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
Record of our discussion on 15 January 2020. 1. Worship: We relaxed – and then meditated on peace, listening to these portions of Scripture: Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace
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
Note to anyone visiting: You’re welcome! We are using this biog as a record of our thinking, so include these notes from our monthly meetings. Notes from meeting held on 2019-09-17 Present: John, Martin, Peter and Jonathan. We began with a Pray as You Go meditation from Luke 6 about Jesus healing on a sabbath
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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