Alison and the whale

Cut to the Heart

The Ethiopian eunuch is cut off in every way. What invitation does this story hold for those cut off from our churches now?
A reflection on Acts 8:26-40 and Isaiah 56 given to Sanctuary, 29 April 2018.

Open Heart, Open Mind: Reading the Bible with Jesus

Reading the Bible responsibly means reading in the way of Jesus.
A reflection on Luke 24:36-48 given to Sanctuary, 15 April 2018 (B34).

Life. Be in it!

How does the story of our faith relate to Jesus' death and resurrection?
A reflection on the Easter Readings given to Sanctuary, 31 March 2018 (Easter Vigil)

Living Death, or Resurrection Life: You Choose

Jesus offers a way which embraces death, yet leads to fullness of life. 
A reflection on John 12:20-33 given to Sanctuary, 18 March 2018 (B22).

The Sacrificial Cult of Work

How might Jesus preach into the sacrificial cult of work and professional achievement today?
A reflection on John 2:13-22 given to Sanctuary, 4 March 2018 (B20)

Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!

Lent: Journey into the darkness of the human heart.
A reflection on Mark 1:9-15 by Alison Sampson for Sanctuary, 18 February 2018 (B18)

The Testament of Touch

Who among you feels unclean? Hear now the good news! 
A guided meditation on Mark 1:40-45 and Psalm 30 for Sanctuary, 11 February 2018 (BP01)

Ministry or Service?

The healing of Simon’s mother-in-law led her to ministry. But what sort of ministry was it? And what might this mean for our kids - and us?
A reflection on Mark 1:29-39 by Alison Sampson for Sanctuary, 4 February 2018 (B15)

Good Sandwich, Great Teaching

What gives Jesus' teaching such authority? And to what does it invite us?
A reflection on Mark 1:21-28 by Alison Sampson for Sanctuary, 28 January 2018 (B14)

The God Made Known in Every Child

Every child is an icon into the nature of God - but how?
A reflection on Psalm 139 and 1 Samuel 3:1-10 as a prelude to an infant dedication, Baptist-style, by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 14 January 2018 (B12)