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

When I was in the seventh grade one morning while walking to the bus station, book bag in hand and the PE kit strapped to my back, I fell...

When you look at your life today, when you look at the lives of the people you care about most, when you look at everything that is...

“The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” I wonder what you hear in that. What does it mean? Who is it about? The obvious...

Orphans the world over are a tragedy of tremendous proportions. Whether in refugee camps in Africa, India or institutions in Romania,...

As we settle back to hear what God has to say to us today, I would suppose that most of us are hoping that we will hear some word of...

People-pleasing is a well-worn scheme and trap of Satan. If we think people-pleasing began with self-esteem training, the tolerance...

Please watch this video from Julian's new YOU TUBE CHANNEL called THE AWAKENING. This video shows how to fight off depression without...

When you think about it, the Christmas story has a lot to do with people looking for the baby Jesus. Shepherds go looking for the baby...

Check this article out which talks about my journey to Wales and about my ministry and my family which was published in an article in the...

Some branches produce fruit and are pruned, cared for, and nurtured. Some branches do not produce fruit and are removed, thrown away and...

Here’s my question. What is the cross of Jesus asking for in your life today? And what is it showing you? I’m not talking about that old,...

One of the frustrating times being a parent for dad’s, and often for mum’s also, are those early days when only mum can calm her child or...

Keeping in touch with people is a priority these days and never before in all of history have, we so many ways at our disposal of keeping...

Please watch this video from Julian's new YOU TUBE CHANNEL called THE AWAKENING. This video talks about how to overcome shortness of...

The cheerful little girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five. Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them, a circle...

I’m sure all of us can think of a situation when we have really appreciated a true friend. David F tells the story how, after his wife...

There have been some very influential figures who have stood against powerful opposition and somehow managed to remain focused, bold, and...

It’s not enough that the tomb is empty. It’s not enough to proclaim, “Christ is risen!” It’s not enough to believe in the resurrection....

1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please...