Alison and the whale

Luke | A story of family

Jesus is born into an ever-expanding family, into which we are all invited.

Mary: Prophetic, intelligent, unafraid

Portrayals of Mary tend to the aristocratic, the submissive, the vapid; but the gospel reveals an intelligent woman who stands in the prophetic tradition.

Where God‘s word comes

The word of God comes to one who forsakes privilege, lives simply, works for justice ... and listens.

Grafted onto the new branch

Jesus embodies ancient hopes for healing, reconciliation, nonviolence and peace. As people grafted into this righteous branch, we must live out these qualities, too. 

The little apocalypse

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

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

Rejected by the worshipping community, Bartimaeus has true insight into Christ: and this faith makes him well.

Job | Who gave quarks their flavour?

In the face of human suffering, God simply offers a broader perspective.

The real #FirstWorldProblems

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

Esther invites us to look for the hints and intimations of God in our own lives, wise to the follies of empire.