Formal recitation of the Lord’s Prayer is under scrutiny as its place is considered in parliaments of this land. Secularists would abandon it, traditionalists want to retain it, and some of us think the boat is being missed altogether – for to really pray the prayer as Jesus intended would be too explosive for governmentsContinue reading “Hearing the Lord’s Prayer anew.”
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Plinky.com wants to know about my favorite summer memory
On this freezing Perth day when the temperature plunged below zero? Trips across the Nullarbor in my old Kombi van in searing heat seem rather inviting right now. That was in my pre–responsible days – collecting hitchhikers, driving non-stop with the windows down just to create the illusion of moving air.
Edinburgh 2010 comes to Perth
Great celebration of Edinburgh 2010 in Perth today. 100 years ago missionary organisations came together in Scotland in the recognition that Christian mission could only advance with a united front. The modern ecumenical movement was born. We celebrated at St Peter’s & Emmaus (a combined Uniting Church/Anglican parish) with the help of choirs from localContinue reading “Edinburgh 2010 comes to Perth”
Model railways are cool again? (via sabrage)
This is what would happen if I let my head go! Seriously cool. I want to rampage through its streets. My dad built model railways – after he and mum spent thousands extending our house so we could have a rec room, he took over the table tennis table in it and built a modelContinue reading “Model railways are cool again? (via sabrage)”
Churches combine for Pentecost Eucharist
A quick sneak pic of part of the Pentecost crowd at our combined Wembley Downs churches Eucharist comes out all blurred and wrong, but strangely evocative of the great occasion where the Holy Spirit descended upon the crowd in Jerusalem forever altering perspectives and shifting paradigms of people everywhere in perception of the Creator’s interactionContinue reading “Churches combine for Pentecost Eucharist”
What do I think of this…?
Doubting Thomas strikes again and I am caught on the horns of a dilemma. As an Easter person, I would dearly love to hear political leaders who also claim to be Easter people spell out the rationale of their party policies and how they line up as practical expressions of the reign of YHWH inContinue reading “What do I think of this…?”
Facing the Future in Zimbabwe
The hope for Zimbabwe lies in its future leadership, well-educated and founded on the trust that is realised in the gift of the gospel of Christ. So claims Antony Dandato, representing the Fellowship of Christian Unions in Zimbabwe (FOCUS) speaking at the Church of Christ Wembley Downs during an extended visit to Perth. The goalContinue reading “Facing the Future in Zimbabwe”
The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli joins the current spate of post-apocalyptic films, perhaps riding high on the uncertainty of the times. Is the strong violence gratuitous or meant to give expression to the ultimate manifestation of dog-eat-dog society? Are the motives behind hunger for possession of the sacred book aimed at self-aggrandisement or service of others?Continue reading “The Book of Eli”
Congealed Life?
Is your money “congealed life?” Would you describe your job as “hanging around burning bushes all day?” Are you a “guard dog” or a “bird dog?” So many arresting thoughts in one short email courtesy of the daily log by William P Young, author of “The Shack” Subscribe to it at Windrumors | The OfficialContinue reading “Congealed Life?”
Wembley Downs Shops – the walls are going up!
A simple door frame at lunchtime – two hours later a whole section of wall. This calls for another haiku! At dawn, a grey slab now sitting up strong and proud September awaits.
Wondering Pilgrim 