by Neil Ellis | Dec 6, 2016 | Prayer
This past Sunday we lit the candle of Peace. During Advent we prepare ourselves with the coming birth of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Jesus is the Prince of Peace and we pray for peace in our world and amongst all people. Give peace in our time, O Lord:...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 29, 2016 | Prayer
My daily devotional recently took me to the Book of Proverbs, Speak out for those who cannot speak, For the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, Defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31: 8-9 Recently, I have had the privilege...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 23, 2016 | Prayer
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people, so that you will work for justice, equity and...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 15, 2016 | Prayer
Sometimes when I pray, I utter the words, but I do not feel or think them. Sometimes when I pray, I utter the words, thinking about what I say, but not feeling. Sometimes when I pray, I utter the words, and I both think and feel what I say. An act of will cannot make...
by Neil Ellis | Nov 1, 2016 | Prayer
As the hand is made for holding, And the eye for seeing, You have fashioned us for joy. Share with us the vision that Shall find it everywhere. And, when our song of joy dies down to silence, Come, hold our powerlessness with love! Then shall our fear be gone, And our...
