Reflection 23 April – Thomas’ Scepticism is Our Assurance – Joy Kingsbury-Aitken
Thomas’ Scepticism is Our Assurance – a reflection on John 20:19-31 by Joy Kingsbury-Aitken Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, whose authors rely on sources that had their origin in the transmission of oral traditions, which Luke says were “handed on to us by those who from...
Reflection 16 April – The road to Emmaus – Josh Olds
Luke 24:13-35 - The road to Emmaus Reflection by Josh Olds. If I were to ask you to make a list of the greatest human achievements, what would you put on it? You might think of things like the invention of the wheel, or perhaps the building of the Great Pyramids....
Reflection – 9 April – Easter – Josh Olds
Easter Sunday: John 20:1-18 Reflection by Josh Olds. A while ago I had a conversation with a friend of mine who drives past a hospital every day on his way to work. He was telling me about how up until recently every time he drove by the hospital he would get a shiver...
Reflection 2 April – Are We Compelled Enough? – Palm Sunday
Matthew 21:1-17 - Are We Compelled Enough? A reflection by Dan Spragg The story we’ve heard today of Jesus riding a donkey and being welcomed into Jerusalem is one of these familiar ones we carry with us, as are the events of the week to come. And I don’t know about...
Reflection 26 March – Dead Places & New Things
Ezekiel 37:1-14 - Dead Places & New Things A reflection by Dan Spragg The Sahara Desert used to be green and lush with water and fish and plants and all sorts of animals, and humans. The Kiffian people and the Ternerian people both inhabited this fertile land. One...
Reflection 19 March – Josh Olds
Psalm 23 - For you are with me. by Josh Olds. I’ve recently had to have the unfortunate situation of retiring a trusty sidekick that I’ve had for many years. This companion of mine has served me well and always made me look my best in front of others. Regrettably, my...
Reflection 12 March – Josh Olds
Luke 18:9-14 To whom do we look to determine our status? I’m going to tell you about two people - person A and person B. I’ll give you a few facts about each, and let you decide who you think the ‘better’ person is, they are real people, and I’ll tell you who they are...
Reflection 23 October
23 October 2022 with The Village | Ephesians 4:1-6 & Mark 10:46-52That our worship and our acts of service bear witness to the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. – A reflection by Dan Spragg It always makes...
Reflection 16 October 2022
Luke 10:1-11 | God’s Perspective is Bigger than Ours |a reflection by Dan Spragg I’m going to begin today with a story I’ve used before, so forgive me for that, it’s just so good and so relevant for today and for us and where we are. In his bestselling book Good to...
Reflection 2 October – Caught Up in the Divine Dance
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 & John 16:12-15 – Caught up in the divine dance A reflection by Dan Spragg This part of John’s gospel is located in what is known as Jesus’ farewell discourse. Chapters 14-17 find us listening in on Jesus’ final teaching to his disciples. We...