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August 17, 2025
“Gabriel’s Inferno” On Sale
Dear Everyone,
For a limited time, my publisher has placed “Gabriel’s Inferno” on sale for $1.99 (ebook) on Amazon. The ebook is also on sale on Amazon Canada for $1.99 Canadian. Berkley press has not told me how long the sale will last, so if you have friends and family you have’t read “Gabriel’s Inferno,” or would like the ebook in addition to the paperback, or the audiobook, now is the time.
And don’t forget that you can view the films on Passionflix.com!
Thank you for reading,
SR
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June 13, 2025
Gabriel Series Boxed Set
Dear Everyone,
Passionflix has reached out to let me know that their plan is to release a complete boxed set of all films of “The Gabriel Series,” hopefully this fall. That’s all the information I have at the moment.
As you know, the DVDs of “Gabriel’s Inferno” and “Gabriel’s Rapture” are sold out at the Passionflix store. “Gabriel’s Redemption” is still available.
I’ll post updates as I receive them. Thank you for your support and for helping Passionflix sell out of their inventory. Remember that you can continue to view all the films through Passionflix’s streaming service. And audiobooks of all the books, including “Gabriel’s Promise,” are still available.
All the best,
SR
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June 6, 2025
Gabriel Series DVDs
Dear Everyone,
I’ve been hearing from readers around the world asking about the Gabriel Series DVDs. Passionflix sells the DVDs directly and they don’t have region or country restrictions, which means they will work around the world. “Gabriel’s Redemption” DVDs can be found here.
It looks like the DVDs for “Gabriel’s Inferno” and “Gabriel’s Rapture” are sold out. I will ask Passionflix for an update about their availability. In the meantime, you an always view the entire series through Passionflix by subscription here. Also, the films are available to rent or purchase through Amazon Prime.
If you’d rather listen to the audiobooks, they are also available (Including “Gabriel’s Promise”) through Audible.
Thank you for reading, listening, and watching,
SR
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April 11, 2025
Lenten Readalong #6
Dear Everyone,
Our Lenten journey is coming to an end. This week, all that remains of “Three Simple Rules” is a hymn adapted from John Wesley’s writings, “Stay in Love with God.” While I was looking for a recording of the hymn, I found a short introduction to “Three Simple Rules” Bishop Job, the author, which you can view here. The hymn is played at the end of the video.
This week, I intend to re-read the previous section on Prayer and try to structure my daily prayer around this guide. And I intend to take time to mediate on the hymn and other sacred music. I welcome your comments and reflections below, and your favourite sacred music.
On Sunday, I’ll be joining the All Things SR Podcast chatroom at 2PM (Eastern). Join me here.
I hope everyone celebrating has a Blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter. I also want to wish a Chad Pesach Sameach to my Jewish friends as they celebrate Passover.
Peace be with you all,
SR
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April 2, 2025
Lenten Readalong #5
Dear Everyone,
Thank you for journeying with me on this Lenten readalong. As we approach Easter, I am struck by how much I have learned from this year’s reading of “Three Simple Rules.” I’m grateful once again to Pastor Ginny for recommending it.
In the last chapter, “Stay in Love with God,” I was surprised and pleased to see Bishop Job quoting Henri Nouwen, who is a favourite Catholic writer of mine. Even though Bishop Job isn’t Catholic, he values the wisdom of Catholic writers. Even though I’m not Wesleyan, I value Bishop Job’s wisdom and have enjoyed this year’s reading.
This week we will read the chapter entitled, “A Guide for Daily Prayer.” In this chapter Bishop Job writes, “Prayer is at the center of a transformed life.” This week, and as we approach Easter, let us reflect on our prayer life and let us devote time to prayer daily. There is much in the world that troubles us – war, tariffs, violence, poverty, and suffering. Now is the time to pray . . .
I welcome your reflections and your prayers this week and I hope that you continued to have a blessed Lent.
Peace be with you all and with your communities,
SR
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March 26, 2025
Lenten Readalong #4
Dear Everyone,
Each day that passes brings us closer to the celebration of Easter. I want to thank Pam and Leslie for inviting me to join the All Things SR Podcast chatroom on Sunday, April 13th at 2PM Eastern for a chat about our Lenten readalong. Join me.
This past week, we read and reflected on the chapter entitled, “Do Good.” This week, we will be reading and reflecting on the chapter, “Stay in Love with God.” In this chapter, Bishop Job reflects on spiritual disciplines such as public worship, prayer, and reading Scripture. While it is a short chapter, there is much for us to think about and I look forward to your comments. When I reflect on public worship, I’m immediately drawn to the importance of music. Angela Little’s recording of the prayer of St Francis is a favourite, as is this choral performance of Psalm 130.
