I find it fascinating to listen to the different ways that moviemakers represent the voice of God. For example, in Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments, when God speaks, he has a deep, booming, authoritative voice. In Bruce Almighty, Morgan Freeman’s portrayal of God has a warm, friendly, almost jovial tone. In Kevin Smith’s movie... Continue Reading →
God’s Creative Word (Genesis 1:1-2:4a)
Christians have a unique way of understanding God. Other world religions might believe in many gods, one god, or even that there is no god. Christians, however, believe, teach and confess that there is one God who makes Godself known to us as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This... Continue Reading →
Tongues (Acts 2:1-21)
In our Bible readings over the last couple of weeks, we have been hearing Jesus promise his disciples to send them the Holy Spirit. Two weeks ago, in John 14:15-21 Jesus told them, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit,... Continue Reading →
Crossing Boundaries (Mark 7:24-37)
When we drive around the Barossa Valley it’s easy to tell when we leave one region and enter another. Every town has a sign to welcome people and then farewell us when we leave. We can tell when we move from one local council area to another because more signs let us know when we... Continue Reading →