Proper 17A – Awakening to Power
A few years ago I was watching a television interview with the Gibb brothers of BeeGees fame. They were asked about a period in their career when they split up and what had caused the break. Barry...
View ArticleProper 14A – Turning Points
A Lectionary Reflection on Matthew 14:22-33 It’s a long time ago now, but the season of my life when my faith metamorphosed from an unquestioning allegiance to a vibrant, freeing, wrestling,...
View ArticleProper 13A – You Feed Them
In Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s famous musical Jesus Christ Superstar, there is a scene where sick people come to Jesus asking to be healed. As he tries to touch them all, the crowd gets bigger...
View ArticleProper 11A – A Compassionate Hope
“It’s no good. This isn’t working. We’ll have to turn back.” I spoke these words with a heavy heart, knowing that the decision I had just made would mean retracing a journey of well over an hour and...
View ArticleProper 9A – From Steps To Dancing
Over the years as a Church musician I have played with numerous instrumentalists of varying skill levels. I have always appreciated the willingness of those who volunteer to serve in this way, and the...
View ArticleProper 8A – Hospitality
“You can’t put a price tag on experience.” That simple sentence, spoken with a gentle smile by the person I least expected to hear it from, flooded my whole being with relief, and started a healing...
View ArticleTrinity – God In A Word
I love words. I love the way they can convey meaning, and connect people. I love the impact they have when coupled with a tone and a facial expression. As a writer, I love the quest for just the right...
View ArticleProper 18A – Resisting Darkness
A few years ago I was tasked with planning and facilitating the worship at a large national gathering of my denomination. Because of the various languages (we have eleven official languages in South...
View ArticleProper 19A – The Injustice Of Limitless Forgiveness
In her beautiful book The Pearl Is In The Oyster Marilyn Cram Donahue tells the story of a neighbour who had ritualised her resentment. Whenever a visitor came for a cup of tea or coffee, she would...
View ArticleProper 20A – Beyond Meritocracy
A few years ago, after much soul-searching and number crunching, and with significant help from my parents, I decided to buy a new car. Buying the car was a no-brainer. My old vehicle was on its last...
View ArticleProper 21A – The Ultimate Choice
When I look back over my life, I have to acknowledge that most, if not all, of the actions and reactions that have left me with deep regret have arisen out of my fear. When I have over-reacted to...
View ArticleProper 22A – The Son and the Stone
Like most parents, my children have been a source of immense joy and pride to me. But, if I am honest, they have also been the source of much pain, guilt and regret – not because of anything they have...
View ArticleProper 23A – The Uncomfortable Invitation
It didn’t take long, after starting to date my wife, Debbie, for me to realise that this was the woman I wanted to be with for the rest of my life and I remember very clearly what it was that made me...
View ArticleTrinity – God In A Word
I love words. I love the way they can convey meaning, and connect people. I love the impact they have when coupled with a tone and a facial expression. As a writer, I love the quest for just the right...
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