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
Mental health 1 | The Physical
Mental health is a broad, complex and sensitive topic. We are going to start a conversation about mental health and healing at our evening service on the first Sunday of each month. We set this service aside as a time of receiving Holy Communion and prayers for healing. During this season our focus will be … Continue reading Mental health 1 | The Physical
Numbers 13 & 14 | Rebellion
For us rebellion is kind of cool. We love the rebel ideal, we celebrate the freedoms gained by the social movements we style as rebellions against the oppressive norms of our culture. To be known as a rebel (or, 'a bit of a rebel') is a compliment... until it is not. Everything depends on what … Continue reading Numbers 13 & 14 | Rebellion
Numbers 12 to 16 | Leadership
One of the enduring themes that emerges from the book of Numbers is how leadership is constantly challenged. It seems that everyone wants to be Moses and the intensity of these challenges only increases from Exodus and Numbers. Eventually, the people reject entirely Moses' leadership and the plans of God for them. The people are … Continue reading Numbers 12 to 16 | Leadership
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