Our God is a Saviour who saves. And, because our need of salvation is something that is evident in history, our God is a God of saving acts throughout history. God sets up the story, the beginning and then end. Moreover, God has also written the story in such a way that … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Table, Ye Sinners and Ye Saints
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And we are Fed
Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel 2 celebrates her answered prayer for a son. She has experienced a reversal of fortune. But her prayer moves out from there and anticipates a reversal of fortune for all of God's children. In her song, the mighty and feeble change places, the hungry … [Read more...] about And we are Fed
Breaking Bread with Strangers
When believers gather, we gather as a result of the death and resurrection of Jesus. We also gather to proclaim that death and resurrection. That's the gospel. One of the ways we proclaim that gospel is fairly humble. We eat bread and drink wine. And so Paul, For as often as … [Read more...] about Breaking Bread with Strangers
The God Who Saves
The Christian faith stands unique in all of history as the only faith that has a God who saves. Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva do not save. The god of Islam does not save. Confucius does not save. Buddha does not save. Atheism does not save. The state does not save. These all admit … [Read more...] about The God Who Saves
Mothers ~ Makers of Humanity
Intrigue or value. A week in the Bahamas or a bin full of dirty nappies. A company car and cocktails in Double Bay or split ends, a runny nose and four hours in a hospital waiting room. A mother's sacrifice is considered pretty mundane. It lacks the intrigue and allure of … [Read more...] about Mothers ~ Makers of Humanity