thinking honestly about life and faith
Is it possible, really, not to worry? Australian people often say ‘No worries’. I have noticed that this is one of the expressions that people from other cultures pick up, really quickly, as they live here. ‘No worries’.
During the holidays I read Julian Barnes’ Booker prize winning novel The sense of an ending. It’s a good read.
The last two months I have been trying to write further on this theme. Here are just a few ideas indicating the direction of my thinking.
I'm about to leave for a two day retreat with the five candidates who will be ordained early next month. It is my privilege to lead this retreat. The very idea of an ordination retreat calls into question what we … Read More »
It is months since I posted. I’ve been deluged with work, pressures and a feeling that I am just not able to write for this blog.That’s been my reality, frankly. But now it is Advent, and I really do feel … Read More »
I have at last finished Barry Jones’ memoir, A Thinking Reed. In this blog, I want to write about the chapter in which Jones describes the religious convictions which have guided his life. I’ve chosen the title ‘Faith in Politics’ … Read More »
Politicians everywhere have a bad name. It is one of the most despised professions.When Christians read in the letter to Romans, chapter 13, that we are to be subject to governing authorities, as to God, it is often quite problematic. … Read More »
Yesterday I attended the funeral of a colleague’s Dad. He was, as several of the tributes said, a fairly ordinary man: not spectacular in any particular achievement, just a caring family man, who worked hard all his life and was … Read More »
Today in Australia we commemorate a truly historic occasion: 40 years ago, on May 27th, 1967, Australians voted to change the constitution, to allow the federal parliament to make laws for the well being of the indigenous people, and to … Read More »
This week, in local politics, the Government parties have gone all out in their critique of the Labor policies announced last weekend.But the special brunt of their attack has been on the Deputy Opposition Leader, Ms Julia Gillard.One key government … Read More »