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Sunday Reflection

What have you given up following Jesus? Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him. —Psalm 37:7 A company of friends gather around a table to feast. Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the grave, is hosting the feast. Martha … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Cultivating Joy: Cultivating joy is a gradual process, built through small, meaningful actions. — Randy Callender. Cultivating joy is a gradual process built through small, meaningful actions. Whether it’s sharing a meal, learning a new skill from someone else, volunteering, or simply listening … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Sunday’s Reflection: The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come, let us adore him! During this season of Lent, I wonder if we can seek a deeper understanding of this amazing gospel of grace? We need to be ready for … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

How do the holiness and love of God inspire both awe and action in you?  Simon Peter’s encounter with Jesus mirrors Isaiah’s experience. After witnessing the miraculous catch of fish, Peter falls at Jesus’ feet, acknowledging his sinfulness: “Go away … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Jesus’ Mission Statement: Evangelism is difficult in our secularized societies, and even illegal in some countries where Anglican churches are located. Yet the increasing social awareness of the urgency of caring for God’s creation and the link to thinking about God and … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Jesus’ Hour, John 2:1-111: In this charming and exhilarating story, Jesus is the protagonist but says very little – only three short sentences – yet the whole story is filled with the light of his Epiphany. The account unfolds before us … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

The Baptism of the Lord: Baptism is a coming into the Body of Christ, in which we become members of one another and of Christ – it is about who we are in Christ, and whose we are: God’s own. In baptism we are gathered… … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

The Epiphany of the Lord: Today we commemorate an episode which is recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew — the Epiphany or manifestation” of Christ to “wise men from the East. If the star of Bethlehem symbolizes the Gospel, the … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

“I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be with me just as you have said” Luke 1:38 The season of Christmas is a point in time that we rejoice the extraordinary and incredible joy of Jesus. Darien McCoy wrote, “Joy isn’t just … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Zephaniah 3:14-20 (Rejoice! God will Care for God’s People) After the promises of taking away sin, follow promises of taking away trouble. When the cause is removed, the effect will cease. What makes a person holy, will make them happy. The … Continue reading

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