
Reflections.
Bucket List
Often, we build something up so much in our minds, that the experience we want becomes almost unattainable. We romanticise what we think it will be like and we think “If I can just do this one thing or tick this one experience off my bucket list, then I will be able to feel a sense of fulfilment that I wouldn’t necessarily have had otherwise”.
Reunion Tours
The recent revival of the reunion tour is tapping into something inside each of us. A longing for a better time, or a different time and a search for something that will endure. A time when our lives perhaps looked and felt different. Or maybe a time when we were free of certain cares or responsibilities.
The Coronation
The coronation of the King was a momentous occasion. It showed us that the traditions of the monarchy still carry a great deal of meaning for so many. The ceremony itself was incredibly rich in imagery. Apart from the actual moment of crowning, there were two moments of the ceremony that moved me but for two different reasons.
Study tour blog #3: A message for the world
As I followed the paths of Paul and saw the places where he ministered in Corinth, Athens, Berea, Thessaloniki, Philippi, Troas, Assos and Ephesus I have been struck at the call for each of us to continue on in this work of sharing the gospel with those around us.
Study tour blog #2: Wisdom begins with wonder.
Socrates once said, “wisdom begins with wonder.” It is no wonder then, why the ancient temples were designed in such a way as to fill you with a sense of wonder. The great tragedy of Delphi is however, that wisdom was never truly found and the practices at Delphi were often filled with corruption. This is a far cry from how God’s word speaks of wisdom.
Study tour blog #1: Hope for those without hope.
None of us can escape death. Death can come suddenly and unexpectedly. When we lose loved ones, we don’t want to let them go. Angus reflects on the hope given to us in Jesus as he travels through Athens and Corinth.
Sharing a Meal
When you sit down for a meal with people, it doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, or where you are from. Around the table we are all equal.
The Great Search
What does a search for 1300 pieces of the Millenium Falcon Lego set have to do with faith? Read on and find out.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 14
In a way this is a wonderfully fitting end to our walk through this short letter from Paul. We are all in this together.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 13
As he begins to wrap up his letter, Paul is wanting to assure Philemon that he doesn’t want it to be awkward between them. In fact, they are still dear friends.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 12
This is the one thing that Paul wants from Philemon: that he would be refreshed by the news that Philemon welcomed his former slave as a brother in Christ.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 11
When we wrong one another, we can be faced with the temptation to hold the wrongdoing over the guilty party as a way of having the upper hand in the relationship.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 10
How do you view the people in your church community? Are there certain people that you prefer to talk to above others? This is something that I think we are all guilty of.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 9
When you are wronged by someone, how do you respond? How we want to respond, and how the gospel calls us to respond are often very different.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 8
In any relationship, honesty is key. This is especially true in the church. When we are not real, not open, not honest with ourselves and those around us, we can easily become bitter.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 7
We are one. When one hurts, we all do. Paul wants Philemon to see this as he sends Onesimus to him.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 6
God uses each one of his children for his purposes in his kingdom. But there are moments when we forget the ‘usefulness’ of those around us.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 5
When we are in the midst of difficult situations and find ourselves longing for a resolution, we can make all sorts of appeals. We can appeal to reason. We can appeal to our character. We can appeal to a process. But there is an even better way.
Philemon: Fixing Fellowship pt 4
Philemon loves his church. His love is an infectious love and deeply encourages those around him. Imagine if we all loved like this.