I admit, church is weird for those of us who were not raised in it, but now some wonder - why are these people still standing at their posts? Why are the churches growing? After the acids of biblical criticism in the mid-twentieth century, the imaginary straw men of Christianity that the new atheists burnt … Continue reading Reasons for God
Vale Christina Dongalen
Dear friends, It is with sadness but also joy on this Easter eve that I write to let you know of the passing of our sister Christina Dongalen. As you know, Christina has been unwell for some time and her and her family have figured regularly in our prayers. She was given the gift of … Continue reading Vale Christina Dongalen
Palm Sunday
What is there to say about a leader who acts humbly? It is a sad comment on us that our cynicism can't gelieve that such leadership is possible. Humility is weakness to be exploited. It is naivety regarding how the world really works. Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of the last week of Jesus' … Continue reading Palm Sunday
Luke 15:11-32 | The prodigal
It is hard, in Jesus' famous parable of the younger son who trashes his life in a far country, to figure out who the prodigal is. The Oxford Dictionary says prodigal means 'wasteful, extravagant'. That seems to be self-centred, reckless, and indulgent son, but could it also be the father who humilitates himself in welcoming … Continue reading Luke 15:11-32 | The prodigal
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