“Questions about an architelones”, Luke 19.1-10
My next sermon is about an “architel?n?s”. A what? A chief tax collector. The word appears just once in the New […]
“The Healing Power of a Question”, Luke 18.41
Jesus knew all the answers, but he still asked questions. Seems a bit odd, doesn’t it? As Conrad Gempf comments in […]
The Sunday Sample: reflections on corporate worship
Sampling Sundays One of the hats I wear is labelled, “corporate worship leader”. It’s my job to help develop the corporate […]
The Right Response to a Wrong Rebuke: Luke 18.39
How does it feel to be rebuked? Not pleasant, I’m sure you’ll agree. A friend once asked me how I […]
“Solitude is golden” – A review of “Thoughts in solitude” by Thomas Merton
The world is populated by too many mindless men and women. Merton shows us how solitude can help us to […]
Solitude is Golden: A review of “Thoughts in Solitude” by Thomas Merton
The world is populated by too many mindless men and women. “Automatons cannot make a society”, and thus we must learn how to choose, and especially how to choose the life of faith. We “cannot choose faith unless we have self determination and freedom.” Solitude is a vital tool in enabling choice – “coming to this place [of ability to choose] requires some solitude”.
“Mercy Me!”, Luke 18.38-39
“Mercy me!” is an old fashioned expression these days, but I grew up hearing it in my home and that […]
“What’s In A Name?” Luke 18.37-39
How does it feel when someone gets your name wrong? Mine is often spelt incorrectly. I’ve had Malcom, Malcombe and Malkom, […]
“Coming, or Going?” Luke 18.35 & Mark 10.46
It’s good to know if you’re coming or going. Occasionally, after a long day and in times of stress, I’m not […]
Always Bring Back the Jar
A friend of mine makes honey. Or, rather, the bees make it, I suppose. His part in the process is vital, […]