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There is a theme running through much of scripture of the abundance of God and the desire of God to bless us. We hear some of that this week. In Joel and the Psalm we are reminded of God given seasons of plenty and replenishment. And the generous restoration of Israel. In Paul’s letter we hear of the abundance to come for the faithful. And in the gospel we are confronted with a new understanding of abundance – the plenty that comes to those who give up everything for the gosp

Sometimes I wish the gospel were different to what it actually is. Sometimes I wish Jesus had said “Ask for what you want and I will make sure you get all that you think you need and know that you want in a timely way that makes your life more joyful and successful and that you and those you love will never need to suffer.” But that’s not what he said. Even though sometimes some have wanted to interpret readings such as this week’s (Luke 18:1-8) in this way. But Jesus said so

Jeremiah told the remnant who were exiled in Babylon to pray for the welfare of the city which held them captive. To pray for the welfare...

“Go deeper”, said my friend’s spiritual director when her life was falling apart and no obvious way forward could be seen. And that seems...

Listening to the prophets or to our newsfeed we may well lament “Is there no balm in Gilead?” Everywhere we see appalling injury and...

It is not often that I speak of sin and salvation. Mainly because this is language that has been so overused by the church that it is not...

“See. I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity …Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving...

Have you ever wondered what Jesus did all week? One commentator suggested, somewhat tongue in cheek, that maybe he rested all week and...

All over the world church services begin with the words “Peace be with you.” I wonder how we would respond if we were to greeted with the...

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” said Jesus to his disciples. (Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Proper 14 (19)...

Our Hebrew forebears in faith were clear that it was a blessing to live a long life, to have many children and livestock, and to dwell in...