The church, Peter writes, is “God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” The church has inherited the calling Israel failed to fulfil. We are chosen not for privilege but for costly service and witness, joyfully offered … [To read more, click on title]
Category Archives: Reflections
Mystery on the Road
… just over a year ago when we heard the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this became the topic of conversation with all we associated with. We all talk about these and many other events that happen – in our town, country and the whole world. It’s what we do as human beings. We all have an opinion and we love to share them with others. These conversations are part of our ordinary, everyday lives … [To read more, click on title]
Easter is now!
Easter Day … we are picking up the excitement of the Resurrection.
“The original disciples were shocked into bliss by the Resurrection – and they never recovered.” (the late Sebastian Moore) …
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If we’ve been moved by the accounts of those characters through Lent, how are we moved by the Resurrection? Shocked into bliss?
Upside-down
Jesus said many things that are hard to swallow. Take today’s examples: they go against human nature. But … we should take great heart from the fact that the wisdom of the world is “foolishness to God” … [To read more, click on the title]
