Rev Shirley Murphy
The thoughts, reflections, faith stories and meanderings of an 
Anglican Priest

'Busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to.' 1 Timothy 5:13 The Bible says gossip is nothing less than 'meddling in...

“The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. But when...

'He will give you another Comforter, and he will never leave you.' John 14:16 Remember dinner without mobile devices? Friends and family...

“Are you envious because I am generous?” Matthew 20:15b This line comes from the parable of the landowner who hired workers at five...

“But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” Matthew 19:30 This little line, tucked in at the end of today’s...

“The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”...

Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” Luke 12:49 This passage...

“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” After he placed his hands on...

“‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as...

Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of...

“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this...

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32...

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 There is a very important word in...

But the woman came and did him homage, saying, “Lord, help me.” He said in reply, “It is not right to take the food of the children and...

With thankful hearts offer...requests to God.' Philippians 4:6 God's Word clearly tells us to 'pray about everything' (Philippians 4:6)....

Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Matthew 14:28-29a What a...

“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Imagine what...

“Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” Matthew 14:8 What a bad day to say the least. St. John the Baptist was...

“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it...

“Thus, it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery...