The Mad Methodist

St Peter is rescued because the Church prays for him. We look at the efficacy of prayer. We look at the place of liturgy and spontaneous prayer. We think about how we can pray for the world. 

Miracles and what they mean to the Christian Church

Where has God knocked us to the ground in our lives? Do we have experiences like that of St Paul? Do you know anyone who has had an extraordinary experience through the Holy Spirit? Where are we on our own roads?

The Inclusion of Infants in Baptism

Here's something less grimdark.

Toying around with a plague dr puppet. Anyone need a doctor?

St Stephen and our Suffering for Christ

Disciples of Christ, Students of Christ, Students of Love.

The Day of Pentecost, or, What God is doing Anew.

Fontaine's Fox read The Fox and the Grapes

Nevertheless She Persisted: A sermonette on Susanna Wesley, the Mother o...

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The Fox and the Crow by Jean de la Fontaine read by Fontaine Le Renard. This is a first in hopefully a continuous series where M. Renard reads the different fables of Fontaine. This is our first attempt at anything like this so obviously there is room for improvement. Also this us originally recorded April 23, so that is why there is a mention of Shakespeare's birthday.  They are fun stories often with great lessons and insight into human and social nature. It also helps me with my French :)

The Doubting Thomas is one of the most famous figures in the Bible. Today we explore this figure, and whether he is really deserving of all the scrutiny he gets. In light of the circumstances in the world, it seems a perfect topic for the time.