thinking honestly about life and faith
On Sunday I preached at the Collins Street Baptist Church, on the theme ‘What are we doing in the upper room?’ I was encouraged by many who found these words helpful in relating an ancient story to our own situation … Read More »
I’m sure I’m like so many others, wondering just what is going on in the world. Apart from those who imagine D J Trump is their messiah, what can a person of faith (of any faith) do or say about … Read More »
I very nearly broke my rule and gave up reading this book half-way through. I am glad I didn’t, because it offers valuable challenges for reflection. Stone Yard Devotional is pitched as a novel, by Charlotte Wood, but it’s many … Read More »
It’s a glorious, warm day and I am glad to ride a few waves in the local surf beach. Those who know some of my personal history may marvel, with me, that 15 years on from our tsunami experience, and … Read More »
On holidays: a week spent in a different place, and different in so many ways. A week in which I did not see a news bulletin or newspaper once, but enjoyed food with family, sporting events, outings, and rest. And … Read More »
Our car park behaviour gives it all away. It is said to be a season of peace and joy, but it doesn’t look at all like that in the car park, or on the roads in general. I’ve just been … Read More »
It may be my stage of life or the fact I have recently attended many anniversary events, and some funerals, but we find ourselves often talking about the past. Truth to tell, the past is often a less threatening place! … Read More »
This post is written against the background of a dreadful political malaise. I use the word dreadful because there is indeed much to fear. Millions of people are feeling profound angst because of the election of Donald Trump again to … Read More »
Waiting to cross an intersection, I noticed the loud blaring of a car horn, from the third car back from the lights. I realised that the front car had not progressed and then I noticed that the driver was a … Read More »
It’s at least 20 years now since the idea was put forward that those who receive support from the community through ‘welfare’ payments have an obligation to society—more or less to show that they deserve that support. The policy was … Read More »