The call to live a good life: with Monica O’Neil
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on the call to live a good life. I’m Monica O’Neil from Vose. Aspiring to rob, cheat and become meaner is not on most of our New Year lists. Usually …
Quotable: Marilynne Robinson – Gilead
American novelist Marilynne Robinson (1943- ) won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize (for fiction) with her novel Gilead. It is the fictional autobiography of aging Congregationalist minister John Ames, who, aware that his serious heart condition means his death is imminent, wants to …
Scripture on Sunday – Luke 13:22-27
Only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better (Luke 10:41-42) Of the many good things that one can do, only one is necessary; only one is better. Mary received this commendation from Jesus because she had sat at his …
Justine Humphreys on the call to live an original life
It’s the start of a new year, and a good time to reflect on the call to live an original life. I spend a lot of time pondering my purpose. Assessing pro’s and con’s of options. Brainstorming ideas with trusted friends and …
Quotable: With Frederick Buechner – Take 2
This is a second take on Frederick Buechner (1926-), an ordained Presbyterian minister, who is a notable novelist, preacher and theologian. I recently read one of his memoirs, Telling Secrets, and it led me to track down some insights from his thirty plus …
Scripture on Sunday: Luke 10:28
At the end of Luke 10, the evangelist records Jesus’ visit to Martha and Mary’s house in which Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and ‘listened to his Word’ (NASB). Jesus commended Mary saying that “only one thing is necessary” and that …
Jon Bergmann on the call to live an original life
At the start of this new year, we are reflecting on what it means to live an original life. There’s a passage in the Bible which talks about a character called Moses, and what it says is that “he was born no …
Quotable: With Frederick Buechner
Frederick Buechner (1926-), an ordained Presbyterian minister, is a notable novelist, preacher and theologian. I’m currently enjoying reading one of his memoirs, Telling Secrets, and it has led me to track down some insights from his thirty plus published works. His novel, Godric, was …
Scripture on Sunday – Luke 10:38-42
The story of Martha and Mary is well known. Jesus visits their village and Martha welcomes him into her home. With Jesus, of course, comes his whole entourage: disciples and other followers. Martha gets busy making preparations for meals and other hospitality. …
Hiatus – and Rebirth
It has been a year since my last post. I never intended to have a break really, and especially such a long break. But I was about to go on holiday last year with a lot to get done before the holiday, …
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