Racism through the lens of the Bible
Church bulletin: What a horrible thing it was to watch George Floyd suffocate under the knee of a policeman. It has also been horrible to watch endless scenes of public …
Embracing the abstract in God
Church bulletin: A lot of people don’t ‘get’ abstraction in the arts whether it’s music or painting or literature or film. Obviously abstract expression moves away from conventional forms of …
No need for teachers?
Church bulletin: The apostle John makes a rather surprising statement in his first letter. 1 John 2:27, “But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and …
Reading scripture aloud
Church bulletin: I don’t think I need to argue the point that we should read the Bible. We are all well versed in the many passages which emphasise this. But …
COVID-19 through the lens of the Bible
Church Bulletin: Would you consider giving thanks for the Coronavirus? That is insanity you say; who would thank God for such a thing. Perhaps the apostle Paul would: Rom 5:1-3, …
Be still and know that I am God
Church bulletin: Life is busier than ever. People are working longer hours. Mobile phones mean that we are always within reach. Social media brings an endless bombardment of information. One …
Glorious substitution
Church bulletin: The idea of substitution often carries negative connotations. The inference being that the substitute is a mere replacement; an alternative to the real thing; second best. No one …
A terrible tragedy
Church bulletin: What would possess a man to burn to death his estranged wife and three young children. A handful of people on social media commented that he was pushed …
Blasphemy
Church bulletin: What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain (Exodus 20:7)? The concept of ‘vain’ speech is to speak in a futile or worthless way; it …
A firm foundation
Church bulletin: As I was contemplating what to write for the January bulletin, news came that the volcano on White Island in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty had erupted. The …