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James 3:13-4:3,7-8a Mark 9:30-37 Todays Gospel reading is a challenging reading. On the surface it is simple – be kind to kids because they are wise, smart and need to be listened to. With a little further digging we … Read More »
(Thoughts on the Sunday before Christmas given at Lessons and Carols Service, 2016) Tonight we sing carols and read of the much awaited anointed who is to bring peace and goodwill to all. Tonight we begin to dream of Christmas … Read More »
The innocence of children has become an accepted mantra of modern society, an idea challenged by recent incidents such as the shooting of a man in Sydney by a 15 year old boy. We believe children are incapable of doing … Read More »
Mark 9:30-37 Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All” which aims to highlight the importance of all … Read More »
My first reaction when I began to write this article was to go looking for the scholarly professional papers on the subject of grief and loss. What do the professionals say? What does the research have to contribute? What can … Read More »
17When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. … Read More »
November 2nd, 2011 at 8:28 am – Author Slyvia A new study which was part funded by Microsoft shows that children under 13 are signing up for Facebook, which breaches the federal laws in America, to protect children’s online privacy. … Read More »
“And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly;” I love this story. Like many of Jesus’ stories it makes no sense, no logical sense from where we sit. How can Jesus tell a story in which … Read More »
An education system or institution, which is unresponsive to the voice of the young, is doomed to failure. Naaman was a powerful man. (2 Kings 5:1-17). What he wanted he got and I am sure that he had sought out … Read More »
Looking at this weeks headlines I wonder what is happening in our world including: Mark McInnes (CEO of David Jones)resigns over inappropriate behaviour (with female staff member). Andrew Johns, Robert DiPierdomenico and Mal Brown inappropriate racial statements. The verbal bullying … Read More »