Lent starts tomorrow! – a Lenten resource: OT relevance to Jesus explored in Lenten study “Our discipleship is enriched [through]… the relevance of the Old Testament to Jesus’… claims…” Shadows of the Cross: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, by … Continue reading
Being a Church in Mission: Reflections from Tasmania on the Anglican Church of Australia, Anglican Institute Public Lecture 2016, Ridley College Melbourne. “Imagine you are sitting in front of a Royal Commission Public Hearing. You are in the witness box having … Continue reading
Of questions, there are many when Christians get together to discuss Faith-Based Organizations involved in aid and development. Over the last year, I have heard; When a Christian organization sends out Christmas cards with ‘Season’s Greetings’ rather than Christmas greetings, … Continue reading
Here are the personal notes about my commitment to Christ and the ministry of BCA which I was invited to share in the Councillor’s Column of The Real Australian, Summer edition 2017/18 Following her return to Christ, my mother blessed me … Continue reading
At Christmas we stop to worship the Baby of Bethlehem: Immanuel. God with us! God’s character, hope and meaning making are all found here – in this stable, at worship. Come worship. Shalom, John 🙂 … Continue reading
St Jude’s Carlton 1866-2016 – People of the Risen King – History 150 years by Elizabeth Willis This history is a deft interweaving of Church and society through 150 years: St Jude’s Anglican Church in Carlton. Carlton’s socio-economic conditions and … Continue reading
Address at the Commissioning Service for Claire Rogers, CEO World Vision Australia, Ridley College Melbourne 2016 Walking the talk, talking the walk, and living the heartbeat of Jesus Christ I have been asked to give a ‘sermonette’. Hence I will … Continue reading
My ‘Pearce Memorial Lecture’ delivered at the OSL Healing Ministries Triennial Conference Melbourne October 2017: When discussing a person who is suffering from trauma, how many of you have you heard someone comment, “Get over it!” “Pray believing!” “Go for a … Continue reading
We’re all ‘miserables’ in need of God’s grace As I sat down to write of the profound effect Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables had on my life, I found to my astonishment that I was writing in the voice of my … Continue reading
God’s promise given decades ago – true today and true tomorrow. Praise God! Psalm 121 Revised Standard Version (RSV) Assurance of God’s Protection A Song of Ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From whence does my help come? … Continue reading