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Discipleship from the grave

Discipleship from the grave

Lilies are beautiful when they bloom. After days of abiding to and being nourished by its branch, it blooms until it is time to wither. In withering, new space is provided for new lilies to bud, be nourished and then bloom..

  • The vanishing history of the Middle East

    History is a powerful tool. On the one hand, it informs and educates us. Through it we can come to know the story of human civilisation, its heroes and villains, its triumphs and tragedies.

  • God sees us

    In Genesis Chapters 16 and 21 we see a very remarkable story of Hagar and her son Ishmael. In a lot of ways, many of us can relate to the characters of the Biblical account. Their experiences, fears, emotional tensions and conflicts are no far cry from the events unfolding before our eyes and in our lives in 2020.

  • ANZAC Day – More than remembering?

    On the 25th April Kiwis and Australians turned out in their thousands, often at dawn, to remember the sacrifice of those who died during service for their country, particularly during  both world wars. (Although any service overseas during the 20th century, and in recent times, is also alluded to.)

  • Broken world, but there is hope

    “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John chapter 16 verse 33). The perfect world that Elohim created has become cold and broken, and because of sin, man’s heart has become viciously wicked. 

  • Doctrine is Practical

    The doctrine of the church is one of the essential doctrines in theology, and our understanding of the church will determine the way we do ministry and worship. The church is not just the building, but it is a community of believers. The doctrine of the church is crucial for several reasons.

  • The story of the red bull

    As the Footplate Padre I have had the opportunity to hear many stories from the days of steam. This was an era where drivers more often than not had time to 'kill' (as it were).

  • A time-travelling letter on relationships

    I was surprised and delighted to receive your letter. What a privilege it is to be able to have this opportunity to correspond with you. I hope that this finds you well, and that you have decided to either start training for half marathons now or to never start at all (you’ll understand what I mean eventually).

  • Coronavirus and India’s Rapid Rate

    It seems like a few months ago when the New Year began; and the reason to hope again was plainly palpable. Yet looking back on the last few months, it is difficult to imagine the state of the coronavirus pandemic and it’s increasing surge across the world, especially in countries such as Brazil, the United States, and currently, in the nation of India.

  • Joseph Rowntree 1836 – 1925

    For 14-year-old Joseph travelling with his father to Ireland and seeing the appalling effects of the Great Famine, where at least one million poor people starved to death, was to have a real impact on his life.

  • Study this - Replacement Theology 3

    Replacement Theology at Morling theological college was taught as Super-succession-ism – that Christ at the cross "superseded" the Old Covenant and at that point the Chosen People played no further part in the human processes of Salvation and lost their special place within the economy of God.

  • Glittering Images

    Susan Howatch's book Glittering Images tells the story of an up and coming young priest who is destined for big things in the Church of England.