Our entire way of life is under attack: why vote “No”.
I was invited to present a case for ‘no’ vote on Barossa Radio, however, I wasn’t allowed to say much of what I wanted. For those who would like to […]
“People of grace” Mt 20:1-16
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers […]
“Forgiveness builds God’s Kingdom” Mt 18:21-35
Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, […]
“Love is all we need. Sure.” Rom 13:8-14
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not […]
Fathers’ Day – “Ideas have consequences”
What do we celebrate today? That’s right, Fathers’ Day. So dear and warm a celebration. I believe this is really fitting a time to reflect on the gift of fatherhood. […]
“Be a sacrifice!” Romans 12:1-8
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do […]
“Exceptional!” (Mt 15:21-28)
And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy […]
In memory of Roxanne Nankivell: Romans 8:28-39
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he […]
“True and true” Matthew 14:22-33
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he […]
Why Dying Churches Die?
Painful assessment from Thom S. Rainer, but true. Read the original article here and read also comments after it. The doctor told my dad he was dying. Our family physician […]
“What to believe?” Mt 14:13-21
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from […]
“Encouragement, shock and task.” Mt 13:31-33, 44-52
He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the […]
In memory of Irene Fechner: “Joy and hope” (1 Pet 1:3-9)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the […]
“Do you have ears?” Mt 13:24-30, 36-43
“He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, […]
“No other way…” Mt 13:1-9, 18-23
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. […]
The Kingdom at Grace Lutheran Oshawa 