In my reading for my theology class, I came across one paragraph which has really stood out: The essence of sin does not lie in preferring ourselves to others, but in preferring some finite thing to the supreme value, God. Thus, even an unselfish preference of some other person rather…
School staff selection ‘under threat’ Over the last few years, the Equal Opportunity Act has come under review; of particular significance, the freedom of religious organisations to operate upon the basis of their faith beliefs. The above article by Winston Tan highlights the struggle that faith institutions face in contemporary…
is not Michael Jackson. I was intending to write a simple reflection about society’s idolatry and its new temple, based on the book of Amos which I’m currently preaching, however, I heard two quotes from MJ’s memorial that, simply, tipped me over the edge. Before I get…
Well, it’s been a month since dad passed away. What can I say? It’s been one heck of a ride. I can’t necessarily say it’s been bad, because it actually has been pretty good. Now, that’s not to say it’s been easy or painless…
Psalm 92: A psalm. A song, for the Sabbath day — This title highlights the specific designation that this psalm was to be sung and reflected upon on the Sabbath day, the day of rest. While the psalm loses nothing being reflected upon any other day, it gains significance as one…
Psalm 91: A testimony of Trust — An untitled psalm placed in counterpoint to the previous psalm (Psalm 90), a hymn testifying to the goodness of the Lord, in whom many have put their trust. It sings words full of assurance that the Lord is good and is the foundation of…
Psalm 90: A prayer of Moses the man of God — Such an apt title for the psalm that follows; this psalm seen from Moses perspective, during his years in Exodus echo loudly into our lives today. For Moses, a time of tension between the faithfulness of his God and the…
Reading: Amos 1:1 – 3:2 (Link) For the most part, I consider myself a fairly patient and tolerant person (I said, for the most part). However, there are times, I’m sure you’ve had also, where enough is enough and you just need to put your foot down.…
