2 Corinthians 1:8-11 “We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of … Read More
No public church worship services will be held in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn this weekend (22 March 2020) and until further notice. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement limiting gatherings in buildings to groups of no more than 100 … Read More
Last week we read of Abrahams faith being credited to him because he had a heart that believed and trusted God. His circumcision was an outward sign of an inward pre-existent faith. We started Lent with the cry of ‘Create … Read More
We draw great strength and hope from knowing that our sins are covered, that we are indeed blessed of God (Psalm32). Nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ. However, this blessing attracts … Read More
Lent 1 – Psalm 32 This year our Easter preparation occurs against the context of great community disruption caused by the bushfires and with global fears emerging around the Corona Virus. Our nation has been plagued by fear, anxiety and … Read More
WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? In Matthew 16:16 Peter identifies Jesus as the Messiah, the son of God. In recognition of this revelation Peter is promised the keys of heaven and the authority that goes with the ‘freedom … Read More
The “new” normal … Not sleeping well at the moment? That is actually normal. Most of us are experiencing disrupted patterns of behaviour and these should with time abate. Try to eat regularly and eat nutritious food. Try to get … Read More
You are …… You are …… and Therefore ……. Jesus succinctly identifies the character and calling of His disciples. They are; not they will be. He sees them as God sees them and not as they see themselves. They are … Read More
Blessed are the cheese makers! This week sees the passing of Terry Jones from Monty Python. Their skit of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) is irreverent but points us to a truth about Jesus and the blessings he declared (Beatitudes) over … Read More
In the last two weeks God has focused our attention on the peace of God, the experience of His presence in the midst of the storm and on the importance of our community holding onto the joy of God for … Read More