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2023/01/22

Better to light a candle than curse the darkness

The title of this post is a quotation that could be from William L. Watkinson* and regardless of who it came from, the sentiment is a useful one. This week, instead of just talking about anyone becoming a “fisher of people” whatever that might mean, I felt led to talk about light. The word “light” […]

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2023/01/15

Third Sunday after the Epiphany – January 22, 2023

Scripture Sermon Light Hymns Knox Presbyterian The Lord’s my lightDear Lord and Father of mankindThe race that long in darknessCome, ye thankful people, come‘Follow me,’ the Master said St. Mark’s Presbyterian The Lord’s my lightDear Father, Lord of humankindThe people that in darknessCome, ye thankful people, comeFollow me, the Master said Order of service and […]

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2023/01/15

Talking about grace

Grace, as I am sure I have mentioned before, is one of my favourite words and also one of my favourite things. It is one of the few theologically significant words in common use which has yet to be significantly debased. Grace, graceful, and gracious still retain their positive connotations in our culture. This Sunday’s […]

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