Reflection/Poem-I know my place
Reflection/Poem-I know my place
by Sue Brown
I know my place (Luke 14:7-14) I know my place. I’ve climbed the ladder of success: Acquiring knowledge And developing the right skills. I’ve learnt who to impress And who can be ignored. I don’t waste my time On those who are a waste of space. I’ve put in the hard graft And feel…
Poem/Reflection-Storm
Poem/Reflection-Storm
by Sue Brown
Poem/Reflection based on Luke 8:22-39 Reflection on the storm on the lake and the healing of a troubled man. Storm The storm came on suddenly, unexpectedly. They had set out purposefully across calm waters – the opposite shore clearly visible. But in minutes the rising wind whipp…
Supper
Supper
by Sue Brown
Supper The room was large and comfortable; the women had carried in the food and the wine and set the table. We were looking forward to being together, just us and Jesus. So often we were guests at the home of – Well you name it: Pharisees, tax collectors, fishermen, strangers, f…
Nicodemus remembers
Nicodemus remembers
by Sue Brown
Nicodemus remembers The Sanhedrin was very interested in him. He had been rocking the boat – not good for our people. We had enough to do keeping our faith strong and pure while at the mercy of an occupying army, without the activities of wonder workers and incendiary teachers. S…
Monologue/Reflection-Rich fool
Monologue/Reflection-Rich fool
by Sue Brown
Reflection on the Rich Fool. Rich Fool He was a decent sort of man, quite pleasant. Always found time to chat to his neighbour – take an interest in them – and sometimes he really went out of his way to help someone in trouble. He enjoyed a walk in the country: flowers, birds, tr…
Mustard seed
Mustard seed
by Sue Brown
Mustard Seed Sometimes the world looks bleak: much hatred and injustice, violence and poverty. Love is stifled; faith is quenched; hope is crushed. What use is one small act of love in such world? Faith may move mountains, but does it lift the burdens of the poor? If hope is dash…
Monologue/Reflection Perfume
Monologue/Reflection Perfume
by Sue Brown
In the home of simon the Pharisee. Perfume Early evening in the small Galilean town As I walk to Simon’s house. Simon the Pharisee: a good man, and an important one. People look up to him; he’s influential and uses that influence to help others. I feel a slight thrill: Simon is h…
Christmas Prayer:Thank You
Christmas Prayer:Thank You
by Sue Brown
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession Thank you, Lord for Mary. Thank you for her willingness to do what you asked of her, for the care she took of Jesus while he was a baby and as he grew up. Mary showed great faith in you, trusting you although the way ahead was hard. Remem…
Meditation-Prayer
Meditation-Prayer
by Sue Brown
Meditation based on Luke 11:1-13 Prayer To pray is to be open to the One who knows you intimately; who has known and loved you from the beginning. Open to God who is awe-inspiring goodness, breath-taking power, suffering love. Open to God and to all that he is doing, making, lovi…
Crucifixion