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Disruption – The Way of Faith

26 Feb

If ever one thought the Jesus project had anything to do with finding a comfortable place in this world and living out of it, then this passage promises anything but. This coming of Jesus into the world is all about … Read More »

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Take Up Your Cross?

14 Sep

What does it mean to “deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus”? Is this what Jesus said before his death, is it a reading into the story by those who wished to tell a certain story after … Read More »

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Confronting Violence

22 Jul

Matthew 13:24-43 // All gardeners know weeds grow no matter how diligent you are. If you are a gardener like me, the weeds always seem to grow better than the plants I planted! A gardener’s main task it seems is … Read More »

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Why Church?

1 May

Luke 23:13-35   Why church? Why go to church? Why are you here this morning and every other morning? What gets you out of bed and instead of having a lazy breakfast, a potter in the garden or a trip … Read More »

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Witchetty Grubs, Gumtrees and All The Saints

7 Nov

Luke 6:20-31     Today we are celebrating All Saints Day. The tradition of celebrating the saints and martyrs has been marked by Christians ever since the 4th century the Feast of All Holy Martyrs.   In 837AD Pope Gregory IV extended the … Read More »

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9 to 1

9 Oct

Luke 17:11-19   Standing in the old section of the Burwood Cemetery we were surrounded by the graves of young children, many of whom were under the age of 12. The two teenagers with us were intrigued as to why … Read More »

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Sea Fever

23 Jun

Sea Fever (John Masefield) (Mark 4:35-41) I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick … Read More »

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Is Christianity A Progressive Faith?

5 May

John 15:1-8 Do you remember when sending a letter by post was not called ‘Snail mail’ and when a human being said ‘you’ve got mail’ they meant something in the mailbox (remember them)? Today the post box at the post … Read More »

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Critical Thinking & Faith

18 Mar

Have you ever had a light bulb moment, an epiphany, that moment when you see something clearly for the first time and go ‘aha’! After a time of ecstatic joy we often pose the question, ‘What does this mean for … Read More »

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Scars and Doubts

30 Apr

The disciple Thomas is either vilified for his lack of faith or applauded for his scepticism. He is, in some sense, a candidate for patron saint of those who do not believe. We know the story well. The other disciples … Read More »

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He’s greatly interested in the work of Thomas Merton and his impact on the 20th century. He is an indigenous man with a particular interest in indigenous issues and spirituality.

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