Alison and the whale
Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture
Discover how Biblical stories speak into modern lives, politics and culture
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3 hours ago
3 hours ago
14 min
A rainbow reading, and other stories.
A reflection on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 9 August 2026 (Proper 14 Year A)
7 days ago
Genesis | The hidden gifts of struggle
7 days ago
7 days ago
12 min
Through struggle, we are transformed.
A reflection on Genesis 32:22-31 shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 2 August 2026 (Proper 13 Year A).
Jul 27, 2026
Genesis | Daddy's angel, mummy's devil
Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
12 min
Notes on sibling rivalry.
A reflection on Genesis 29:15-30, shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 26 July 2026 (Proper 12 Year A).
Jul 19, 2026
Genesis | Deep in the weeds with Jacob
Jul 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026
10 min
On weeds, seeds, scoundrels, and descendants like dandelions.
Reflecting on Genesis 28:10-22 and Matthew 13:24-43 with Manningham Uniting Church, 19 July 2026 (Proper 11 Year A).
Jun 9, 2026
Genesis | The joint inheritance
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
12 min
Could a common story interrupt thirty centuries of violence?
Reflecting on Genesis 12:1-9 with Manningham Uniting Church, 7 June 2026 (Pentecost 2 Year A).
May 31, 2026
Matthew | But they doubted
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
11 min
It seems doubt is part and parcel with faith: and this should be deeply encouraging.
Reflecting on Matthew 28:16-20 with Manningham Uniting Church, 31 May 2026 (Trinity Year A).
May 17, 2026
Acts | Just look around!
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
11 min
(From the archives) If you want to see Jesus, don’t stand there peering into heaven!
Reflecting on Acts 1:6-14 with Manningham Uniting Church, 17 May 2026 (Ascension).
May 10, 2026
John | Her mother's voice
May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026
12 min
A promise to all who have been judged and found wanting.
Reflecting on John 14:15-21 with Manningham Uniting Church, 10 May 2026 (Easter 6 Year A; Mother's Day).
May 3, 2026
1,2 Peter | A holy nation?
May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026
12 min
A people grounded in Christ will not be violent, but gentle, humble and hospitable.
Reflecting on 1 Peter 2:1-10 with Manningham Uniting Church, 3 May 2026 (Easter 5 Year A).
Apr 26, 2026
John | Knowing his voice
Apr 26, 2026
Apr 26, 2026
13 min
The hallmarks of the voice which is good.
Reflecting on John 10:1-10 with Manningham Uniting Church, 26 April 2026 (Easter 4 Year A).
