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Straight Paths

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” This is a meditation on a well-loved verse. We are to trust with all our heart – first of all trust is a mental decision,…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 25th December 2022

Christmas Day                                  Year A                                                 25th December 2022 Lectionary Readings:    Isaiah 9 v2-7;    Psalm 96;    Titus 2 v11-14;    Luke 2 v1-14. Good news for everyone. A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God, Eternal Father and…

Sleeping on it

This is the 4th week of Advent when we think of the love that came into the world. We also remember that part that Mary played in that nativity story. The gospel reading set for the 4th Sunday of Advent also tells of  the part played by Joseph. (Matthew 1:18-24) He wasn’t one of the…

At the recent Folk Cafe in Trinity Methodist Church I read this poem which I found in the book “Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” by Pam Rhodes. The poem was written by Tafadawa Mhondiwa Mugari. There once was a shining Christmas tree, Standing out where all could see. Its brilliance captured every eye And seemed…