Have you ever noticed that in the gospels the same handful of commands are given over and over again? Love. Repent. Look after the "least of these." We talk about these commandments a lot, but here's one we don't talk about so often. Do not be afraid.



Do not be afraid. Our passage this morning includes this command. And although we might like to think that this commandment is only being directed at the disciples, or that it doesn't apply to us today, Jesus makes it time… Continue

David was fourteen years old. He lived with his mother, Miriam, in a little village in Israel. His father had died several years ago, and since then David had been responsible for the family's small flock of 25 sheep – their only source of income.

David, like all…

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This Sunday is known as The Baptism of Our Lord, one of the four or five times in the church year where we have Baptismal Festivals. In this morning’s gospel reading from St. Luke we are introduced to two of the symbols associated with baptism – water and fire. Water and fire, that powerful, awe-inspiring combination of opposites, is the birth-right of all Christians. If anyone ought to know and speak about the power of life lived out of these two forces, water and fire, it ought to be us.… Continue

I love white wine. I love my children, Ray and Aaron. I love James Bond. Any of them! I love my best friend Terri. I love Jesus Christ. One word in the English language which has so many meanings.



The Four Loves is a book by C. S. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a Christian perspective. C.S. Lewis wrote that it began with his attempt to understand the Great High Priestly Prayer from St. John’s Gospel, which is also known as Jesus’ Farewell Discourse, John chapters 14-17,… Continue