Alison and the whale

It takes prayer and persistence to bring about justice. Reflecting on Luke 18:1-8 with Manningham Uniting Church, 19 October 2025 (Proper 24 Year C).

In the face of climate catastrophe, seek the welfare of your place. One from the archives, revisited. Reflecting on Jeremiah 29:4-11 with Manningham Uniting Church, 12 October 2025 (Proper 23 Year C, extended reading).

How much faith is enough? Reflecting on Luke 17:5-10 and Lamentations 3:22-23 with Manningham Uniting Church, 5 October 2025 (Proper 22 Year C).

On fancy backpacks, fine merino briefs and the responsibilities of the global rich. Reflecting on Luke 16:19-31 with Manningham Uniting Church, 28 September 2025 (Proper 21 Year C).

On flea bombs, sick kids, old wardrobes, the grim reaper – and resurrection life! Shared with Box Hill Baptist Church on 21 September 2025.

Sometimes, it takes a while to say yes. Reflecting on Luke 15 with Manningham Uniting Church, 14 September 2025 (Proper 19/Pentecost 14, Year C).

Discipleship knows no age limits. Reflecting on Psalm 1 with Manningham Uniting Church, 7 September 2025 (Proper 18/Pentecost 13, Year C).

How faith nearly tore my family apart, then brought it together again. Reflecting on Luke 12:49-56 with Manningham Uniting Church on 17 August 2025 (Proper 15/Pentecost 10, Year C).

Not every image of God is faithful to the way of Jesus. Reflecting on Hosea 11:1-11 with Coburg Uniting church on 3 August 2025 (Proper 13 Year C).

On exile, law, salt and love. Reflecting on Matthew 5:13-20 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, 27 July 2025 (off lectionary, the reading is usually assigned to Epiphany 5 Year A).

A religious scholar, a wounded traveller, a Samaritan and two sisters walk into a kitchen ... Reflecting on Luke 10:38-42 with the Community of St Mark, Clifton Hill, on 20 July 2025 (Proper 11 Year C).

The breath-wind-spirit of God is an invitation to deep communion. Reflecting on the Holy Spirit with Rosanna Baptist church on 13 July 2025 (multiple texts, off lectionary).

In a world of authoritarian leaders, Elijah's story should give us backbone. Reflecting on 1 Kings 19:1-18 with Auburn Life, 22 April 2025 (Proper 7 Year C).

Justice, humbleness, bodies ... and rainbow cake! Reflecting on Hosea 6:6-8 with The Village Church, Mount Eliza, 25 May 2025.

Resurrection life is elusive and disruptive—and changes everything. Reflecting on Luke 24 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, Year C Easter Day, 20 April 2025 

In the face of oppression, Jesus tightens our focus and grounds us. Reflecting on Luke 13:1-9 with Brunswick Baptist Church, Lent 3 Year C, 23 March 2025.

Jesus’ resistance to evil lies in knowing himself beloved. Reflecting on Luke 4:1-13 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, Lent 1 Year C, 9 March 2025.

Is baptism a ticket out of this world, or a plunge further into it? Reflecting on Luke 3:15-22 with Coburg Uniting Church, 12 January 2025.

Love in a troubled world: what does it look like? And what does it not? Reflecting on Isaiah 42:1-9 and Philippians 2:5-11, West Preston Baptist Church, 15 December 2024.

God's word comes to the one who relinquishes privilege and works for justice. Shared with Westgate Baptist on 8 December 2024, reflecting on Luke 3:1-6

Military violence never ends, but Jesus’ way leads to a true and lasting peace. Shared with Coburg Uniting Church on 24 November 2024, reflecting on John 18:33-37 (Christ the King).

In a nation struggling with the legacies of Christendom, the widow’s gift offers a way forward. Shared with Rosanna Baptist on 10 November 2024, reflecting on Mark 12:38-13:2.

Suffering is indiscriminate, but so is joy. A personal story, a bit of commentary, and some invitations. Shared with Coburg Uniting on 13 October 2024.

An invitation to connect with the earth. Shared with Rosanna Baptist on 6 October 2024, reflecting on Genesis 18:1-15.

Church isn’t about living a sheltered or peaceful life, nor is it about ignoring or erasing the differences in the room. A reflection shared with Brunswick Baptist Church on 22 September 2024.