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The Feast of Transfiguration
Yesterday (6th August) we celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration. Feast of the Transfiguration is a Christian commemoration of the...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Aug 7, 20231 min read
No Pork – Author Unknown
A Rabbi who's been leading a congregation for many years is upset by the fact that he's never been able to eat pork. So, he devises a...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Aug 3, 20232 min read
The Skunk and the Preacher – Author Unknown
My grandfather was sort of a mentor for young preachers from a nearby seminary that came to area churches to hone their pulpit skills...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Patience – A Lasting Virtue
Do you remember an old bumper sticker that read, “Be Patient! God isn’t done with me yet”? The idea is certainly humorous, but it also...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 27, 20234 min read
Humility
“Pride is your greatest enemy; humility is your greatest friend.” So said the late John R.W. Stott, a remarkably humble man of great...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 24, 20233 min read
God Given Assignments
But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?" He answered, "I will be with...
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Jul 21, 20234 min read
Trusting God
Life is not predictable. There are ups and downs along the way. Many of us want to trust God. When times are good, it can feel easier....
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 19, 20234 min read
Uncertainties in Life
We live in uncertain times. Everywhere we look we see evidence of unrest around us. The truth is nothing remains the same. Change is...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Prayer
Oxford Dictionary says, “Prayer is words that you say to God giving thanks or asking for help. The Diocese of London website says,...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 14, 20234 min read
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
St. Elizabeth of Portugal, byname the Peacemaker or the Holy Queen, Portuguese Santa Isabel de Portugal, a Pacificadora or a Rainha Santa,...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Turtles Can't Fly
Sometimes, it is a very difficult to be patient. When we’re bringing our concerns to the Lord again and again, we can grow tired of...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Elementary Bible School Tests – Author Unknown
This piece comes from an elementary school. Kids were asked questions about the old and new testaments. The following statements about...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 7, 20231 min read
Important Stuff Kids Taught Me !!!
Ø It's more fun to colour outside the lines. Ø If you're gonna draw on the wall, do it behind the couch. Ø Even Popeye didn't eat his...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Children’s Sermon
A pastor was giving the children's message during church. For this part of the service, he would gather all the children around him and...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Choir Director and Pastor Feud
There was a feud between the Pastor and the Choir Director of The Hicksville Baptist Church. It seems the first hint of trouble came when...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jul 4, 20232 min read
You Are Gifted – Author Unknown
This is a story within a story, that starts out from a wholesaler in New York who sent a letter to the postmaster of a small mid-western...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Biblical Q & A – Author Unknown
Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah-he was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. Q. Who was the...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jun 29, 20232 min read
June 29th - Feast of St Peter & St Paul
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day is observed every year on June 29. The event is the liturgical feast day that honours two martyrs of the...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Advice From Mark Twain
Ø Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Ø Be careless in your dress if you will but keep a tidy...
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RevShirleyMurphy
Jun 27, 20236 min read
June 27 - Feast Day of Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor
The entire population of the city stood from dawn to dusk, waiting for the decision of the holy council. When they heard that the...
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