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 →