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Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)The Fruit of the Spirit: LoveThis week we are thinking about 'Love' as we begin a series looking at the fruit of the Spirit.  Our reading is from 1 Corinthians 13 and the hymn is "Here is Love, Vast as the Ocean". Thank you for watching these Reflections.  If you have any comments or questions regarding these Reflections, or you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email me [ ogston@macfish.com ].   Published Sunday 26th June 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-06-2618 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - Rahab - The Scarlet Cord of God's GraceThis week in Reflections we are thinking about Rahab and God's amazing grace.  Our reading is from Joshua 2:1 - 24 and the hymn is "Before The Throne of God Above".   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-05-0821 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Joshua - Be Strong and CourageousThis week we are thinking about Joshua and God's encouragement to be strong and courageous.  Our reading is from Joshua 1:1 - 9 and the worship song is "In Heavenly Armour (The Battle Belongs to the Lord)". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-05-0120 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - MosesThis week we are thinking about Moses and how God helps us to do what we are called to do.  We also remember his grace and mercy when we make mistakes.  Our reading is from Psalm 105: 23 - 27, 37 - 45 and the hymn is "Take my life and let it be". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-04-2418 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Easter Sunday - Hope Through JesusOur Reflections for Easter Sunday focus on Jesus who suffers with us and through whom we gain real hope.  Our reading is from Matthew 28: 1 - 10, and the hymn is "Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-04-1719 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Palm Sunday - Jesus: Our KingThis week, for our Palm Sunday Reflections, we are thinking about Jesus being our King.    Our reading is from Matthew 21: 1- 11, and the hymn is "Crown Him With Many Crowns".    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-04-1017 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Our Faith in GodThis week Ann Fleming leads our Reflections.  Ann begins by reading Genesis 1:1, 26 -31 and Luke 7:11 - 15, before reflecting on our deep faith in God.  The modern hymn that we sing is "Creation Sings the Father's Song" by Stuart Townend and Keith & Kirstyn Getty. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-04-0320 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - NicodemusThis week in our Reflections we are thinking about Nicodemus and about the importance of taking time to get to know Jesus more.  Our reading is from John 3:1 - 21, and the hymn is "To God be the glory, great things He hath done".   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU63oijWyTU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-03-2721 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - Martha and MaryThis week we are thinking about Martha and Mary, and about the importance of taking time to rest and listen to Jesus.  Our reading is from Luke 10: 38 - 42, and the worship song is "To Be In Your Presence" by Noel Richards.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-03-2018 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - Andrew [ Introducing People to Jesus ]This week we are thinking about Andrew, and thinking about the importance of introducing people to the good news of Jesus.  Our reading is from John 1: 35 - 42, and the worship song is "All I Once Held Dear (Knowing You, Jesus)" by Graham Kendrick. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-03-1319 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - Peter (with prayers for Ukraine)This week we are thinking about Peter, as we consider walking by faith and trusting God.  Our reading is from Acts 3:1 - 10, and the worship song is "By Faith" by Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend.  We begin with prayers for the ongoing situation in the Ukraine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-03-0622 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - Joseph - Dreams and VisionsThis week we are thinking about Joseph, as we consider the dreams and visions that God gives us and our commitment to see these become a reality as we serve Him.  Our reading is from Genesis 41:14 - 32, and the hymn is "Be Thou my Vision". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-02-2720 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - Jacob - God's Presence is always with usThis week we are thinking about Jacob, and that God's presence is always with us, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us".  Our reading is from Genesis 28:10 - 22, and the hymn is "Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-02-2018 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections - What do we give to Jesus?This week Ian Osborn and Alison Lewicka lead our Reflections.  Ian reflects on the gifts given to the young Jesus from the Wise Men, and Alison reflects on Jesus in the painting "Christ in the House of His Parents ('The Carpenter's Shop') by St John Everett Millais (https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/millais-christ-in-the-house-of-his-parents-the-carpenters-shop-n03584) .  The hymn for these Reflections is "All my hope on God is founded". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-02-1321 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - SarahThis week we are thinking about Sarah, and the theme of believing God's promises to us, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us".  Our reading is from Genesis 18:1 - 15, which has been read by Ann Fleming, and the worship song is "Speak, O Lord, as we come to you". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-02-0620 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - AbrahamThis week we are thinking about Abraham, and the theme of Patience, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us".  Our reading is from Genesis 17:1 - 8, which has been read by Alison Lewicka, and the worship song is "Waiting Here For You". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-01-3018 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - NoahThis week we are thinking about Noah as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us".  Our reading is from Genesis 7:1 - 10, which has been read by Dave Burl, and the hymn is "Trust and Obey". