devotions

A recent Lectionary Reading (Sunday 30th June 2024) was Paul’s letter in 2 Corinthians chapter 8, verses 7-15. In verse 9, Paul reminds us of the grace of our Lord… Read more

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

The epistle reading for this coming Sunday (Pentecost 2, Year B) is from St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. This is a follow-up letter from Paul, written shortly after… Read more

‘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

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

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

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

[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

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

You’ve probably received advice like this at some stage or another. It’s not bad advice, really. There are certainly times when it’s best to forgive someone who has offended you,… Read more