Reflections on faith and discipleship from Alison, pastor at Sanctuary Warrnambool. Sanctuary is an emerging church with Baptist connections.
What are you hungry for? What are you craving? Food? Friendship? The dulling of the pain? An end to loneliness? The lighting up of the darkness? The warm embrace of love? To be hungry is to be human. To feed ourselves is to be human. And we live in a ravenous age ...
A reflection on Isaiah 55:1-9 given to Sanctuary, 24 March 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
Where was God? A friend's question answered.
Please be aware: This reflection contains a brief description of domestic / family violence.
A reflection on Luke 13:29-35 given to Sanctuary, 17 March 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
The transfiguration provides a roadmap for the Lenten journey to Jerusalem.
A reflection on Luke 9:28b-36 (37-45) given to Sanctuary, 3 March 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
The Zen Master Shichiri Kojun sat reciting sutras when all of a sudden a thief burst in, brandishing a sharp sword. He demanded his money or his life. “Do not disturb me,” said Shichiri. “You will find the money in that drawer over there.” Then he continued with his sutras ...
A reflection on Luke 6:27-38 given to Sanctuary, 24 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
When do we encounter God's healing presence?
A reflection on Luke 6:17-26 given to Sanctuary, 17 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
Close your eyes, and consider your workplace ...
A guided meditation drawing on the themes of Luke 5:1-11 offered to Sanctuary, 10 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
It takes regular practice to learn to see through God's eyes: but what does that practice include?
A reflection on Luke 2:21-40 given to Sanctuary, 3 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
What is the way of Jesus Christ? including an introduction to canonical criticism.
A reflection on Luke 4:14-22 given to Sanctuary, 27 January 2019 (C13)
Exploring the depths of baptism. A reflection on Luke 3:15-22 given to Sanctuary, 13 January 2019 (C11)
All around the world, people are preparing. The fridges are filled; the tables are set; the gifts are wrapped and waiting under the tree. The tinsel shimmers and Sinatra sings, as the world prepares for Christmas. It’s a wonderful time, a joyful time; we should all be so excited. So why, for so many of us, does it feel so hard?
A reflection on Luke 2:1-20 given to Sanctuary, 23 December 2018 (our early Christmas service) © Alison Sampson, 2018.
