Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

The Cross and the Flood

Floods come in many forms; there is help at the edge. Continue reading

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The Fatted Calf and the Missing Goat: The Prodigal Son (2)

The older brother’s one valid complaint, the one we secretly sympathise with while turning our noses up at him, is that his brother got the fatted calf. He, the faithful older son, didn’t even get a goat. Continue reading

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An infinite appetite for distraction

There is so much need around us and there are so many people caring for the poor, the sick, the lost, the abandoned, the abused, the environment…. The needs, causes and opportunities for service can become overwhelming Continue reading

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Katie Melua: The Flood

Katie Melua’s “The Flood” isn’t a Christian song, but if I could preach as eloquently as she sings, I (and the congregation) would be very happy…. Continue reading

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Katie Melua, “Spider’s web”

Katie Melua’s song, Spider’s Web, challenges us because we sometimes focus so much attention on the colour of the keys that we fail to enjoy the colour of the music we can create together. Continue reading

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