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-01-2316 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - Adam and EveThis week we are thinking about Adam and Eve as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us".  Our readings are from Genesis 1; 26-28 and Genesis 2:7, 15 - 23 and the hymn is "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-01-1617 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)People Like Us - IntroductionThis week we begin a new series which will reflect on the lives of some of the people from the Bible, people who are just like us.  Our reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:26 to 31 and the hymn is "I will sing the wondrous story". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-01-0914 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections: God Loves Us and We Can Trust HimThis week we are reflecting on God's love for us and that we can trust Him.  Our Reflections are being led by Dave Burl and Evelyn Wright and the passages are Psalm 139:1 - 4 and Psalm 145:8,9 as well as Proverbs 3:8,9.  We are also listening to the hymn is "Here is Love, Vast as the Ocean" and the song "Even if" by MercyMe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2022-01-0118 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections: Lessons and Carols for St Stephen's DayThis week we are using selected lessons and carols for our Reflections for St Stephen's Day.  The readings have been read by Evelyn Wright, Helen Milne, Walter Lewicki and Ian Osborn.  The carols include:  Good King Wenceslas, The Angel Gabriel, See Amid the Winter Snow, The First Nowell and In the Bleak Midwinter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-12-2631 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)[ Advent ] Mary - God's Servant | Part 3: The Promises of GodThis week we are reflecting on the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, which we find recorded in Luke 2:1 - 7.  The theme for these Reflections is "The Promises of God".  The passage is read by Helen Milne and our hymn is "Standing on the Promises of Christ my King". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-12-1222 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)[ Advent ] Mary - God's Servant | Part 2: Walking HumblyThis week we reflect on the conversation between Mary and Elizabeth as well as Mary's song, which we find in Luke 1:39 - 56.  The theme is "Walking Humbly".  The passage is read by Rhonda Falconer and our hymn is "Tell Out My Soul". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-12-0516 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)[ Advent ] Mary - God's Servant | Part 1: Trusting in UncertaintyThis week we reflect on Mary's call to be the mother of Jesus, which we find in Luke 1:26 - 38.  The theme is "Trusting in Uncertainty".  The passage is read by Evelyn Wright and our hymn is "Father, I place into your hands". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-11-2818 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Knowing Jesus - The Gift of RestThis is part 7 of a series of Reflections entitled "Knowing Jesus".  This week we are thinking about the gift of rest that God gives us, as we reflect on our reading from Mark 3:1 - 5.  The reflection also contains the hymn, "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-11-2116 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Remembrance Sunday - PoppiesReflections for Remembrance Sunday --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-11-1416 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Knowing Jesus - Change with JesusThis is part 6 of a series of Reflections entitled "Knowing Jesus".  This week we are thinking about Jesus help as we cope with the change that takes place throughout our lives.  Our reading is Mark 2:18 - 22 and the reflection also contains the hymn, "One more step along the world I go". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-11-0715 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Knowing Jesus - Welcome and GraceThis is part 5 of a series of Reflections entitled "Knowing Jesus".  This week we are reflecting on the welcome and grace that Jesus always offers.  Our reading is Mark 2:13 - 17 and the reflection also contains the hymn, "Just As I Am, Without One Plea". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-10-3118 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections - We Are HisThis week Sheila Lowrie leads our Reflections.  Sheila reflects on 1 John 3:1 and reminds us that "We are His".  Our worship song is "Father God, I wonder".  To be added to the mailing list for these Reflections, please contact Stephen Ogston please email ogston@macfish.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-10-2313 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections - Light of the World & ChangeThis week Alison and Walter lead our Reflections.  Alison reflects on Jesus being the light of the world, as she thinks about William Holman Hunt's painting.  Then Walter reflects on the theme of change.  We also sing "Shine Jesus Shine" and "When Peace Like A River".  To be added to the mailing list for these Reflections, please contact Stephen Ogston please email ogston@macfish.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-10-1716 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Knowing Jesus: Part 4 - Jesus Forgives UsThis week we are reflecting on Jesus' forgiveness of us and our need to forgive one another.  Our reading is Mark 2:1 - 12 and the reflection also contains the worship song "O Come to the Altar" by Elevation Worship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-10-1019 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Harvest - GenerosityIn our Reflections for this week we are reflecting on the importance of generosity, as we remember with thanks the harvest that has been gathered in.  Our reading is 2 Corinthians 9:6 - 11 and the hymn is "We Plough The Fields and Scatter". If you listen to these podcasts, I would love to hear from you.  Please email me at ogston@macfish.com  Thank you, Stephen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-10-0315 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Knowing Jesus - Listening to JesusThis is part 3 of a series of Reflections entitled "Knowing Jesus".  This week we are thinking about the importance of listening to Jesus.  Our reading is Mark 1:21 - 28, which has been read by Ann Fleming.  