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Continue reading →: A Celtic BlessingI love the elemental imagery of this anonymous Celtic blessing: Deep peace of the running wave to you,Deep peace of the flowing air to you,Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,Deep peace of the shining stars to you,Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.May the road rise…
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Continue reading →: Grace vs. Law: The Peril of Pursuing Political PowerThe problem with Christians pursuing political power to effect change in the world, is that it inevitably leads to a legislative focus, irrespective of what side of politics you lean towards. Such a pursuit is inherently in tension with the claim that the gospel is about grace, not law.…
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Continue reading →: Power, responsibility, and the growth of the churchA lot of people talk about Christianity and the church as if it’s monolithic. But in truth there is plenty of diversity between and even within different traditions. Is that a good thing? Ironically, even that can be subject to debate. One area of diversity concerns the so-called clergy-laity divide.…
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Continue reading →: Revel in Summer: A Prayer by David JohnsonDear God,Let us revel in summer.Let us soak up the long days and warm sun.May our feet walk on sandy beachesand our heads rest on thick grass under blue skies.May we listen to and marvel at the singing of the birdsand stop to watch blissful children at playThis summer, God,…
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Continue reading →: A Sonnet of TransfigurationGiven we have just passed the summer equinox in Australia I felt it an appropriate time to share “A Sonnet of Transfiguration” by Malcolm Guite. It speaks of the transfiguration of Jesus and may be found in his book, “Sounding the Seasons”: For that one moment, in and out of…
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Continue reading →: Full moon reflectionsAs the moon reflects The light of the sun May our lives mirror The love of the One
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Continue reading →: The Complex Intersection of Victimhood and AccountabilityDoes victimhood free one from moral responsibility? If we consider someone oppressed, are we morally obliged to overlook ANYTHING they do to their oppressors? Do boundaries no longer apply? While the conflict in Palestine is the one getting attention presently, my question extends to all conflict situations. Because I think…
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Continue reading →: When YHWH is more merciful than we are willing to accept.In our cultural imagination, YHWH often wears the robes of judgment, a celestial critic ready to pounce on the slightest misstep. The tale of Jonah, however, beckons us to question this caricature. This story from the Old Testament presents Jonah as a reluctant prophet. That is, after all, how Jonah…
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Continue reading →: The Long Road to Justice: Indigenous Australians’ Fight for RecognitionFollowing from my comments the other day on Jesus and his teachings on social status, I want to turn my attention to the place Indigenous Australians in Australian society. Indigenous Australians have a unique and rich cultural heritage that predates European colonization by tens of thousands of years. However, their…
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Continue reading →: Embracing the Unknown: Deconstruction as an Opportunity for Spiritual GrowthI was sitting down to pray when my thoughts turned to those of you who, for want of a better term, are going through a deconstructive phase in your faith. I just want you to know that you are not alone on your journey of deconstruction. It can be a…
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