Character, capability and strength
This Sunday we are invited to explore a passage from the Book of Proverbs that presents Wisdom in the guise of a capable woman. I tackle this passage [...]
The gift of community
One of the most cherished experiences of life is true friendship and especially enjoying the trust and company of those who love us and whom we love. [...]
God – our caring father
This Sunday is Father’s Day, where we traditionally give thanks and honour those who have fathered us. I know that in so many ways I am privileged to [...]
Health, wholeness, holiness
Over ten years ago I was asked to travel to Vanuatu for the dedication of a church in the remote region of South West Bay, Malekula. The Church had be [...]
Deep peace of the Son of peace to you ……
One of the most amazing places I have ever been to lies a few miles off the west coast of Ireland. It’s a tiny cluster of three islands which rise abr [...]
…abide in Him
Most of us are weary of these lockdowns - I am. Even though I know that they are necessary in stopping the spread of this virus at times it feels like [...]
Jesus’s approach to freedom
In recent days we have seen large numbers of people contracting the more virulent strain of the Covid virus in NSW, and that has raised alarm bells fo [...]
The prophets’ vision of justice
One of the great sadness’s in life is losing close friends and relatives, and that was true for Jesus just as it is for us. Today’s Gospel reading tel [...]
Treasure in clay pots
One of the most powerful characters in the New Testament is the Apostle Paul. He is clearly a very determined and effective mission agent able to stan [...]