Aug 19, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. This particular reading is the call of Jeremiah. ...
Aug 13, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector...
Aug 4, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” In my travels of Australia I have visited a number of Uniting Churches for a time of worship with the local members of that congregation. At the Swan Hill Uniting Church...
Jul 29, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. I have heard a number of reflections on this verse and have led some myself. The theme is usually along the lines of concentrating on God and not getting caught up in the things of this world. As I consider this...
Jul 24, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
The Lord’s Prayer So many things one could talk about prayer. Like, why do we have to tell God what he already knows anyway? What strikes me in the prayer, is that, after noting the holiness of God and the glory of the Kingdom, we very soon arrive at the mundane:...
Jul 17, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Jesus visits Mary and Martha – In Luke’s gospel, stories of hospitality are important as they reflect the Kingdom of God, where God welcomes his people. Jesus goes to see his friends Mary and Martha. Martha welcomes him into her home, busy, preparing food,...
