Pop Culture Piety
Pop Culture is everywhere. It is implicit in what we read, what we watch, where we shop, even our choice of what brand of coffee to drink. Given this, Christ’s call to be ‘in the world, but not of the world’ can sometimes seem daunting to us. This blog will explore various topics within Popular Culture, and how we are called to live out our faith and ministry in these murky and ever shifting waters.
When the church is what it should be
This small note, so beautifully penned, is a profound illustration of what the community is all about. It is a faith-fuelled and spirit-filled expression of the care of one person to another. Continue reading
Blessing seaweed
Did you know there was a Celtic blessing for the Harvesting of Seaweed? There is also one for the answering of phone calls. How do we involve our faith in the mundane areas of our lives? Continue reading
The mathematics of tithing
Jesus knew that the money is able to exert an intoxicating pull over us. Like a rival deity it demands an emotional attachment. Continue reading
Making confession
From where did we get the curious notion that the call to confession was somehow contrary to the love and grace of God? Why is it that we see confession as an exercise akin to guilt-mongering instead of one that ushers in spiritual freedom and closeness with Christ? Continue reading
If you wouldn’t put it on a shirt…
Do we think about the ramifications of what we post on line? How much do we ‘own’ the images we post, or the words that we say? As parents, are we being thoughtful and responsible about what we chose to post on-line? Continue reading
Shhh. . .
The early church had a saying: “Cultivate silence and it will teach you everything.” How long does it take you to be uncomfortable with silence? Continue reading
Sacred space
When we think of sacred space, do we automatically think of the church? Have we lost the understanding that church is a place we go to meet God? Continue reading
Being saved from ‘gloomy saints’
The community of faith is a community of kingdom-focused, Jesus loving, party-goers! So why do we assume that life with God is a bore? Continue reading
Guest blog: Inside Out and discernment
Discernment is not about finding happiness. It is about finding ourselves and seeking God. It is about pondering our inner movements without negative judgement and prejudice. Continue reading
The Gospel according to Minions
Minions model a rich faithfulness and a discipline of submission that is both powerful and attractive. The biggest compliment for a Minion would be the words ‘well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your master. Continue reading
