Someone once said that the only constant thing in life is change. If we look at the world around us, we can see a lot that supports that idea. The moon has different phases, seasons change through the year, and plants, animals, and all living things grow, develop and mature. God has built in change... Continue Reading →
Epiphany (Ephesians 3:1-12)
Sometimes in movies, TV shows or cartoons, a character in a story will have a sudden realization, idea or inspiration. These moments can often be represented by a lightbulb appearing over the character’s head. The lightbulb indicates that the character has worked something out, come up with a new solution to a problem, or realised... Continue Reading →
The Church: Christ’s Body (Colossians 1:15-28)
This Sunday St Peter’s is celebrating the 125th anniversary of their church building. For one hundred and twenty-five years God’s people have gathered in that place to hear the good news of Jesus, to welcome people into the family of God through baptism, and to receive the body and blood of our crucified and risen... Continue Reading →
Peter’s Missional Strategy (1 Peter 3:13-22)
When the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the results of the 2021 Census last year, many Christians were surprised to discover that, for the first time in the history of our nation, less than half of Australians who completed the census identified as Christian. It came as quite a shock to some, but Christians are... Continue Reading →