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

Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” At the start of Toy Story, Woody loves being Andy's...

I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counsellor assured me that he would be a good, reliable...

Is a daily quiet time part of your daily routine? If it isn’t, I urge you to consider setting aside time to spend with God every day. It...

Steamboat Mountain was a man killer, and truckers who hauled the Alaska Highway treated it with great respect. Particularly in the...

Elisabeth Elliot was one of the most influential Christian women of the twentieth century. Her books were considered staples in many...

There's work to do, deadlines to meet; you've got no time to spare. But as you hurry and scurry, Always Say A Prayer. In the midst of...

A young girl grows up in the country. Her parents a bit old fashioned, tend to overreact to her nose ring, the music she listens to, and...

Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes; we have plenty of food to eat. Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry; we have...

My friend recommended this book to me and I am so glad she did. This is the best book I have read on prayer. Pete Greig's experience with...

Apart from Christmas and Easter, one of the most illustrated events in Jesus’ life is his baptism. A thirteenth century artist depicted...

On the 11th November 1880 a twenty five year old man mounted the gallows of the Old Melbourne Jail. He had been surrounded and captured...

Over the last week the many statements, opinions, and responses to the Miami apartment block disaster, the problems caused due to climate...

“If only….” “If only he hadn’t died.” “If only she hadn’t left.” If only I had made a different decision.” “If only I hadn’t said that.”...

“Where are you?” I looked at my husband and said, “I’m right here.” “No, you’re not,” he said. “You’re a million miles away.” He was...

A NYC Taxi driver wrote: I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going...

You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere....

There comes a time when we realise change is needed. Things don’t work out. Something happens. Someone says something. The tried and true...

A young man was in the army serving in a dangerous place overseas. He had been away from home for a long time. He wrote to his mum...

There are good surprises and there are bad surprises. A good surprise might be a bigger tax refund cheque than you are expected; an...

The face of the man was worn and downcast. You could see the load that he was bearing was ever so heavy. His wife would never be able to...