Kirk Reflections

Kirk Reflections 7th April 2024 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.

Holy Week Reflections - Wednesday 28th March 2024 . James Taylor brings the fourth in a series of short reflection on the events leading up to Good Friday as described by John. The reading can be found at John 13: 1-17, 31-35

Holy Week Reflections - Wednesday 27th March 2024 . Jane Stein brings the third in a series of short reflection on the events leading up to Good Friday as described by John. The reading can be found at John 13: 21-32

Holy Week Reflections - Tuesday 25th March 2024 . Morag Carnal brings the second in a series of short reflection on the events leading up to Good Friday as described by John. The reading can be found at John 12: 20-36

Holy Week Reflections - Monday 25th March 2024 . Kirsteen Marcelin brings the first in a series of short reflection on the events leading up to Good Friday as described by John. The reading can be found at John 12: 1-11

Kirk Reflections 24th March 2024 . John McPhee brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. PALM SUNDAY Thank God because he’s good, because his love never quits. Tell the world, Israel, “His love never quits.” (Ps. 118: 1-2 MSG) We’re about to enter Holy Week this Sunday with Jesus’ Triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Truly a time to pause, and ponder the greatest sacri...

Kirk Reflections 17th March 2024 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. FORGIVENESS: STARTING WITH CONFESSION Going through the motions doesn’t please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don’t for a moment escape God’s notice." (Ps. 51: 16...

Kirk Reflections 10th March 2024 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. FORGIVENESS: HOW TO But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your childr...

Kirk Reflections 3rd March 2024 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Matthew 18: 21-35 A 3-Part Series on the importance of Forgiveness starts this Sunday entitled: "No future without Forgiveness." We'll be looking at the following themes: Foundations of Forgiveness How to Give Forgiveness How to Receive Forgiveness Here'...

Kirk Reflections 18th February 2024 . Marion Donald brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.

Kirk Reflections 11th February 2024 . Rev Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. TRANSGIFURATION “After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them.”   (Mark 9...

Kirk Reflections 4th February 2024 . Rev Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. HEALING IS A FEELING "Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them."  (Mark 1: 30-31)

Kirk Reflections 28th January 2024 . Rev Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. ON WHO'S AUTHORITY? “The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority , not as the teachers of the law.” (Mark 1: 22)

Kirk Reflections 21st January 2024 . Rev Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. FROM FAN TO FOLLOWER “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Mark 1: 17) The Reverend Dr. Gary Nicolosi has written the following reflection. He says, “I recently read an article about some pelicans in California. If you’ve ever see...

Kirk Reflections 14th January 2024 . Rev Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. HERE I AM The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Sam. 3: 10) Are we still willing to listen, and not just hear? How does one foster the discipline of discerning Go...

Kirk Reflections 7th January 2024 . Marion Donald brings a New Year reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. 1 John 4: 7-21 Another new year and it's that time again when we see so many adverts encouraging us to be more healthy looking at our diet and the exercise we take (or don't). But how often do we check out our spiritual health? Out bodies need proper nutrients in order to...

Kirk Reflections 31st December 2023 . Morag Carnal brings a Hogmanay reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Isaiah 43: 16-21 & James 1:17 Chameleons are the ultimate in managing change.  They change colour to attract mates, to regulate body temperature, to hide or to warn intruders to stay away.  But humans are typically not so good at adapting to change. Whether it relates to our...

Kirk Reflections 24th December 2023 . Jane Stein brings a Christmas reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. As we race towards Christmas Day, trying to make final preparations, we are encouraged to take time to look around, and not miss the journey by focusing too much on reaching the destination.

Kirk Reflections 17th December 2023 . Alistair Barton brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Love came down at Christmas As we continue through Advent the title of this well-known carol is our theme - but do we really know what it means?  And what should our response to this amazing gift be?  Listen as we explore some of the meaning of this very familiar phrase in a...

Kirk Reflections 10th December 2023 . Paula Roots brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Joy is our second candle to be lit in Advent. Our joy is not simple happiness: Christian joy is much deeper. It stems from trust in God and confidence that no matter what happens in this life, God is with us; Jesus who was born at Christmas 33 years later died for us. And he lef...

Kirk Reflections 26th November 2023 . James Taylor brings one of today's reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE Mark 11: 15-19 (Can also be found in Matthew 22:12-17, Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22.) What Would Jesus Do? Is a powerful statement, with a powerful message. What would Jesus do when faced with an issue? In this week's passage on Jesus cleans...

Kirk Reflections 19th November 2023 . John McPhee brings one of today's reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. We live in a broken world that is suffering the consequences of human failure. – every newscast confirms it, and in our connected world we can’t escape the horrors of war and injustice. In the last few weeks within our church family, we have experienced tragedy too, and...

Kirk Reflections 12th November 2023 . Alistair Barton brings one of today's reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.”   Remembrance – it's all about remembering, about not forgetting. R...

Kirk Reflections 29th October 2023 . Morag Carnall brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. LOVE “Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.  Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!”’ (Psalm 32: 10-11) Corrie Ten Boom writes the following on love: “Often, I have he...

Kirk Reflections 22nd October 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. THE GIFT OF PRESENCE ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’ (Exodus 33: 14) I overheard a Minister reflect on the state of the world and how depleted everyone seems. And then he said something that stuck with me: “People aren’t tired. They’re uninspired....