Pilgrimage and Lament
A reflection on Luke 13:31-35 in the light of the horrific events in Christchurch
Driven or Led – Power and Abuse
A reflection on the Temptations of Jesus in the Wilderness Luke 4:1-13. I quote from this article by Waleed Aly. Warning: this reflection refers to sexual abuse.
Exodus – Journeys of Transformation
A reflection on the story of the Transfiguration Luke 9:28-36
How to love your enemies.
A reflection on the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." Luke 6:27-38 I refer to this episode of Background Briefing (in particular the last 5 minutes), and this ABC news article.
Blessed are you…?
A reflection on Luke's Beatitudes (Blessings) – Luke 6:17-26
Into the Abyss
Jesus said, "Put out into the deep water and let down your net for a catch." According to Jesus, the deep, the abyss, is not a place to escape from through faith. It is a place in which God meets us. Are you willing to go there? A reflection on Luke 5:1-11 [...]
Losing My Religion
Losing my religion, and the conversion therapy report – by Anthony Hinds, 3 February 2019 The other day I threw out my Bible. Into the rubbish bin. It was a special edition published by Youth With A Mission, with sidenotes and biographies promoting YWAM teachings. Had it not been so, it might have escaped its [...]
Spiritual but not Religious?
What does it mean to be a spiritual person? A reflection about love focussing on 1 Corinthians 13.
Unity in Diversity – political correctness gone mad?
A reflection focussing on the issues of power and shame that arise from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Pondering a New Year
What sort of questions might guide us into the new year? Mary can help. A reflection focussing on Mary's experience of Christmas Luke 1:28-33, 2:17-19, 41-52 This podcast summarised in these news stories (one & two) made me think of Mary.