Work Rest Pray
WORK REST PRAY offers short reflections on how faith relates to those 3 important aspects of our lives and also to our wellbeing, sense of identity and self-worth. Written and presented by Richard Frost, new episodes will be published every week or two.
Episodes
50 years ago today a life-changing event changed my life.
A version of this episode can be found on my blog.
A recording of the final service with Revd Jane & Richard at St John Baptist, Marldon in Devon.
The gospel reading is Matthew 13.31–33, 44–46. The hymns are:
- Praise my soul the King of Heaven
- I, the Lord of Sea & Sky
- Let us Build a House
- During communion: You are the Centre; Let there be love shared among us
- Irish Blessing sung by 'Sing with the Spirit'
- Lord, for the years
'To be human beings not human doings.' A reflection on the words of Psalm 86:11-17 at St John Baptist Church, Marldon, Devon.
‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’
A reflection recorded at Mucknell Abbey.
At the start of a significant month, a reflection on vicarage life.
You can read a version of this episode at Work Rest Pray where you will also find details of our final service.
A reflection on Father's Day preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon.
Life is often an uncomfortable mixture – one where two things can be true at the same time. The good and the not so good sitting side by side.
If you would like to get in touch with Richard please click here. A version of this episode is available on the Work Rest Pray blog.
A reflection on the value of counting our blessings.
‘Be yourself because everyone else is taken.’ Reflections on understanding (or not understanding) the person we are. What makes us that person: the contributing factors, attitudes and influences.
This episode can also be found on my blog.
A reflection for Vocations Sunday preached at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon. The Gospel passage is John 10.1–10 and there is also reference to Acts 2.42–47.
A talk given at St John Baptist Church in Marldon, Devon reflecting on the encounter between Jesus and those on the road to Emmaus. The Bible passage is Luke 24.13-35.
Reality TV is not the same as 'reality living' but parallels can be drawn to help us in our boat as it travels along.
A version of this podcast can be found on the Work Rest Pray blog.
A reflection on experiencing things we never expected.
A version of this episode can be found at Work Rest Pray.
The Eastwood Story novellas can be found here.
A beatitude for current times.
A talk given at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon on some familiar teaching by Jesus - words often easier said than done.
There are a couple of silent times during the talk and, like the people in church, you may like to have a couple of pieces of paper and something to write with.
Christmas Day has passed - who got what they always wanted?
A reflection on joy for the 3rd Sunday of Advent given at St John Baptist Church, Marldon, Devon.
A sermon for Safeguarding Sunday at St John Baptist Church, Marldon in Devon alongside Revd Jane Frost, Associate Priest.
The readings are 1 John 3:16-24 and Luke 10:30-37.
A sermon preached at Stoke Gabriel Parish Church in Devon to mark All Saints and All Soul's Day with Revd Chris Martin, Associate Priest reading the Gospel - Luke 6:20-31.
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