
Pentecost 20 Afflicting the Comfortable Matthew 22:1-14
The parable of the wedding banquet is difficult to ponder. It may be that Jesus is challenging those who are abusing their positions of power,
The parable of the wedding banquet is difficult to ponder. It may be that Jesus is challenging those who are abusing their positions of power,
We arrive at Matthew’s account of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants. This challenging parable draws us to ponder the ways we reject God, but
We are challenged by the Gospels to live honest and authentic lives. When we say Yes to God, does our living reflect our answer? Are
Jesus tells a parable about a landowner who hires workers for his vineyard. Unexpectedly workers are hired all during the day at different times but
Jesus describes the immensity of God’s mercy and forgiveness in ways that are beyond our comprehension. In knowing such grace are we then free to
A complex passage that takes us into the reality of discord in community. A few thoughts for us as we explore life and faith together
Finding our true selves in Christ. Tim is joined by a rooster as we explore what it means to deny ‘ourselves’ and take up our
Jesus asks the Disciples two questions, who do others say the Son of Man is and then who do you say that I am? Peter
When we encounter challenging readings from the Bible our set expectations about faith and Jesus are tested. Jesus’ conversation with the Canaanite woman can lead
Across the water, after the depth of the dark night, amongst the fear and distance from shore, the unexpected Christ comes to the disciples. This
Saltbush – Uniting the Scattered Community, seeks to encourage and connect Uniting Christian communities, irrespective of size or location, and to affirm their place within the wider church and community.