Lent continues to provide us with daily opportunities to develop and practice spiritual discipline. I have been focusing on prayer, reflection, and silence, and am more conscious than ever of my shortcomings and my need for grace and redemption. I am also keenly aware of my need to participate in community and in worship, and I am grateful to have opportunities for both.
I look forward with much hope to Easter and I am grateful that you have joined me on this journey.
Peace be with you all,
SR
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March 19, 2025
Lenten Readalong #3
Dear Everyone,
Thank you to all who are joining me on this year’s Lenten Readalong. This week, we are reading the next chapter, “Do Good,” from “Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living.”
In last week’s chapter, Bishop Job challenged us to adopt the rule “Do No Harm.” I’m grateful for the comments you shared with me on that chapter, and I invite those who’d like to comment to do so on the previous post.
This week, we will be reflecting on the rule, “Do Good.” In the opening pages of this chapter, Bishop Job offers two quotations from the writings of John Wesley, and challenges readers by pointing out that doing good is a universal command, which means that doing good should be directed at everyone and not just those we like or prefer.
Our Lenten journey continues to provide us with opportunities for spiritual growth and greater awareness of our own virtues and vices. Every day brings us closer to the celebration of Easter, which is the culmination of faith, hope, and love.
As we read this chapter and meditate on it, I welcome your comments and reflections below.
Thank you for joining me on this Lenten journey. Peace be with you all,
SR
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March 12, 2025
Lenten Readalong #2
Dear Everyone,
Thank you for joining me on this year’s Lenten Readalong. I’m enjoying the reading and am grateful for your comments and reflections.
I approach Lent as an opportunity to develop spiritual discipline – to spend time daily in prayer, in the reading of Scripture, and in silent reflection. I think of Lent as a pilgrimage, where I endeavour to learn something new and important. It’s with this spirit that I approach our Lenten reading of “Three Simple Rules.”
This week, we will read the chapter, “Do No Harm.” Many of you will recognize this principle as part of the practice of medicine, but the principle is also followed by many people in their interactions with other human beings, with animals, and with the environment.
We may be tempted to think of “Do No Harm” as a rule other people should follow and quickly point fingers when they fail to do so. But as this week’s reading reminds us, the rule must be applied to ourselves first. How can we expect others to follow this rule, when we don’t?
Bishop Job also provides us with a very important reminder concerning this principle, “I must do no harm, even while I seek a common good.” Here, the Bishop challenges our tendency as human beings to do harm in the service of good. But the principle remains, despite our excuses. I must do no harm, even when trying to achieve a good common for me and my neighbours. I will be pondering this point in the coming days …
I welcome your reflections below. Thank you for joining me.
Peace be with you all,
SR.
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March 5, 2025
Lenten Readalong Begins
Dear Everyone,
A blessed Ash Wednesday to everyone who is celebrating. I hope you’ll consider joining me in this year’s Lenten Readalong. I’ve chosen “Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living” as this year’s reading. The book is available as both an ebook and a hardcover volume.
I would like us to begin our reading with the Preface and the Introduction. Feel free to offer your comments and reflections on both below. Then starting next Wednesday, we will read “Do No Harm.” My plan is to post weekly on Wednesdays, and to schedule an opportunity for us to chat with the All Things SR Podcast prior to Easter. Stay tuned for those details.
In these times of uncertainties, tariffs, wars, and distress, Lent offers us an opportunity to pray and to listen. I hope that through this year’s reading, we will be inspired and strengthened and that the celebration of Easter will be all the more meaningful.
I want to emphasize that the invitation to read along with me is open to all. You don’t have to be Wesleyan, or Christian, or even a theist in order to join me. You are all invited and I welcome your participation.
Peace be with you all. I hope that your Lent is blessed.
Thank you for reading,
SR
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February 16, 2025
Lenten Readalong
Dear Everyone,
Peace be with you this wintry Sunday.
I am inviting all of you to join me in this year’s Lenten Readalong, which will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, and continue until Easter.
This year, we will be reading “Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living,” by Rueben Job. I have long admired the wisdom of John Wesley and desired to learn more about the Wesleyan tradition. I’m grateful to my friend Pastor Ginny, a United Methodist minister, for recommending Bishop Job’s book, which offers reflections on John Wesley’s wisdom.
I want to be sure to emphasize that this readalong is open to everyone and I welcome your participation. For me, Lent represents an annual journey and I am so grateful that for the past few years, I’ve been able to journey with so many readers around the world. It has been a tremendous blessing to me.
We will begin March 5th by reading the Preface and the Introduction. The book is available as an ebook and also as a paperback. Join me.
Thank you for reading,
SR
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