A time for perseverance & faithfulness
(November 11, 2024)This post is written for those who, like me, were devastated by Donald Trump’s election victory last week. How can we respond and remain faithful to Jesus?
Tag: christians
The problem with cheap clothing
(October 8, 2024)We all like a bargain, but some bargains cost more than you’d think. That’s why some people are turning their back on clothes bargains. No new clothes in 2023 Kate Hulett is an artist, photographer and small business owner – she has a shop selling homewares, fashion accessories, books and stationery. She loves clothes, but […]
The curse of Ham?
(May 6, 2024)If ever there was a case of dishonest and ungodly Bible interpretation, the curse of Ham is surely it!
Understanding the death of Jesus
(March 29, 2024)Regrettably there are fierce arguments about the exact purpose of Jesus dying. Perhaps this Easter we can have some humility about what is most meaningful to us and about others who find something else more meaningful?
“To live outside the law you must be honest”
(January 8, 2024)Are you reviewing and changing your beliefs, moving on from the church you were once part of, or maybe even all churches. How then do you stay true to Jesus?
We need less Bible study!
(November 8, 2023)Is Bible study helping us be better disciples of Jesus, or is Bible knowledge actually a substitute for obedience?
Faith is a journey
(September 16, 2023)Do you see Christian faith as something fixed to hold onto, or as a journey of change? It is possible to see it in either way. But for me it has been a journey.
Is modern western Christianity too unspiritual?
(July 17, 2023)Do you feel close to God? Would you describe yourself as a spiritual person? Have you ever had a meaningful experience of God that has impacted you deeply? I have to confess I must answer “no” to each of those questions. My faith is much more based on facts and ideas and knowledge. But everyone […]
Can doing evil sometimes be good?
(April 19, 2023)A bunch of people were attending a meeting in a church in Sydney, not a church service, but a meeting to discuss gender politics and impacts on children. There were some protesters there too. Then things turned ugly and a mob attacked with glass bottles and rocks. People screamed and swore, a woman was punched. […]
How to be an unbalanced christian
(March 22, 2023)Its pretty obvious that the world thrives on difference. We can see it in the climate, where temperature differences lead to differences in air pressure, so we have wind. We see it in ecology, where an ecosystem is made up of different plants and animals, each playing its part in sustaining that ecosystem. Take one […]