Jun2024
Do we not care that they are perishing?
But [Jesus] was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” Mark 4:38 The… Read more
Apr2024
Discerning the Will of God for the Church
‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good,… Read more
Mar2024
The ‘dead man’s cross and the living man’s empty tomb’
‘The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God’ (1 Cor 1:18). Author Paul… Read more
Feb2024
‘Our help comes from the Lord’
Most of us are aware of the work that is being done around a ‘way forward’ for our church leading up to the LCANZ General Convention in October this year…. Read more
Jan2024
Facing a Task Unfinished
For this is what the Lord has commanded us, “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” (Acts 13:47) Last… Read more
Dec2023
The Best Gift of All
This Christmas message was prepared for an audio recording to be played this Christmas season on radio 89.9 TheLight*: What do you get for the person who has everything? That’s… Read more
Nov2023
Faith at Home – An Advent Challenge
[Free image from Pexels] It is no secret that many of our congregations are facing great challenges, including membership decline, financial unviability, and shortage of pastors. At a recent discussion… Read more
Oct2023
Come to the Wedding Feast
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14 (Gospel reading for 15 October) We love a good celebration, don’t we! Whether it’s a family celebration, a catch-up with friends, a gathering with work colleagues, or… Read more
Jul2023
Rest – a Blessing from God
I was recently reflecting on the gift of rest. It sometimes seems like our society is driven by an obsession with productivity. When you meet someone for the first time,… Read more
May2023
Priceless, not Worthless
Read 1 Peter 2:2-10 While on my morning walk, I came across a pile of bluestone rocks discarded on the nature strip. On top was a piece of paper with… Read more