Alison and the whale

It takes humility to receive God's grace.
A reflection on Luke 18:9-14 given to Sanctuary, 27 October 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

A story of persistent widows, and their challenge to a middle class church.
A reflection on Luke 18:1-8 given to Sanctuary, 20 October 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

Admitting our brokenness and turning to Jesus is the path to the deepest healing.
A reflection on Luke 17:11-19 given to Sanctuary, 13 October 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

Indigenous and Christian ways of the seeing reveal a world fully alive, animated by the spirit, and wanting to communicate. Learning this way will transform how we live in and care for the world.
A reflection on Psalm 148 and Colossians 1:15-20 given to Sanctuary, 22 September 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

Weighed down by capitalism? Consider the ravens and discover a renewed way of life. 
A reflection on Luke 12:22-34 given to Sanctuary, 8 September 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

In the face of climate catastrophe and oceanic collapse, the Book of Job offers a vision of hope.
A reflection on Job 38:1-18 given to Sanctuary, 1 September 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

How following Jesus nearly tore one household apart - and eventually brought it together again.
A reflection on Luke 12:49-56 given to Sanctuary, 18 August 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

The loneliness of the rich capitalist, and hints of an alternative economy.
A reflection on Luke 12:13-21-24a, 29-31 given to Sanctuary, 4 August 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019

Many believe in prayer as a transaction between 'good' people and God - but is this what Jesus is really on about?
A reflection on Luke 11:1-13 given to Sanctuary, 28 June 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019. I quote a song by Monique Lisbon, which you can find here. 

Inviting Jesus into your dwelling means being renovated from the inside out.
A reflection on Luke 10:38-42 given to Sanctuary, 21 July 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019