Wanted: Prophets, not Profits
I have been reflecting on the prophetic dimensions of a faith-commitment. It seems to me that we now live in a time and situation where not just some individuals, but perhaps all people of faith are in...
View ArticleDid you see the Pope?
When I returned from my short visit to Rome recently, a surprising number of people asked me, Did you see the Pope? Well, almost. On one afternoon we were shown around some parts of St Peter’s where...
View ArticleGoodbye to all that: 2. Timetable
After 26 years I am soon to finish at Whitley College, and there are some things I am happy to be leaving. Though not entirely leaving, in that I will take with me some of the lessons learned and...
View ArticleRefugees Welcome Here
Along with many other public groups and associations, the Baptist World Alliance has issued a statement urging us to welcome refugees, not create further barriers to their freedom. It’s quoted below. I...
View ArticleReflections of an Interim Pastor: 2. It’s all about the people
The people are what it’s about. That’s not something that should need to be said, but it does need to be said. Leaders and pastors need to remind themselves that ‘the church’ is the people. The pastor...
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Prayers following the week …
Here is the text of our Community Prayers, shared at Box Hill Baptist Church this morning: Today I want to invite you into a time of prayer, as guided reflection. I will mention a number of matters,...
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To honour a great loser
Today is the 95th Birthday of President Jimmy Carter. He has to be one of the greatest ‘losers’ of our time. He was President of the United States of America for one term, from 1977 to 1980, and led...
View ArticleBrief encounter of the thankful kind
Visiting St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane today, I emerged to stand on the steps where a woman of around my own age observed that the police had just entered. She sounded worried but I said to her:...
View ArticleL.A.W: Life after Whitley
Today it is three years since I concluded my time as Principal of Whitley College and I take this opportunity to reflect on some of what it has meant. Three years on, I am still coming to terms with...
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Gems to savour (1)
In response to the Feast Day of St Francis, I thought to share these lovely pieces. First, my photo of the cross before which Francis was praying when he sensed God’s call to him. Next, one of the...
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