The reflection also contains the modern hymn "Speak, O Lord, as we come to You" by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-09-2517 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Knowing Jesus - Following HimThis is part 2 of series of Reflections entitled "Knowing Jesus".  This week we are looking at what it means to follow Jesus.  Our reading is Mark 1:14 - 20, which has been read by Walter Lewicki.  The reflection also contains the worship song, "Christ is Enough For Me". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-09-1918 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Knowing Jesus - Who is Jesus?This is part 1 of series of Reflections entitled "Knowing Jesus".  This week  we are looking at who Jesus is.  Our reading is Mark 1:1 - 11, which has been read by Alison Lewicka.  The reflection also contains the worship song, "All I Once Held Dear (Knowing You, Jesus)". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-09-1217 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayerful Reflection - Created to CareIn this week’s Reflections we are looking at the theme "Created to Care" using prayers, readings, hymns and songs.  The hymns/songs are "Whose hand could shape such a world as this", "Indescribable", and "Sing of the God who spoke".   To be added to the mailing list for these Reflections, please contact Stephen Ogston please email ogston@macfish.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-09-0323 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)We Can Change - Part 6 of "Created to Care"This is the sixth in a series of Reflections entitled "Created to Care", which is looking at various environmental issues. The theme this week is "We Can Change", our reading is Isaiah 45:18 - 22, which has been read by Helen Milne, and the hymn, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-08-2919 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)God's Good Resources - Part 5 of "Created to Care"This is the fifth in a series of Reflections entitled "Created to Care", which is looking at various environmental issues.  The theme this week is "God's Good Resources" and we are reflecting on Matthew 6:25 -34.  The reflection also contains the hymn, "Great is Thy Faithfulness". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-08-2216 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Protect Don't Pollute - Part 4 of "Created to Care"This is the fourth in a series of Reflections entitled "Created to Care", which is looking at various environmental issues.  The theme this week is "Protect Don't Pollute" and we are reflecting on Psalm 27:1 - 4, 11 - 14.  The reflection also contains the worship song, "Beauty for Brokenness" by Graham Kendrick. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-08-1518 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)One People Together - Part 3 of "Created to Care"This is the third in a series of Reflections entitled "Created to Care", which is looking at various environmental issues.  The theme this week is "One People Together" and we are reflecting on Revelation 7:9 - 12, which has been read by Robert Higgins.  The reflection also contains the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation".   If you have any comments or queries about this podcast, please email Stephen at ogston@macfish.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-08-0816 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Responsibility to Care - Part 2 of "Created to Care"This is the second in a series of Reflections entitled "Created to Care", which is looking at various environmental issues.  The theme this week is "Responsibility to Care" and we are reflecting on Genesis 1:26 -31, which has been read by Evelyn Wright.  The reflection also contains the modern hymn by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty, "You're the Word of God the Father (Across the Lands)". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-08-0116 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Created Good - Part 1 of "Created to Care"This is the first in a new series of Reflections entitled "Created to Care", which will look at various environmental issues.  The theme this week is "Created Good" and we are reflecting on Genesis 1:1 - 13, which has been read by Rhonda Falconer.  The reflection also contains the well known hymn, "All Things Bright and Beautiful". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-07-2516 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Jesus: Our Good ShepherdThis week we reflect on Jesus who is our Good Shepherd (John 10:1 - 11). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-07-1819 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Love One Another - with special guest Fiona GardnerFiona Gardner encourages us to listen to Jesus command to love one another. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-07-1122 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Jesus Prays For Us - special guest Martin FairIn this podcast, Martin Fair reminds us that Jesus is praying for us all the time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-07-0420 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - Praying for the World ChurchThis week we are focusing on the theme "Praying for the World Church" by reflecting on various verses from the Bible.  The reflection also contains the modern hymn, "Come People of the Risen King". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-06-2718 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - Saying Thank You to GodThis week we are reflecting on the theme "Saying Thank You to God" by reflecting on Psalm 100, which is read by Dougie Paterson. The reflection also contains the hymn, "We Plough the Fields and Scatter, the Good Seed on the Land". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-06-2017 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - Saying Sorry When We PrayIn our Reflections for this week, we are continuing our series looking at prayer. The theme for today is “Saying Sorry When We Pray”.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-06-1317 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - Praying At All TimesIn our Reflections for this week, we are continuing our series looking at prayer.  The theme for today is “Praying At All Times”. I hope and pray that you have a good week, and stay safe and well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-06-0617 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - The Puzzle of PrayerIn our Reflections for this week, we are continuing our series looking at prayer.  