I’ve not had negative feedback on any of my variations of facial hair over the decades – starting with my clean cut afro in the 60’s, through to full face Ned Kelly and my current Colonel Sanders. Who would have thought prickle faced preachers to be such an interesting ecclesiastical subject for scrutiny. The Wars OverContinue reading “The Wars Over Christian Beards | Christianity Today”
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Vocational Wisdom
My peers agreed it would be an excellent focus for our small discussion group – Living the Questions: Essays Inspired by the Work and Life of Parker J. Palmer, Sam M. Intrator (ed.), (Jossey-Bass, 2005). I had not previously heard of Parker J Palmer, but was attracted to his deliciously alliterative name. Google led me to discoverContinue reading “Vocational Wisdom”
Wetlands on a wet day
Great to be able to step out of the office for an hour and go for a stroll through the Herdsman wetlands – especially when it’s raining!
Becoming a People of Grace and Welcome to All
Becoming a People of Grace and Welcome to All. This statement by one stream of our American counterparts could well be embraced by us here at Wembley Downs.
When churches confer nationally – NCCA 8th Forum
Theologies confessed conservative and progressive views. Ancestries bore Asian, Anglo-Saxon, Indigenous and Middle Eastern perspectives. Close to one hundred delegates gathered from city and country, together with observers and invited guests. Daily worship drew on the full range of traditions present and held all together. Conversations were honest, bold and respectful, enabling discernment between convergingContinue reading “When churches confer nationally – NCCA 8th Forum”
Originally posted on BordertoBeachKayakSolo:
The Final day arrived!! After a harrowing day on Thursday…the 13kms paddled on Friday was a different story with light winds and milpond conditions as Des made it to Clayton with only 23kms to go!! it was great to share an encouraging phone call from IGF Chief Admin John Paul and…
Spam barrage
Anybody else getting a spam barrage bypassing the WordPress filters lately? One even found a screen name I use elsewhere to appear legitimate, but the other tell tale signs were there – careless spelling, random phrases, no relationship to the original post content.
Rethinking The Wedding at Cana
Originally posted on Wembley Downs Church of Christ:
Exploring the abundance and joy of the first sign in John’s gospel with Ray and Kath’s 6oth wedding anniversary added some zip to this morning’s service!
Place and Time: Peterson’s Pastoral Imagination
Some of the most evocative reading I’ve engaged over the Christmas/New Year break has been from Eugene Peterson’s The Pastor: a memoir . The development of what he has famously described as “pastoral imagination” is to the fore throughout the telling of his autobiographical pilgrimage. His opening section, Topos and Kairos, I found immediately compelling. TheContinue reading “Place and Time: Peterson’s Pastoral Imagination”
Anitipodean hope
So, my WordPress annual report reveals 2012’s five most read posts on this blog. I can only respond with a haiku and a caricature! wattle day, red dog,dot painting, signs, Holy Mondayantipodean hope
Wondering Pilgrim 