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
Apr2023
Can these bones live?
Can these bones live? Have you ever asked a question like that? When might you ask it? You might ask such a question during a time of ill health, as… Read more
Feb2023
A Time for Reflection and Repentance
I read a story about a small town whose indigenous population was descended from seven different clans. Even though the Christian Gospel had come to this town a century ago,… Read more
Dec2022
Jesus was born to bring freedom
Santa ‘knows when you’ve been naughty or nice’ – so the song goes. If you’re nice, he’ll bring you gifts, if you’re naughty he may not. People also think this… Read more
Oct2022
When you pass through the waters – a devotional message from Bishop Lester
But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by… Read more
Jul2022
‘Serving and Sitting’ – a devotional message from Bishop Lester Priebbenow
“As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary,… Read more
Jun2022
The Nature of Christian Love – Reflections on 1 Corinthians 13
[At the college of Bishops retreat in March, our chaplain led us into reflection on 1 Corinthians 13. Following that, each of us committed to reflecting further and sharing our… Read more