Psalm 41: 7-10 Matt 16:24-17:8 . Passion prediction, bearing the cross, transfiguration In the month of February we will be using best picture Oscar Nominees to explore theology and scripture. Moonlight is a powerful movie about identity and being true to oneself. The call of discipleship requires risk and sacrifice.
Continue readingThis picture was taken by Rev. Karen Bridges Matt 15:1-20 Tradition of the Elders and things that defile In the month of February we will be using best picture Oscar Nominees to explore theology and scripture. In the movie La La Land we witness the ups and downs of a relationship while
Continue readingPsalm 95 Matt 14: 13-33 . Feeding of the 5000, walking on the sea Picture taken at a Youth Forum 2003 on the beach of Blomidin, Nova Scotia In the month of February we will be using best picture Oscar Nominees to explore theology and scripture. Manchester by the Sea, is
Continue readingPicture taken by Tammy-Jo Mortensen in the Edmonton River Valley, Nov 2016. Psalm 20 Matt 6: 7-21 . Lord’s prayer, treasure in heaven In the month of February we will be using best picture Oscar Nominees to explore theology and scripture. The film Hidden Figures is a story of struggle and will
Continue readingPhoto by Rev. Karen Bridges in Tofino, Jan 2015Matt 5: 1-20 . The Beatitudes On the anniversary of Robertson-Wesley United Church, the scriptures reminds us of our call. It isn’t enough these days to simply talk about what we believe. It isn’t enough to simply come to worship. As disciples,
Continue readingPicture taken by Karen Bridges.Matt 4: 1-17 . Temptation, and the start of Jesus’s Ministry As we explore the beginning moments of Jesus call to ministry we too are called to reflect, recognize and respond to our call. We will be tempted; tempted to ignore the call, tempted to give
Continue readingPicture taken by Karen Bridges in Jasper Sept 17, 2011 Matt 3: 1-17 . John the Baptist Enough with the guilt, enough with the justification speeches, enough with the self-deprecating comments. It’s time to accept that you are an essential part of this world, even if you don’t think you are
Continue readingMatt 2: 13-23 . Escape to Egypt For Joseph, his dreams which fore tell of the future portray him living his worst nightmare. The dream is an urgent message to go and for his new family to flee. Mary, Joseph and Jesus seek refuge in Egypt and if that wasn’t
Continue readingPicture taken by Albert deVos Matt 2: 1-12 . King Herod and the Wise MenIt is amazing what we can infer from a story and how we are able to fill in the details of the story that do not exist. When we take a closer look at the facts
Continue readingPhoto by Albert de Vos Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dream It is no secret that “God’s work often upsets comfortable social expectations and conventions.” (Aaron Klink) Dreams can come true, but they aren’t free. In Joseph’s case, his dream is one given to him by God and it required great strength and
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