Alison and the whale

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)

Prepare the Way: Who, Where, Why and How

Reflecting on the prophetic challenge of Advent.
A reflection on Mark 1:1-8 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 17 December 2017 (B02, one week late!). Image shows detail from here.

Beyond Welfare

When Christ forms us into his own group, judgement holds no fear.
A reflection on Matthew 25:31-46 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 26 November 2017 (AP29). 

The Billionaire, the Stockbroker, and the Storyteller

What if we read the parable of the talents economically?
A riff on Matthew 25:14-30 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 19 November 2017 (AP28)