Our air raid shelter was at the bottom of the garden. It was also called a dugout, literally dug out of the ground. It stood on a thick slab of concrete and was covered with corrugated iron that curved over it like a tunnel. When it rained it sounded like thunder.
[Read more…]Seeing the Back of God
Moses is one of my favourite Old Testament characters. I even named my car after him: Moses Mazda!
From his rescue as an infant from the banks of the Nile to his growing up as the adopted son of Pharaoh’s daughter, from his exile in Egypt as a wanted man to his settlement in Midian as shepherd, Moses’ life was already one full of facing problems.
[Read more…]Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus – our Mother Hen
The readings for Sunday are available here.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to you! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood together under her wings, and you were not willing!
[Read more…]Whatever is True
St. Paul writes from prison to the young church in Philippi words of encouragement and hope, even as he himself is in chains:
“Don’t fret or worry; instead of worrying, pray… Let God know about your concerns.” [The Message] [Read more…]