Prayer for Refugees
Gracious God, It is so easy to forget. In the midst of our busy lives, It is so easy to forget. We enjoy comfort and security, Food and shelter are taken for granted. Violence is an abstract thought for many, The subject of movies and video games. We confess that we...
Suffering and the Question Why
The Book of Job deals with some of the most fundamental issues and questions of the human creature. It explores our need for understanding, expresses our desire for justice and in the midst of this has the presence of mind to ask relevant questions about the many...
Preparing for Sunday: Theodicy
Theodicy, the theological term for the attempt to answer the question if God is good why is there evil in the world? Perhaps put more simply, why do bad things happen to good people? These questions and more are considered in the book of Job. This is a book in the Old...
Prayer of Love
Heavenly Father, You come to us as a child, You come to us as the wind, You come to us unbidden, You come to us in our time of need. In your son Jesus Christ We witness your love for us. Through his teaching and healing ministry We observe how you would have us live....
Prayer
Prayer is such a vital aspect of Christian discipleship. A critical link between us and God. In James' final words to us we find a link between prayer and the call to action that is central to James' understanding of our faith. Prayer to James is active and alive. A...
Preparing for Sunday: Prayer
I do not think there are enough ways for me to describe how incredible prayer is. It is a vital link of communication between us and God. Prayer with conviction can move people and inspire causes. Prayer allows us to search ourselves and question our own motivations....
Prayer for Refugees
Gracious and loving God, You have walked the path of the homeless, Your son and his family fled their home, Living in an foreign country as refugees, The threat of death hung over him live a shadow. Hold out your hand to those who flee From danger, oppression and...
Wisdom from Heaven
What does it mean to be wise and where does wisdom come from? These are two questions that James writes about. His letter discusses earthly and heavenly wisdom. The question of ascribing wisdom to an individual can often be summed up by the position they hold or the...
Preparing for Sunday: Who is Wise?
We continue our series on James this Sunday. The opening verse from our passage has James asking the following question, "Who is wise and understanding among you?" An interesting question that might find some individuals boasting of their worthiness and perhaps others...
Back to Church Sunday
Sunday September 20 is Back to Church Sunday. This week I would encourage you to reach out to a friend or neighbour and invite them to church. It is easier than you might think!
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The congregation was established in 1833 and continues to serve the community.