Kirk Reflections

Kirk Reflections 23rd April 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland PILGRIMAGE TO EMMAUS When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us...

Kirk Reflections 16th April 2023 . This week, we welcome pilgrims from South Africa, who have travelled to Scotland to celebrate the life of Andrew Murray, one of a number of Scottish missionaries working in southern Africa and the legacy of his son (also Andrew Murray). Prof. Elna Mouton brings our message today on the art of remembering, based upon accounts in John 18 and John 21. This podcast i...

Kirk Reflections 9th April 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings today's Resurrection Sunday reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland

Kirk Reflections 7th April 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings today's Good Friday reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland

Kirk Reflections 6th April 2023 . Jane Stein brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland This week, we bring reflections on the Easter Story from different perspectives. Today, we look at the unnamed characters in the story.

Kirk Reflections 5th April 2023 . John McPhee brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland This week, we bring reflections on the Easter Story from different perspectives. Today, we look at the Apostle, John.

Kirk Reflections 4th April 2023 . Alistair Barton brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland This week, we bring reflections on the Easter Story from different perspectives. Today, we look at Peter.

Kirk Reflections 3rd April 2023 . Paula Roots brings today's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland This week, we bring reflections on the Easter Story from different perspectives. Today, we look at Mary.

Kirk Reflections 2nd April 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”   Matthew 21: 2-3 We want the war horse...

Kirk Reflections 26th March 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. LAZARUS ”Jesus wept.”   John 11: 35 One of the shortest verses in the Bible according to many Bibilical Scholars. In the Greek i'ts actually 3 words. The repercussions and meaning for humanity is breathtakingly beautiful. In this story that moves from grief to grave to g...

Kirk Reflections 19th March 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Blindspots This week week we’re exploring the fascinating encounter between Jesus a blind man from John 9: 1-41.

Kirk Reflections 12th March 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. BEYOND BOUNDARIES: A SAMARITAN WOMAN “Jesus  answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again,but  whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the  water I give them will become in them a spring of water wellin...

Kirk Reflections 5th March 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. RE-BORN: A SECOND BIRTH “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." What does it mean to be ‘born again’? Does it still happen today? And how does this all fit into Lent? This week week we’re exploring the fascinating encounter betwe...

Kirk Reflections 26th February 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. This week we look at temptations and tests from Matthew 4: 1-11 . We  start Lent each year with an account of how Jesus was led by the Holy  Spirit into the wilderness where he was thoroughly tried and tested by  the devil. One  of my friends who talks...

Kirk Reflections 19th February 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. This week we look at Matthew 17 and focus on Jesus' Transfiguration. The late Leith Fisher , in his commentary on Matthew, ‘But I say unto you' (St Andrew Press), writes about the Transfiguration: "The  event of the Transfiguration takes place on a quiet hill be...

Kirk Reflections 12th February 2023 . Marion Donald brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. We're very excited to welcome our former member, Marion (whom many will know and adore!) to our services this week. Marion has re-nestled herself into a  Falkirk lifestyle but ever keen to share God's Word with all of us at KPC - we're eager to hear and listen!

Kirk Reflections 5th February 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. (Matt 5: 13-16) MSG Salt and Light “Let  me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that  brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness,  how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will  e...

Kirk Reflections 29th January 2023 . John McPhee brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. We're super excited for our 4-part sermon series on Samson starting January 8th. Remember to catch these and other sermons either on Spotify or our YouTube channel so you don't miss a beat!   1. A Promising Star(t)               J...

Kirk Reflections 22nd January 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. We're super excited for our 4-part sermon series on Samson starting January 8th. Remember to catch these and other sermons either on Spotify or our YouTube channel so you don't miss a beat! 1. A Promising Star(t)               J...

Kirk Reflections 15th January 2023 . Paula Roots brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. We're super excited for our 4-part sermon series on Samson starting January 8th. Remember to catch these and other sermons either on Spotify or our YouTube channel so you don't miss a beat! 1. A Promising Star(t)               Judges 1...

Kirk Reflections 8th January 2023 . Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. We're super excited for our 4-part sermon series on Samson starting January 8th. Remember to catch these and other sermons either on Spotify or our YouTube channel so you don't miss a beat! 1. A Promising Star(t)               Ju...

Kirk Reflections 1st January 2023 . New Year's Day Rev. Erick du Toit brings our New Year reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.

Kirk Reflections 25th December 2022 . Christmas Day Rev. Erick du Toit brings our Christmas Day reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.

Kirk Reflections 24th December 2022 . Christmas Eve Rev. Erick du Toit brings our Christmas Eve reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.

Kirk Reflections 11th December 2022 . Third Sunday in Advent Rev. Erick du Toit brings our weekly reflections from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland. Advent: Peace, Hope, Joy, Love. What’s the deal with Advent anyway? It’s thought that the rhythm of marking this season began as fourth-century European Christians put their spin on the early church’s tradition of encouraging new converts to spend t...