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
Sep2023
Just forgive and forget!
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
Aug2023
Grace in a Season of Change – A Reflection on Lamentations 3:22
Grace and Peace be to you from God our Father and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. We live in uncertain and anxious times. There are many unanswered questions… 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
Jun2023
Hospitable Listening
Hospitable Listening “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for… Read more