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The treasure in scripture

Posted on July 27, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

That’s an interesting lot of scriptures. Notice that the liturgical order the Scripture reading, psalm, gospel (accounts of Jesus life and the life of the early church), then epistle (Letters written by the early church). The epistle for me is … Continue reading →

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Wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.

Posted on July 5, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

I don’t know about you, but for me the story of Abraham and Isaac takes on a much gentler tone in what we have this morning; the servant of Abraham goes gently to find Isaac a wife. Sarah has died … Continue reading →

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We are here to listen

Posted on May 25, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

We are here to listen, to discern the truth, to find a truth to live by. We stand, we listen. In Adam I believe humanity is fallen. Each of us succumbs to sin- we fall, we get up, we learn, … Continue reading →

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Sleeper awake!

Posted on March 15, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

1 Samuel 16:1-13      Psalm 23   Ephesians 5:8-14    John 9:1-41      Scriptures Sanctify yourself; wash yourself clean; put on your finest clothing, shave your body, separate yourself from material and spiritual trappings; get your body and mind ready for the feast. Samuel … Continue reading →

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O that today you would listen to his voice

Posted on March 8, 2026 by M Emlyn Humphries

Exodus 17:1- 7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11  John 4:5-42 Jesus asks us to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, minds and strength, to love others as ourselves and to love our enemies. He asks us to not … Continue reading →

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