The Gospel of Matthew: God with Us.

The Gospel of Matthew: God with Us. A couple of months ago I was asked to review a chapter of Matt Woodley’s new commentary The Gospel of Matthew: God with Us. The task seemed simple until I started reading the book and found that I couldn’t put it down. My review of a chapter has [...]

Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes

I am currently reading Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians by Kenneth E. Bailey.  Bailey is an author and lecturer in Middle Eastern New Testament studies and spent forty years living and teaching in Egypt, Lebanon, Jerusalem and Cyprus. As yet I have not read beyond the introduction, primarily because I am [...]

Celebrating Jubilee – Much to Look Forward to.

I am currently working on the program for our upcoming Celtic retreat.  The theme for this year is Jubilee and New Beginnings, so I have spent a lot of time researching the Jubilee year. I particularly love the concept of rest and release.   I thought that you may enjoy some of what I have [...]

Friendship and the Trinity by Lynne Baab

This is the last article in the series of posts by Lynne Baab.  I really appreciate these posts from Lynne based on her new book, Friending: Real Relationships in a Virtual World, .  I am looking forward to reading the book this week. Lynne is the author of numerous other books, including Sabbath Keeping and Reaching Out in a Networked [...]

Biblical Perspectives on Friendship by Lynne Baab

This is the fourth in the series of posts by Lynne Baab.  My copy of Lynne’s new book, Friending: Real Relationships in a Virtual World, arrived yesterday and I am really looking forward to reading it.  These posts have wetted my appetite for more. Lynne is the author of numerous other books, including Sabbath Keeping and Reaching Out in a [...]

Why I Take Communion

Every month Patheos website hosts a blog series in which participants respond to a specific question.  This month’s question was: Why Do You Take Communion?  I don’t always have time to participate but love to read the responses.  This month, because communion is so important to me I knew I had to make time for [...]

Population in Australia – Does it Matter

This is a very hurried post as Tom & I are just about to head to Camano Island for our Celtic retreat.  It comes from an email sent to me by Bruce Hulme who lives in Adelaide Australia.  I thought that many of you might find it interesting. Last night there was a significant documentary [...]

What Do I Believe About Jesus – Redeemer/Saviour/Lord?

This week I am posting a series on What do I believe about God?  This is the third in the series and in some ways both the most important and the most challenging.  What do I believe about Jesus?  Who is this person that took hold of my life 45 years ago, and has faithfully [...]

The Future of Religion

Patheos website is currently running a series on The Future of World Religions on their Public Square.  I would highly recommend it to you.  Each week a variety of authors contribute articles on a specific religion.  Already covered are Buddhism, Hinduism & Judaism. This week’s topic is Catholicism.  And still to come are Mainline & [...]

A Multifaith Seminary?

Now this is interesting and I do wonder: could this be something that reflects the kingdom of God.  According to an article by Al Tizon in ESA online Starting this fall, the Claremont School of Theology in Southern California will provide training not just for Christian ministers, but also for Jewish rabbis and Muslim imams. Although [...]