The theme for today is “The Puzzle of Prayer”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-05-3020 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - A Time of SilenceIn our Reflections for this week, we are continuing our series looking at prayer.  The theme for today is “Prayer – A Time of Silence”.  I hope and pray you have a good week, and stay safe and well.  God bless.  :)   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-05-2320 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - What does it change?In our Reflections for this week, we are continuing our series looking at prayer.  The theme for today is “What does it change?”  I hope and pray you have a good week, and stay safe and well.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-05-1621 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - "Teach Us How To Pray"In our Reflections for this week, we are continuing our series looking at prayer.  The theme for today is “Teach Us How To Pray”  and we are reflecting on the Lord’s Prayer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-05-0920 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - What Words Do We Use?In our Reflections for this week, we are continuing our series looking at prayer.  The question we are looking at today is “What Words Do We Use?” and we are thinking about whether or not we need to use special words in our prayers.  Published 2nd May.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-05-0218 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Prayer - Who Do We Pray To?Episode 1 of a series on Prayer.   This video is part of a series looking at prayer, presented by Rev Stephen Ogston.  This week we are reflecting on "Who do we pray to?".  Prayer is basically talking to God, and we know that God hears us and responds to what we say.  God is our dear and loving Father, who has brought us, his children, into his family.  The bible passage that we are reflecting on is Matthew 6:9 - 15, and we are singing "Father, I place into your hands" by Jenny Hewer. --- Send in a...2021-04-2516 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Martin Fair - "Have we been lied to?"Reflection on whether or not Jesus' resurrection is true. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-04-1820 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Is it ok to have doubts?Reflections by Andy Muir on the themes of faith and doubt. [Note: this was recorded prior to the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-04-1131 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Easter Day - The Path From The CrossA reflection on Matthew 28:1 - 10 - recorded for Easter Day 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-04-0420 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections for Good FridayIn this, we reflect on words that Jesus said from the cross. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-04-0215 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Serve One AnotherLooking at the importance of serving one another. John 13:1 - 17 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-03-2820 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)New LifeNew Life can be ours thanks to Jesus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-03-2122 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Our Bridge to Godcreated on Sunday 14th March 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-03-1419 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)He Suffers With UsListen to the good news about God suffering with us.  Based on Isaiah 53:1 - 12. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-03-0719 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)The Way of the Crossbased on Mark 8:34 and Philippians 2:1 - 11 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-02-2818 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)The Cross of Jesus - The Love of GodA reflection on Romans 5 verses 1  to 8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-02-2117 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Comfort - A Prayerful ReflectionThis week we are reflecting on the theme of comfort using readings, prayers, hymns and songs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-02-1423 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Unforgiving ServantIn this week’s Reflections we look at the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.  The reading is from Matthew 18:21 - 35 and the worship song is “Thank You for Saving Me”.  I hope and pray that you stay safe and well, and that you have a good week. God bless. :)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlHqzrX6hgI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-02-0719 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Speck and the PlankIn this recrding, we are reflecting on the Parable of the Speck and the Plank.  The scripture passage is Matthew 7:1 - 6, which has been read by Dougie Paterson.  The hymn is "Amazing Grace" which was recorded by: Worship Audio Tracks - all rights reserved - https://www.worshipaudiotracks.com/​.  Other instrumental music is also by Worship Audio Tracks.  The song "Do not judge others" was sung by Jean Ogston. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-01-3118 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Friend at MidnightListen to our Reflections on Luke 11:1 - 10.  The value of prayer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-01-2417 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The LampIn this week’s Reflections, we look at the Parable of the Lamp and its challenge to us.  The reading is from Matthew 5:14 – 16 and the song is “Lord the light of your love is shining”, which was recorded by Worship Audio Tracks.   Reflections - Parables - The Lamp - 17th January 2021 - YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-01-1717 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflection by Martin Fair on Mark 1:1 - 11 - Point to Jesusreflection by Rev Martin Fair. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-01-1021 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Hope - Wait for the LordThis podcast is part of a series looking at HOPE, by thinking about what it means to wait for the Lord.  The scripture passage is Isaiah 40:27 - 31.  