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

'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...

Yesterday (6th August) we celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration. Feast of the Transfiguration is a Christian commemoration of the...

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...

My grandfather was sort of a mentor for young preachers from a nearby seminary that came to area churches to hone their pulpit skills...

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...

“Pride is your greatest enemy; humility is your greatest friend.” So said the late John R.W. Stott, a remarkably humble man of great...

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...

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....