The little apocalypse
November 14, 2021
A re-telling of Mark 13 into one local context: for the apocalyptic tradition is "both profoundly contextual and transferable" (Ched Myers).
Ruth: Extending the protections of the law to everyone
November 7, 2021
The story of Ruth undermines the push for religious purity by extending the protections of the law, and the lineage of King David, to a person traditionally despised.
Bartimaeus: Blind faith
October 24, 2021
Rejected by the worshipping community, Bartimaeus has true insight into Christ: and this faith makes him well.
Job | Who gave quarks their flavour?
October 17, 2021
In the face of human suffering, God simply offers a broader perspective.
The real #FirstWorldProblems
October 10, 2021
Most of us assume that wealth is a blessing and a privilege, but Jesus teaches otherwise. A reflection on one of the most ignored teachings of Jesus which, if taken seriously, would solve the climate crisis and revolutionise the world.
Esther, empire and the hidden hand of God
September 26, 2021
Esther invites us to look for the hints and intimations of God in our own lives, wise to the follies of empire.
In a climate emergency, Jeremiah shows us how to lament
September 19, 2021
According to Jeremiah 12, injustice leads to land degradation and species loss. In an era of anthropogenic climate change, Jeremiah's words have new resonance and show us how to lament.
Biblical wisdom, cultural knowledge, and healing the land
September 12, 2021
God's wisdom reveals the particularities of place and the interconnectedness of all things, and is a source of hope for the healing of the earth.
The b***h slaps back
September 5, 2021
Yes, Jesus calls a woman a dog. But she slaps right back: and Jesus listens, and learns, and grows. (Asterisked title to get past Podbean auto-censor! Sheesh.)
Better a dinner of greens
August 22, 2021
In lockdown, we're appreciating the simple things and discovering, with the wisdom writer, that some choices are better than others.
