Australians have been treated to a feast of sport over the couple of months. We had an enthralling Ashes Test Cricket series, the Tour de France cycling, Wimbledon tennis, the World Swimming Championships, and are still in the middle of the Women’s World Cup Soccer. At the same time, closer to home, we have been... Continue Reading →
Old and New Treasure (Matthew 13:52)
In all of Creation, one of the most beautiful and diverse things God has made is music. Every culture since the dawn of time has had its own form of music. In our own time, we have an incredible diversity of forms of music, from classical to rock, from pop to country, jazz, blues, punk,... Continue Reading →
God Will Provide (Genesis 22:1-14)
We all have things we love. For some, it might be an activity such as playing sport, doing a craft, or gardening. Others might love something they own, for example a car, photographs of loved ones, or their phone. We all have people in our lives that we love, such as family members, friends, or... Continue Reading →
Access (Romans 5:2)
I can get a bit excited when I find out that one of my favourite bands will be playing in Adelaide. Usually when I jump online to buy tickets, I find that different tickets cost different amounts, depending on how close to the stage they are, whether they are seating or standing, or whether they... Continue Reading →
Love For Sinners (Romans 5:1-8)
For the last four weeks, people from our parish have been getting together to discuss Ministry with Young People. The last two Wednesday evenings we looked at a book from the Fuller Youth Institute called Growing Young. This book is based on research the Fuller Youth Institute did in the USA on churches who are... Continue Reading →
King Jesus (Matthew 21:1-11)
It has been said that there are three topics of conversation that should never be discussed in polite company: politics, religion and football. The reason is that people hold deep and strong personal convictions about these. When we start discussing them who hold different points of view, these differences in opinions soon become evident, arguments... Continue Reading →
‘The Breath of Life’ (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
Can you imagine what might have been going through the mind of the prophet Ezekiel in this reading? God brings him out to a valley which is full of dry bones. They walk around among the bones, and then God asks Ezekiel: ‘Can these bones live?’ How would you answer? Ezekiel’s reply, ‘Sovereign Lord, you... Continue Reading →
The Blind Will See (John 9:1-41)
During the 1990’s, a form of art known as Magic Eye pictures became very popular. These pictures looked like a chaotic mess of multicoloured patterns that seemed to be arranged in no logical order. However, hidden in the chaos, if you were able to see it, was a three-dimensional image. The goal was to adjust... Continue Reading →
Giving Love (John 3:1-17)
The Barossa Valley is a beautiful place. People from all around the world travel to the Barossa to enjoy its rolling hills, picturesque valleys, majestic gumtrees, and vineyards that seem to go for ever. Visitors to the Barossa are also able to enjoy delicious food, spectacular wines, and welcoming, hospitable locals! I wonder if, for... Continue Reading →