Proclaiming the Wonders of the Heavens
Sarah Beattie reflects on the first episode of Brian Cox’s series Universe.
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Summer Reading
Three book reviews by Philip Pattemore: Faith perspectives on theories of origins.
Sources of Truth: a reflection on the Magi
How did the Wise Men find the baby Jesus? What sources of truth did they use, and how might this inform our own discipleship?
Fatigue and recovery from a medical view
A conversation with Professor Stephen Chambers.
A desert theme for Christmas
What does the Christmas story have to do with the climate crisis? The biblical character of John the Baptiser holds the key, and the insights of desert spirituality.
God of the Jab: Jesus and Vaccination
With reaction growing among the ‘un-jabbed’, especially from some smaller or conservative Christian groups and individuals, how might we articulate a faith perspective on immunization? Where might we find Jesus in our current situation?
“To notice what I notice”: Faith and Anxiety
To me, faith, as Hebrews states (11:1), is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Faith looks forward - so should rightly counter anxiety – but it is not as simple as that - our faith must grow to match our experience.
Leadership and Faith in Anxious Times: Chris Clarke
Maclaurin Chapel and NZ Christians in Science.
Chris is currently Executive Director of Arrow Leadership and ...
Vaccination, communion and sacrifice
Today was a particularly joyous Sunday as I was able to receive the Lord’s supper, followed later by the Pfizer ...