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Continue reading →: The Humble Beginnings Of HopeWhy does the birth of Jesus matter to me? Because it gives me hope. Hope that, despite all the evil and suffering in the world, God will have the final word. One day, war, famine, disease, death, and despair will be no more. Though these forces seem insurmountable now, I…
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Continue reading →: Lord of All: Resisting the Temptation to Compartmentalise FaithBecause Jesus is Lord of all—of everyone and everything—we must resist the temptation to compartmentalize our faith. It’s easy, isn’t it, to keep faith in one corner of our lives? Maybe it shows up on Sundays, or in private prayers, or in moments when life gets hard. But then, as…
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Continue reading →: Powers Disarmed and Dethroned: The Manifest Destiny of All NationsAccording to the New Testament, the manifest destiny of all nations—including America—is to be brought under the reign of Jesus Christ, where peace, justice, and righteousness will flourish. This destiny involves the dethroning of all powers—earthly and heavenly—that oppose God’s kingdom. Through the victory of the cross, Christ dismantles systems…
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Continue reading →: Self-Care as a Sacred ActSelf-care is neither self-indulgent nor escapist; it is a necessary practice that enables us to give of ourselves sustainably. It reflects an honest acknowledgment of our human limitations—a deeply Christian act of humility and stewardship of the life God has entrusted to us.
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Continue reading →: Heathy Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity: Reflecting on Examples from the BibleHow would you characterise healthy masculinity in contrast to toxic masculinity? As I considered this question recently, I found myself reflecting on different characters from the Bible, pondering the lessons these ancient figures offer. Their lives, full of triumphs and failures, invite me to think deeply about what it means…
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Continue reading →: Letting Go to Follow: Reflecting on the call of the Church in relation to ChristendomWhen I consider what it could mean for Christians in the West to truly follow Christ, I can’t help but notice our attachments to influence, privileges, and power. It’s almost second nature to us, shaped by a culture that prioritises security, control, and success. But when I look at the…
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Continue reading →: The Desert Has Many Teachings: A Poem by Mechthild of MagdeburgThe Desert Has Many Teachings In the desert,Turn toward emptiness,Fleeing the self.Stand alone,Ask no one’s help,And your being will quiet,Free from the bondage of things. Those who cling to the world,Endeavor to free them;Those who are free, praise.Care for the sick,But live alone,Happy to drink from the waters of sorrow,To…
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Continue reading →: Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Courageous Prayer For Just EnoughProverbs 30:8 says, “Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” It’s such a simple request, but it cuts right to the heart of how most of us live, or rather, don’t live. We spend so much time chasing wealth…
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Continue reading →: Women and Men as Co-Labourers in Christ: Reflecting on Romans 16Reflecting on Romans 16, I’m struck by how intentionally Paul acknowledges both women and men as his co-labourers in Christ. Paul closes his letter to the Romans by warmly greeting a long list of people who’ve served alongside him. What’s noteworthy is that, in a world where women were usually…
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