I have written this very personal account over several months from May 2019 to March 2020. By retaining the personal elements of this exploration, I hope it may resonate with others. It is not something one can deal with dispassionately. I hope even more that the insights I have gained through losing my wife will

Here is a story of the incarnation that has nothing to do with the Christmas stories. In Mark 6 the disciples are battling to row across the lake, sent by Jesus to reach Bethsaida against a stormy headwind, while Jesus prays on land.  In the early, darkest pre-dawn hours they are exhausted, scared and lonely.  God-like, Jesus

Joseph: When doing the right thing is not enough Advent 4: 22 December 2019 This reflection grew out of listening to a thoughtful sermon preached by Roxanne Steyn at Bedordview Methodist Church on 22 December 2019. The inspiration came from the preacher, but don’t hold her responsible for the conclusions I drew from it! There

A CHRISTIAN VIEW ON CHANGING THE ROOTS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE Presentation to the think tank on Gender-based violence held at Bedfordview Methodist Church, 23 November 2019 Jonathan Cook I want to talk about two things today: Jesus’ compassion and anger that together should underlie our response to GBV; and then secondly to look briefly

I grew up in a minister’s home where we had very little in the way of material possessions, but I was very fortunate to be given a narrative about our lack of wealth that made sense to my young mind.  My parents explained that dad received a stipend, not a salary, and the stipend was enough

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