Monthly Archives: September 2020

Reflection: From prison comes joy

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Reflection for North Balwyn Uniting Church27th of September, 2020 Matthew 21:23-32Philippians 2:1-13 Between last week’s reading from the Gospel according to Matthew, when Jesus told those around him the parable of merciful employer, and this week’s reading, in which there … Continue reading →

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Reflection: Just deserts or just love?

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Why would we want fairness when instead we are blessed with God’s generosity? Today’s parable tells us that God is not primarily fair. God is primarily compassionate. God is love. Continue reading →

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Reflection: To argue or not to argue?

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Reading this passage, we might think that we are left with a church in which nothing is to be condemned. However, compare today’s reading with Paul’s response to another question about food, the question of whether Jews and Gentiles can eat together. Continue reading →

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