An open story—and my story

16 Jul

This coming Sunday I will return to East Doncaster Baptist Church, where I was ordained as a pastor almost 50 years ago! I will speak about stories, as it was here that I re-discovered a love for children’s stories, which … Read More »

‘Ultimate things’: Reflections on the Himbury biography

15 Aug

I thought to share the reflections I offered recently when we had a mini launch of my biography of my biography of Mervyn Himbury, at the Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne. Simon Holt has kindly invited me to share with … Read More »

Ten Terrific Tomes (10) G. K. Chesterton, ‘Francis of Assisi’ 

30 Sep

I want to conclude this offering of good books that have enriched my life with a biography that has influenced me in several ways—but actually to sneak in another book as well.(Perhaps together they could be classed as a Tome. … Read More »

Trauma Inherited and Magda Szubanski’s ‘Reckoning’

3 Jul

I’ve greatly enjoyed reading Magda Szubanski’s memoir Reckoning. It’s a rigorously honest and (of course) funny account of growing up in outer suburban Melbourne, discovering her talent for comedy and acting, finding her own identity and sexuality—but all of this played … Read More »