Bonhoeffer & Baghdadi
I invite German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer to help reflect on the death of the Iraqi terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. A reflection on the challenge of loving our enemies (Luke 6:27-36).
God Moments
Being disciples doesn't make our life easier, but it makes it a whole lot more interesting!! A reflection on the Beatitudes (Luke 6:20-31) and Ephesians 1:11-23. With thanks to Fiona Bottcher.
Could you be a prophet?
Could you be a prophet? A reflection on the prophecy of Joel and what it means for us in 2019. What does it take to be a prophet? Who are today’s prophets, and how is their message being received? Image: the prophet Joel as depicted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel (public domain) with [...]
Jesus told them a parable …
Jesus told them a parable about the need to pray always and not lose heart, not lose heart. A reflection on Luke 18:1-8 to conclude the Season of Creation, with input from the Netflix series 'The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'.
Towards A Theology of Activism
A reflection on activism in the light of the XR protests this week. I focus on the crucifixion story in John 19 And on the activism of actor Ashley Judd in the area of Gender Equality.
Is Jesus a Greenie?
A reflection on what the gospels say about creation, focussing on the first two chapters of John's Gospel.
The Absence of God
A reflection for the Season of Creation. We hear the voice of God through the book of Job 38:1-21
Crisis Time
A reflection on the Parable of the Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-10
Shaped by the Potter
A reflection on 2 difficult bible passages: Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Luke 14:25-33
Come to the Banquet
A reflection on Luke 14:1-14 about the way the Christian gospel clashes with the culture of the world