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

'Your right hand and strong arm...helped them.' Psalm 44:3 Did you hear about the frog that was running out of water, so he asked two...

'When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.' Proverbs 3:24 God built specific triggers into our bodies to let us know when it's time to...

"Lot moved his tents to a place near Sodom." Genesis 13:12 No maps. No GPS. Few street signs. Those are three important reasons why some...

Pandita Ramabai was a truly extraordinary woman: reformer, educator, and evangelist. Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati was born Ramabai Dongre, a...

'Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.' John 16:33 In the mid-eighties, Steven Patrick Morrissey dominated the British rock...

'Just as he was speaking, a rooster crowed.' Luke 22:60 The Bible says: 'Just as he was speaking, a rooster crowed...The Lord turned and...

'Always be enraptured with her [or his] love.' Proverbs 5:19 NKJV If you're married, think back to when you first met your spouse and...

'I long for you, O God.' Psalm 42:1 Are you having difficulty understanding God's ways? Even though we can look back and see how hand of...

'The Lord is God! He made us.' Psalm 100:3 Do you need motivation today? Take a look at the palm tree. You can cut it, but you can't kill...

I've been thinking a bit lately about what it means to be Generous. There are so many needs in the world, in our communities, on our...

Late have I loved You, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved You! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there...

'Fear involves torment.' 1 John 4:18 Advice columnist Ann Landers received about ten thousand letters every month. When asked about the...

Ø Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up. Ø Those who walk with God won't run from people's needs. Ø We're richer when...

Yesterday I met a stranger... Today this stranger is my friend. Had I not taken the time to say hello, or return a smile, or shake a...

On the 14th of August we remember St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe He is a wonderful example of one who trusted in Jesus, often through the...

Now HERE'S a CHALLENGE!!! Each member of John Wesley's Holy Club asked himself these twenty-two questions every day during his private...

Today, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day...

Years ago, when our daughters were very young, we'd drop them off at our church's Children's Chapel on Sundays before the service. One...

On August 9 the Catholic Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as St. Edith Stein. St. Teresa converted from...

You undoubtedly felt awkward the first time you had to learn which fork to use. But with that knowledge you can enter any dining...