Alison and the whale

Philippians | In the depths of anguish, joy 15.10.2023 8:48 ↓

Happiness is fragile, temporary. But even in the depths of anguish, we can know joy.

Matthew | Custodians of the land 08.10.2023 15:07 ↓

In God's economy, there is no private ownership, only stewardship.

Matthew & Exodus | Seventy times seven leads to heaven or hell 17.09.2023 11:50 ↓

Who causes suffering when we fail to forgive?

Matthew | The rigours and joys of love 10.09.2023 13:46 ↓

Turning towards one another inevitably leads to conflict, and that means work.

Exodus | The God of freedom 03.09.2023 9:18 ↓

The God of freedom calls us to shape the future through our collective choices.

Exodus | Agents of joyful rebellion 27.08.2023 12:55 ↓

The story of exodus points to the joy-filled possibilities of civil disobedience.

Matthew | Decolonising Joshua 20.08.2023 13:31 ↓

In his encounter with the Canaanite woman, Jesus repeats then repents of Joshua’s policy of no mercy.

Genesis | Striving with God and men 06.08.2023 14:50 ↓

Sometimes, you have to fight for a blessing; and sometimes, it'll cost you.

Romans | While Rome burns 30.07.2023 17:25 ↓

As we live through the hottest weeks on record, an ancient letter offers counsel and courage.

Genesis | Betwixt and between 23.07.2023 10:00 ↓

God meets us in liminal spaces, when all our defences are down.

Genesis | Alt*red state: A text of terror offers good news 02.07.2023 12:21 ↓

The usual interpretation of the binding of Isaac is that God requires us to sacrifice everything, even, if asked, our own children. But could a contextual awareness reveal a more life-giving reading?

Romans | Practice resurrection 25.06.2023 15:33 ↓

In the face of sin, death and the injustice of empire, we are called to practice resurrection. A reflection on Romans, quoting also Wendell Berry's poem, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front. 

Genesis | Abram: Our ancestor-colonizer 11.06.2023 10:48 ↓

The story of Abram points to a more just settlement, paving the way to Voice and Treaty.

Pentecost | And they were all together in one place 28.05.2023 9:22 ↓

We here at Sanctuary used to gather 'all together in one place.' So what happened? And what comes next?

Acts | Just look around! 21.05.2023 11:52 ↓

If you want to encounter the Risen Christ, don't gaze into heaven. Just look around!

1,2 Peter | A humble, holy people 14.05.2023 13:09 ↓

A community founded on Christ will be humble, hospitable and loving.

Acts | The four devotions 07.05.2023 14:40 ↓

Followers of Jesus engage in four devotional practices, which lead to full and flourishing life.

Luke | The road to all things new 30.04.2023 10:01 ↓

Through stranger, scripture and a meal shared, all things are made new: even us!

Matthew | Walking with pride 02.04.2023 14:26 ↓

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem resembles a pride parade, and our guy is a clown.

Ezekiel | Dem dry colonial bones 26.03.2023 16:34 ↓

Only a people divorced from Spirit, self and land, indeed, only a culture of dry bones, could engage in colonial violence. Yet even for them, there is hope.

John | Trans/forming 19.03.2023 10:11 ↓

To encounter Jesus is to invite change.

Matthew | So you’re God’s child. Now what? 26.02.2023 10:38 ↓

‘Since you’re the son of God,’ says the devilish examiner in Matthew’s story, ‘turn these stones to bread.’ Use your power for your own ends. Whip up a miracle, and feed yourself ... https://sanctuarybaptist.org/

Matthew | Kill them with kindness 19.02.2023 11:04 ↓

Jesus sets out a path of nonviolent resistance to state sanctioned domination and abuse.

Matthew | Self-regulation, the law and the prophets 12.02.2023 13:42 ↓

Jesus' new community calls for self-awareness, self-regulation and love.

Every place a God-story 05.02.2023 8:34 ↓

God-stories are anchored to place. So what are our God-stories and how can they charge the landscape?