Rev’d Jonathan Gale Patient perseverance is one of the most needed virtues of our time. What doesn’t help is that we are programmed to have everything instantly. I even get annoyed when my computer doesn’t respond instantly. As Christians we … Continued
Rev’d Jonathan Gale Well Esau didn’t think much of his birthright, did he? Jacob offers to buy it for bread and lentil stew and, voila; it’s gone. Perhaps he should have valued the privilege he had more. He did that … Continued
Rev’d Jonathan Gale – Baptism and Dedication Service Two things stand out in today’s readings: Paul says what I want to do – the good, that is – I just can’t seem to sustain. Try as I may, I muck … Continued
Rev’d Jonathan Gale In his book, Mind Your Own Business, Murray Raphel shares the following story. “Years ago, in Russia, a czar came upon a lonely sentry standing at attention in a secluded corner of the palace garden. ‘What are … Continued
Rev’d Jonathan Gale “Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” I suppose Hagar in giving up her son by abandoning him under a bush in the desert, … Continued