Our worship song is "Be Still, for the Presence of the Lord", which was recorded by: Worship Audio Tracks - all rights reserved --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2021-01-0317 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Advent 4 - Everyone - John 3:16Recorded on 20th December --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-12-2014 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Advent 3 - PeaceRecorded on Sunday 13th December --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-12-1318 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Advent - 2 - ObedienceRecorded on Sunday 6th December --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-12-0617 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Advent 1 - HomeGod comes and makes his home among us ... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-11-2917 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Three Servants (The Talents)This week we are reflecting on the Parable of the Three Servants, as we think about the gifts, skills and abilities that we have.  The parable is read in Scots and the background video footage is of Whitefield Loch.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zd-dTO5XaY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-11-2218 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Good SamaritanThis is part of a series looking at some of the parables of Jesus.  In this video we are reflecting on the Parable of the Good Samaritan.  The scripture passage is Luke 10:25 - 37, which is read by Nigel Miscampbell, and the hymn is "Take my life, and let it be", which was recorded by: Worship Audio Tracks - all rights reserved - https://www.worshipaudiotracks.com/.   To see the video of this episode, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGQa4EetkV0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/mes...2020-11-1517 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Remembrance Sunday - FreedomReflections for Remembrance Sunday 2020 - including a two minute silence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-11-0824 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)The Faithfulness of GodThrough the use of psalms, prayers, hymns and songs, we are going to focus on the Lord our God and his faithfulness to us.  We have all faced and continue to face trying times and more than anything we need to depend on God. The video version of this can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlZPG_FKdU8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-11-0120 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 23 - Andy MuirListen to a reflection on Psalm 23 by Andy Muir. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-10-2522 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 32 - Andy MuirListen to a reflection on Psalm 32 by Andy Muir. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-10-1818 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Parable of the Prodigal SonThis week we are reflecting on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, which we find in Luke 15:11 - 32. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN67R4Np9s4 for the video of this reflection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-10-1118 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The SowerWe are continuing our series this week, looking at some of the parables of Jesus.  This week we are reflecting on the Parable of the Sower.  See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpcB3T3kTP8 for video. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-10-0416 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Hidden Treasure and the PearlWe are continuing our series this week, looking at some of the parables of Jesus.  This week we are reflecting on the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-09-2712 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Workers in the VineyardWe are continuing our series this week, looking at some of the parables of Jesus.  This week we are reflecting on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, which is found in Matthew 20:1 - 16 as we think about the themes of grace and generosity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-09-2019 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Two BuildersWe are now working through a series looking at some of the parables of Jesus.  In this recording, we are reflecting on the Parable of the Two Builders.  The scripture passage, Matthew 7: 24-29, has been read by Alastair Hannay and the hymn is "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" which was recorded by: Worship Audio Tracks - all rights reserved (other music was also recorded by them). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-09-1314 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Parables - The Lost SheepPublished on Sunday 6th September 2020.  The passage the reflection is based on is Luke 15:1 - 10. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-09-0614 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 122 - PilgrimagePublished on Sunday 30th August 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-08-3017 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 100 - BelongingPublished on 23rd August 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-08-2315 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 25 - PathsRecorded on Sunday 16th August 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-08-1616 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 34 - Taste and SeeRecorded on Sunday 9th August --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-08-0915 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 147 - ProviderRecorded on 2nd August 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-08-0216 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 46 - StrengthBroadcast on Sunday 26th July 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-07-2613 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Ephesians 2 - PurposeBroadcast on Sunday 19th July 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-07-1922 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)John 1 - IdentityBroadcast on Sunday 12th July 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-07-1223 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 37 - Be Still and RestRecorded on 5th July 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-07-0517 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 139 - Wonderfully MadeRecorded on 28th June 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-06-2816 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 27 - Light in the DarknessRecorded on 21st June 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-06-2118 minReflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)Psalm 121 - Watching over UsRecorded on Sunday 14th June 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message2020-06-1518 min