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Going Through Grainfields

Jesus is going through the grainfields on the Sabbath with his disciples, and eating some of the heads of grain. Luke 6 says that the Pharisees are upset by them breaking the law of the Sabbath to which Jesus responds … Continue reading

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God’s Field

I had an early start to my day, as I caught a plane at 6:00. I slept during the flight for a bit and then pulled out my morning devotionals. The new collects seem wordy to me and I sometimes … Continue reading

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Innumerable Angels

I have been thinking quite a bit about church community lately. Interestingly enough, my friend and I watched a movie called, Doubt last night with an all-star cast. We were channel surfing at the end of our long day and … Continue reading

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God’s Foolishness

The First Reading this morning from 1 Corinthians 1 is about God’s foolishness. The reading ends with the verse 25 which says For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.  The reading … Continue reading

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Community Love

I returned home from my most recent travels in a bit of a funk. It has taken me several days to de-funk and unpack what has been going on for me. I acknowledged yesterday that I was grumpy and hating … Continue reading

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All We Have

We have all we need;  we just don’t realize it. In today’s gospel from Matthew 14, Jesus is approached by his disciples and they tell him to send the crowds away so that the people can go buy food for … Continue reading

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Spoiled Clay

The Potter image is a beautiful one, especially if you are an artist. I have friends who are potters, happily sharing the work of their hands. In Jeremiah 18, God is likened to a potter. The Lord tells Jeremiah to … Continue reading

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Drinking Deeply

Despite the fact that I am diagnosed with terminal cancer, I have not stopped living. No, quite the opposite, I suppose. I continue to drink deeply and to embrace life as much as I can. Today was no exception. I … Continue reading

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Welcoming People

Today’s Gospel from Luke 10 Jesus explains to the disciples that the harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. He goes on to say that if the townspeople welcome them, then they should remain there, eat what is set before … Continue reading

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Favourite Country

Canada is my home, my favourite country in all the world. I have traveled from sea to shining sea, from Tofino to St. John’s, dipping my foot in both oceans. I have spent time in the North and caught a … Continue reading

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