It’s that Sunday afternoon quiet when one either has a nap, or a sense of melancholy can sometimes wrap itself around you. I am, however, going to spend the time writing about a film whose message(s) have been permeating my … Continue reading
Homily 15-7-12 printed with permission of Rev. Mark Bailey Mark 6:14-29 The Two Feasts ______________ Mark’s story of the execution of John the Baptist presents the first of two feasts. The events surrounding John’s death are presented in the Gospel … Continue reading
I have been thinking a bit more about a previous post thought on bible references to food and hospitality. So here in a nutshell: The word “food/foods” is mentioned 316 times in the Bible (counting references in my NIV Concordance); … Continue reading
Today I went around to a friend’s place to take her out for a mocha coffee. It happened to be around lunchtime as that was when she arrived home from a prior engagement, and the time we had arranged. On … Continue reading
I love people. I love food. As a Christian, I believe that being hospitable is an intrinsic expression of my faith, a basic out working of God’s love, graciousness and provision—to me and to others. Hospitality, greeting and eating, should … Continue reading