One of the things we learn from the opening chapters of 1 Samuel is that it's God who opens and shuts things. If Hannah cannot bear children it is because God has shut her womb. If Hannah bears a son it is because God has opened her womb. Beyond childbearing, we recognise this … [Read more...] about The Cost of Faithful Worship
Old and Grey
As we grow older, we need to consider that “how” we grow old is far more important than how “old” we grow. The bible gives us a number of insights into growing old and how we are to live out our days in a house that is in decline. ...even to your old age, I am He, and to grey … [Read more...] about Old and Grey
In Defence of Skubalon
So that you don't miss the point, or the satire, or the sarcasm, let me say at the outset what this article is about. This article is a biblical defence of indefensible language, comments that pierce the heart and judgements that appear, by our standards, to be less than … [Read more...] about In Defence of Skubalon
Flattery
Here is a thought experiment. You have the choice of listening to a sermon entitled, "How to be an authentic Christian and stay on good terms with the world" or, "How to live an authentic Christian life when the world hates you". One presupposes that you can remain in step … [Read more...] about Flattery
Seed Time and Harvest
As I contemplate the unremarkable fact that the climate changes, or the fungus between my toes, or the soap-dodger who's screaming green murder because some farmer in the Riverina asked if he be allowed to slash some of the weedy rubbish on his privately owned freehold paddocks … [Read more...] about Seed Time and Harvest