We are perhaps used to eating whatever vegetable or fruit we feel like. The green grocer, or supermarket, allows a freedom of variety all year round that probably 50 years ago did not exist. As I snack on an apple I reflect that it is only May, and far too early for fruit to beContinue reading “Blossom”
Author Archives: Keith Morrison
It’s a Worshipful Life
At the virtual Spring Harvest that I’ve attended in the last week the focus has been on worship, but by that I don’t mean simply the songs and hymns led by the likes of Tim Hughes, Lou Fellingham, Martin Smith, Lucy Grimble, Kees Krasyenoord, or any of the other leaders from around the world. TheContinue reading “It’s a Worshipful Life”
It’s Easter Monday!
Have you had a long lie in bed this bank holiday? Our daily reflections have now come to an end, but I do hope they were of use to some of you during Lent. I will continue to occasionally use the blog facility of the website. I’m on holiday (not quite true I’m at aContinue reading “It’s Easter Monday!”
Feast Day 7!
Sunday, 4th April– Easter Day Let us celebrate the risen Lord!The reading in the church service is Luke 24: 1-12 Our service will be led by Rev Keith Morrsion, it can be accessed on the internet : Facebook.com/LindfieldURC or listened to live from any telephone: 01444 711407
Fast Day 40
Holy SaturdaySaturday, 3rd April Reading Psalm 142 Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life. Psalm 142:4 Between Good Friday and Easter Day the disciples were on a low ebb. All their hopes had been gathering andContinue reading “Fast Day 40”
Fast Day 39
Good FridayFriday, 1st April Reading John 19: 38-42 At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. John 19:41 The coming of the Messiah wasn’t supposed to end this way many would be thinking, and while we knowContinue reading “Fast Day 39”
Fast Day 38
Maundy ThursdayThursday, 1st April Reading Luke 23: 1-25 Then Pilate announced to the chief priests and the crowd, ‘I find no basis for a charge against this man.’ Luke 23:4 Pilate stands there in disbelief, and doesn’t want to get his hands dirty. They don’t really want Jesus to die do they? Surely they wouldContinue reading “Fast Day 38”
Fast Day 37
Wednesday, 31st March Reading Luke 22: 54-71 A servant-girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, ‘This man was with him.’ Luke 22:56 The darkness had fallen in more than one way, not simply a set sun, but also Jesus’ arrest. Peter is left in a shocked state,Continue reading “Fast Day 37”
Fast Day 36
Tuesday, 30th March Reading Luke 22: 24-53 The disciples said, ‘See, Lord, here are two swords.’ ‘That’s enough!’ he replied. Luke 22:24-53 In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy says to her dog, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore”. It turns out she has been hit on the head and suffering a very colourfulContinue reading “Fast Day 36”
Fast Day 35
Monday, 29th March Reading Luke 22: 1-23 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, Luke 22:1-23 The account of Jesus’ earthly ministry, his relationship with disciples, and the opposition by the priests and teachers of the law are at this time drawing closer together as a climax at the cross awaitsContinue reading “Fast Day 35”