Walking naked down the main street to share the Good news of Jesus with the poor isn’t what most of us have in mind when we think about church outreach. And yet, that’s precisely what Francis of Assisi did after hearing the voice of Jesus say, “Francis, rebuild my church.” Read more…
Amidst the fury of Easter Weekend’s unseasonal winds, this verse from Psalm 29 came to mind: The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl,and strips the forest bare;and in his temple all say, “Glory!” Isn’t it fascinating that a natural weather event we might grumble about before swallowing some Panadol is Read more…
The Gospel according to Mark has been described as a Passion narrative with an extended introduction. It always points towards Jesus’ crucifixion. For those “with eyes to see” there are clues early on. Quite aside from the time Mark dedicates to telling the story of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, Mark’s Read more…