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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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Continue reading →: Interpreting Justice: Unity and Diversity in Christian EthicsReflecting on unity and diversity in Christian ethics is a lot like contemplating a big, complex family reunion. We’re all here, somehow related, gathering around a central message that’s woven through Scripture. We hold the same book in our hands and proclaim it as authoritative, but each of us reads…
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Continue reading →: Strong Women Are Not Jezebels: Addressing the Slanderous Language of Alf HickeyI want to address some of the language Alf Hickey used on Facebook yesterday, and denounce it without reservation. In particular, Alf’s use of the “Jezebel” slur against women who dared to disagree with him. Non-Christians may not be familiar with it, but I want to make it clear to…
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Continue reading →: Every Tribe, Every Tongue: The Vision of Inclusive Worship in Revelation 7When I read Revelation 7:9-10, I picture a vast gathering from every part of the earth, every nation, language, and tribe, united together in worship before the Lamb. “A great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne…
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Continue reading →: An Election Reflection: How Nation States Are Peripheral to God’s PlansAs an Australian, I watching the U.S. presidential election with a keen awareness of its global impact. Yet, as significant as the result may be, it’s vital to remember that the true hope for change in the world doesn’t rest with any national government. In God’s plan, his chosen agent…
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