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‘The Sickness Unto Death’, by Anne Sexton
Source: ‘The Sickness Unto Death’, by Anne Sexton
Trump: Respect or Resistance
Some excellent words from Robyn and Sean. The horrors of Trump can be partly blamed on the failure of good theology and good biblical exegesis in much of American Christianity. That ‘evangelical Christians’ voted for Trump in large numbers is … Continue reading
Sermon: Be loved.
Asking for help is seen as weakness and people who need help are often despised. Continue reading
Sermon: The greater righteousness (1)
it is the story of a righteousness that doesn’t stand on the letter of the law, but instead offers justice and mercy and faith Continue reading
“We know love by this, that Christ laid down his life for us” (Easter 4B / 100th Anniversary of ANZAC Day, 26 April 2015)
Originally posted on Getting There… 2 steps forward, 1 back:
Readings 1 John 3.16–24 John 10.11–18 I hate militarism. I loathe nationalism. But I honour those who serve. Sam Neill How do we speak on a day like this? At this very…
Sermon: Repenting at the Royal Commission
Sermon for Williamstown Uniting Church 1st of March, 2015 Mark 8:31-38 Today’s reading comes from a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Mark. Brendan Byrne, who taught me the Gospel of Mark, says that there are three stories in the … Continue reading
We are all Gaza
Originally posted on Andrew F Dutney:
While I’m very grateful for the experiences of the last couple of weeks, I certainly don’t think I’ve suddenly become an expert on Palestine or the Middle East. In any case, as Sami El…
No, the church shouldn’t celebrate same-sex marriages – Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSymhXhbIBM&feature=youtu.be In this part Rev. Dr Garry Deverell explains why he believes marriage is a heterosexual institution.
No, the church shouldn’t celebrate same-sex marriages – Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvf_B1atP0&feature=youtu.be In this part Rev. Dr Garry Deverell explains why his opposition to same-sex marriages is not an opposition to same-sex relationships.
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