Kirk Reflections

Kirk Reflections 4th May 2025 . Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. RECONCILED The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17) This week, a BB...

Kirk Reflections 27th April 2025 . Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) On the Second Sunday of Easter, we look at the story of Disciple Thomas seeking proof of Chris...

Kirk Reflections 20th April 2025 . Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. “It is finished.” (John 19:30) The mission is complete.  Jesus died the most brutal of deaths on a cross for you, and for me. Take time to reflect on this truth. If possible; read through John 19: 1-37 a few times. Have a blessed Easter. 

Kirk Reflections 13th April 2025 . Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.

Kirk Reflections 23rd March 2025 . Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Think of Jesus for a moment. The person of Jesus. What adjective best describes Him? Kind? Compassionate? Happy? Joyful? What about ‘weird’ or ‘odd’ or ‘strange’ or ‘peculiar’…? For many he was exactly that: beyond comprehension with his supernatural abilities and count...

Kirk Reflections 16th March 2025 . Rev. Kenneth Brown brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Crafting a Rule of Life from John 15 .  Chapter 15 isn’t at first glance the easiest part of John’s Gospel to get your head around. It needs a wee bit of knowledge from the imagery of the Old Testament to get you started. At that point the language and the theme  begin t...

Kirk Reflections 9th March 2025 . Rev. Frank Ribbons brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Hello again, I’m very much looking forward to being with you on Sunday to continue the series on “Practising the Way” . Our text is from Mark 2, verses 13 to 22 and contains two very different episodes. The first is the call to the tax collector Levi, and the second is a...

Kirk Reflections 2nd March 2025 Rev. Dr. Stewart Gillan BSc, MDiv, PhD, minister of St. Andrews Jerusalem & Tiberius brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church , Scotland. Born in Newfoundland and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, Stewart’s first ministry was in South Africa from 1986–98. It was a pivotal period, from the final years of apartheid, through the time of transiti...

Kirk Reflections 23rd February 2025 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church , Scotland. PRACTISING THE WAY: IV PASSENGERS Do you prefer driving or being the passenger? I guess it depends, doesn’t it: can I trust the driver? Is he/she familiar with the road? Do they have any penalties like reckless driving or speeding? What I do know, is that Jesus didn’t...

Kirk Reflections 16th February 2025 John McPhee brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church , Scotland. PRACTISING THE WAY: III SLOW LEARNERS I wonder what you think about your life and where it’s come from. The truth is that all of us are formed by something – and not always good things. Our DNA, our school, our family, the friends that we’ve made, the hobbies that we have,the...

Kirk Reflections 9th February 2025 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church , Scotland. PRACTISING THE WAY: II TRANSFORM Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2 NIV) We are constantly being influenced by our environment, the relationships we are in, and the stories we believe about ourselves a...

Kirk Reflections 2nd February 2025 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church , Scotland. PRACTISING THE WAY: I APPRENTICESHIP “Come, follow me,” Jesus said. (Mark 1:17) We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus requires each of us to become His apprentice . Over the next 8 weeks we will look at Bible Passages encouraging...

Kirk Reflections 26th January 2025 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church , Scotland. WALLS. “ Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength .” (Nehemiah 8:10) Walls.  We all need them.  Whether to weather stormy winds (like we saw this week!) OR to keep the warmth inside. But what happens when we build walls that keep others at bay? Far from...

Kirk Reflections 19th January 2025 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church , Scotland. WATER INTO WINE. “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” (John 2:10) I grew up in the town of Wellington, SA, surrounded by vineyards. For this reason, drin...

Kirk Reflections 12th January 2025 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. YOU ARE MINE. “Do not be afraid, for I am with you!” (Isaiah 43: 5a) If ever we need reminding of God’s promise of love and security; it is now. At the start of a new season, in a world that seems chaotic beyond measure, it’s always helpful to check in on our true/ genuine...

Kirk Reflections 5th January 2025 Kirsteen Marcelin brings a reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Living a Simpler Life - is a declutter needed? ““If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so pr...

Kirk Reflections 5th January 2025 James Taylor brings a reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Matthew 2:13-23 “ Get up! Hurry and take the child and his mother to Egypt! Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is looking for the child and wants to kill him.” (Verse 13) An angel warned Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus. Under the cover of night, they...

Kirk Reflections 29th December 2024 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. We trust you had a marvellous time over Christmas and that it will continue into 2025. 'Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.' Luke 2:47 What are your hopes and dreams for the year ahead? To be honest, I’ve long decided that new year’s res...

Kirk Reflections 22nd December 2024 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. EMMANUEL - God with us There were shepherds camping in the neighbourhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a g...

Kirk Reflections 15th December 2024 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. JOY a fruit of the Spirit.  Who comes to mind? I had a primary school teacher who somehow managed to display a deep level of joy. Anyone could see that something was different about her. Nothing was ever too much to ask and despite her own difficulties and disappointments...

Kirk Reflections 8th December 2024 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. PEACE 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.' Phil. 4: 6-7] At the M...

Kirk Reflections 1st December 2024 Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. HOPE "When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28] So why Advent? It comes from the Latin word ‘Adventus’ meaning ‘to come’.   In the 4 weeks running up to Christmas we have this sense of antic...

Kirk Reflections 24th November 2024 . John McPhee brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Road to Emmaus This week, we look at two disciples encounter with the risen Jesus.

Kirk Reflections 17th November 2024 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. WHAT IMPRESSES YOU? As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” [Mark 13:1 (NIV) What are the things that leave a lasting impression on you? It’s interesting to note that Jesus wasn’t...

Kirk Reflections 10th November 2024 . Alistair Barton brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Remembrance This week, we remember once again all those who have served in our Armed Forces since World War I, also known as the ‘Great War’, who have either been injured or who died serving their country. This is part of our history, so we will be taking a look at that word...