Much of the effort of human thought throughout our history has been about how to be discerning. Life is confusing, what categories we explain our lives by are not obvious, how we assess others matters but the work is full of risks and contradictions. In the bible we are encouraged to learn how to discern … Continue reading Colossians 1:9-14 | Discernment
Listening in noise
In our time we want everyone to have a voice but rarely are there calls for people to 'give an ear', to listen. Often we think of listening as a passive or submissive mode of existence but listening is an empowering act for both the listener and the heard. Len Firth, an experienced counsellor, coach … Continue reading Listening in noise
Numbers 20:1-13 | Meribah
That God tests our hearts is a biblical theme. If the rationale for the test is to show us what is in our hearts, then this is a challenge to our time which has made following our hearts the core of who we are. In Numbers 20 we find even Moses is tested and struggles … Continue reading Numbers 20:1-13 | Meribah
Numbers 17 & 18 | Mediators
Mostly, we don't like to think of God as being distinct or seperate to us. We prefer to think God can be kind of made up as we go along. Made in our image, suiting our felt needs. Numbers tells a very different story where God, like any person, decides who and how we may … Continue reading Numbers 17 & 18 | Mediators
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