In a world full of fear and greed, it is easy to lose hope. There is something comprehensively pernicious about the apparent ease with which our worldview in the last […]
Jesus tells the story of a vineyard owner who asks his two sons to go and work in the vineyard. One says ‘yes’ but doesn’t; and the other says ‘no’ […]
I was recently watching my grandson’s weekly swimming lesson. While at the pool, I saw a young father play and encourage his small son as the lesson progressed. Each week […]
‘The doors were locked for fear…’ and Jesus said: ‘Peace be with you.’ (John 20:19) Fear has gripped many parts of the world over the last few weeks, and understandably […]
Our inability and unwillingness to speak about fear and what frightens us, and Jesus’ clear expectation we will face division and brokenness in our lives because of the world’s response […]
I recently watched an interview with Craig Foster, the Australian soccer player, turned TV commentator and a well-known social justice activist on television. He was talking about his community work […]
One of the things I have reflected upon in recent debates about discrimination with our treatment of people who are black, women, asylum seekers, people who identify with the LGBTQI […]
There is something beautifully reassuring in the drama of Jesus’ words given to us in Mark 13:1-11, particularly in today’s world which is filled with uncertainty, division and fear, trying […]