Alison and the whale

Bloody hell

Jesus is asked to heal a twelve-year-old girl, the daughter of a big shot in town. But his journey to the house is interrupted when a woman who has been haemorrhaging for twelve years sneaks into the crowd, and touches him.
A re-telling of Mark 5:21-43 given to Sanctuary, 1 July 2018 (Year B Proper 8).

One Rule to Ring Them All

Tonight we reflect on a story in the gospel of Mark, when a man with a withered hand reaches out to Jesus and is healed. Yet it’s the Sabbath, and so the Pharisees go ballistic. But first, we'll hear a different story: a story about neighbours ...
A reflection on Mark 2:23-3:6 given to Sanctuary, 3 June 2018 (BP04)

Becoming Heaven on Earth

For many, Mothers Day is a day of absence. How might the ancient story of the Ascension speak to those who are grieving now?
A reflection on Acts 1:1-10 given to Sanctuary for Mothers Day/Ascension, 13 May 2018.

Eating Out-of-Bounds: The Culture of God

Jewish Peter found himself eating with Gentiles; who are we called to eat with now?
A reflection on Acts 10 given to Sanctuary, 6 May 2018.

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)