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)

This week, as we read from 1 Samuel 3: 1-10; who knows… you might hear something worth listening to!

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 be healthy and function well. Our spiritual life needs fed too. The core of that stems from love, starting with God's love for us who created us and knew and loved us from the very beginning of time. When you are in a living relationship with someone you accept and return that love. Jesus asks us to share that love with the world. Sometimes our busyness gets in the way of growing and strengthening that loving relationship with Him. This week we look at reconnecting with God and growing our spiritual health in our love for others.

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 health, work, family or anything else, change can be difficult. Sometimes, we direct ourselves towards change. Whether we’re looking to make drastic changes to our life - our jobs, our relationships or maybe just thinking about redecorating by changing the colour of paint in the lounge or by perhaps adding some funky new wallpaper; for some of us, change of any kind can be a little daunting. Even though we know that change is inevitable and that it can be a hugely positive thing, we are, by nature, creatures of habit, so it can take a little prodding to get us to make changes.  And sometimes change comes from an external source – a change in personnel at work, relocation to a new area, a bereavement, health issue or perhaps a positive longed-for life event like the birth of a baby, a wedding or moving to a dream home.

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 variety of ways.

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 left the Holy Spirit with us 'so that your grief will turn to joy and your joy will be complete'.

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 cleansing the temple, Jesus acted on people that affect people's relationship with God. In today's world what affects our relationship with God and What Would Jesus Do?

And What Will We DO?

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 it makes us want to reach out in love to those who are at the centre of it.

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 –

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: