Christian Faith Perspectives

One of the hallmarks of Christian liturgy is the benediction spoken at the end of a service: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace”. What we are more familiar with are…

There is always something special about flowers as they open up to display their distinctive colours and characteristics. Bulbs lie dormant in the ground, then burst forth with springtime colour. Be it fruit bearing shrubs and trees or so many other types of vegetables and grain plants, it’s all proof of a life producing planet.…

What about a new car? When you take it out for the first time, it seems so responsive, the engine hums, and the interior is extra plush and comfortable. In life we are constantly changing old for new. The old requires constant repair; eventually we change… it is time for something new! A decision we…

You may well ask, what is the connection of a loaf of bread and recognizing Jesus? Yet it was the simplicity of seeing Jesus breaking a loaf of bread which triggered recognition in the eyes of two disciples. They were walking to Emmaus when a stranger joined them. They talked to the stranger about the…

Peace means the absence of warfare, where hostilities have ceased. But what does this word capitulation mean? It’s certainly not found in the Bible; or maybe it is expressed differently. To capitulate is to surrender in times of warfare. The conquered forces have to submit to the particular terms of their surrender. These terms are…

So often we look at flowers in isolation, admiring their singular beauty and characteristics. Yet it is impressive to see flowers together. For instance, a mass of daisies on a bush makes quite a visual impact. Togetherness is seen in nature and is a vital part of our human existence. We all have a need…

So often in life we are confronted with seemingly impossible situations. It could be a new responsibility which we feel is beyond us, maybe a physical condition or simply a set of personal circumstances which are more than we can handle. But remember, the impossible to us is possible with God. When I read about…

When you are looking for an image to express something you want to say, it can often be so allusive… nothing seems to fit. Then suddenly you see it! Indeed it is true, ‘ A picture is worth a thousand words’. There is an innate factor within us all that wants to belong to something.…

Have you ever had to decide between two pathways in life? It can be a time of personal uncertainty because both choices seem right. I recall a time when I had to make such a decision. I was 40 years old at the time and had just been successful in a job application to take…

We all know what happens when you plant a seed; germination takes place, and a new plant begins to grow. But the interesting aspect of this process is that the seed actually has to die or drop away in order for the new plant life to emerge. As a young man keen on growing vegetables,…