Week of 11 – 17 August 2024
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK How do we deal with those who oppose us, both within our families and among our enemies? When someone who has betrayed us or attacked [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK How do we deal with those who oppose us, both within our families and among our enemies? When someone who has betrayed us or attacked [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK What does it mean to believe? David, who had trusted in God as his shepherd through his whole life, brought destruction on himself and his [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK This week, if you read the Lectionary readings, you will face a challenging choice. On the one hand, the Old Testament tells the story of [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Sheep without a shepherd need a place to belong and someone to care for them. This is the heart of the Scriptures we read this [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Although devotion to God and to God’s ways offers a life of fulfilment and meaning, it also often leads us into conflict. The reason for [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Two words come together in a very challenging way this week in the Lectionary readings. The Old Testament tells of David finally becoming king over [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK The readings that have been set for this week are deeply challenging, but they go to the heart of the Gospel. In the Old Testament [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK This week we are challenged to revisit our understanding of power and authority. In the Old Testament you may read the well-known story of David [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK After last week’s challenging call to stay faithful to our allegiance to God’s Reign, this week gives us a glimpse into how God seeks to [...]
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK This week, the Gospel reading from Mark explores the religious leaders who refused to accept that Jesus was from God, in spite of the miraculous [...]