day, for good or ill.
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We are all inspired at times. By someone. By something.
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Inspired by the music of my friend, Emil G. of Salt Spring Studios, the following poem came to me - and the beautiful images from StoryBlocks. I hope it inspires you too.
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There are lots of reasons to be unhappy in life
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There is a God who hears, understands, responds and sustains. If we seek God we will find Him.
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Garbage Day is part of the routine for most of us in the First World. We're fortunate we can discard it... out of sight, our of mind...
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We take it for granted, but really, there's no guarantee that we will get up on any given morning. Each day, every morning's dawning, is sheer gift — a resurrection.
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A movie roughly based on Psalm 23 - The Lord is my Shepherd.... with score written by Laurie Barber using Logic Pro X, Eric Whitacre choral voicings, and violin.
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The words of this beautiful Christmas song were written by Margaret Rose, and the music by Michael Head.
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Someone to enlighten our darkness
Someone to help in our distress
Someone whose presence warms on coldest nights
Walking close beside us on our Journey
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Thoughts on the Birth of Christ from St. John Chrysostom --
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The gift of Christmas in all the elements of the gift-wrapping and packaging of Bethlehem in Judea, in fulfilment of ancient prophecy. -- 'born this day a Saviour Who is Christ - the Lord!'
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I love the kind of simplicity and clarity that is evident in the following.
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God so loved the world (cosmos)...
A brief meditation on John 3: 16,17
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Writing in the Washington Post, March 8, 2018, Sarah Pulliam Bailey introduces -- and may re-introduce to many, the Christian author Madeline L’Engle who apparently managed through the years by her
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How great is the love that the Father has lavished upon us, that we should be called the Children of God. And that is what we are...
See I John 3:1 - 3
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Martin Rees writes - Black holes are simpler than forests and science has its limits.
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Epiphany! - The Light of Christ dawns on the whole world, every nation, every person.
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The seasons come 'round and Winter crowds in to take its share of the year. it's an awesome time, with both beauty and challenge.
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