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I am re-energised

I pray we can all move beyond the tiredness of the world’s negativity and focus on the Good News of God’s love. Continue reading

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Praying our baptismal vows (part 3)

The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. Each Sunday of Lent I will offer a reflection on one of our baptismal vows. This week: “Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ?” Continue reading

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The short short story

Could you convey a life experience, or a biblical message, in an extremely short story? Every word counts! Continue reading

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A Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other

How well do we connect the good news of the Gospel to the headlines of the newspapers? Continue reading

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Social Media Sunday: October 25, 2015

Social Media Sunday. It’s a thing. Or at least it could be, this June, in your parish. Continue reading

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Your Church DOES That?!

The Good News is in our church, and it’s our call to share that good news with the world. Continue reading

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I Love to Tell the Story

When I am able let my heart fill with love and gratitude, because of what God has does for me, telling the story of Jesus in word and in action becomes a much easier task, and it becomes more authentic. When I consider how Jesus has been present to me in my times of sorrow and in my times of joy, my heart is filled with gratitude. When I consider how I know the story of Jesus because I have seen it lived out in the loves of the community of Saints, my heart is grateful and wants to express its thanksgiving. Continue reading

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The TBR shelf

A good book is an opportunity not to hide from the world, but to see the world reflected through a new lens. They offer me ways to explore the so-called ‘secular’ and recognise the glimpses of the gospel that are peeking through. There are stories just waiting to be read… so I’ll always have a TBR shelf – a symbol of the promise for new joys that the good news can bring. Continue reading

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Sharing The News

There is always news that we want share, and so we always find ways to share it. So with all this news flying about in various fora, how do we share the Good News? How do we live out the Gospel message? Continue reading

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Why I love the PWRDF (part 2)

Last week I mentioned the people of the PWRDF; this week I’ll touch a bit on the work and the structure – important realities that support the ministry that goes on with the many people. Continue reading

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