LUKE 1 : 36-45 After the angel had spoken to Mary about her conception, and of Elizabeth’s pregnancy of six months, Mary rushed to the city of Judah to Zechariah’s house to visit Elizabeth. As soon as Mary called out … Continued
Good morning! It is a real joy and privilege to be back with my St Peter’s family today. The new testament reading from 1 Corinthians says: “no eye has seen, nor ear has heard, nor the human heart conceived, what … Continued
The word ‘radical’ doesn’t begin to describe Jesus. Can you imagine the mixed feelings, even the confused disarray, were God physically to arrive in Auckland in the home of a carpenter and set about casting demons out of people, healing … Continued
“Are we there yet!” A favourite cry of children on a long journey. Most parents say, “No, not yet.” Followed by a distraction. But wise parents do so by stoking the vision. “Still a way to go and then we’ll … Continued
When I first became a Christian I noticed that in contrast to my elation, more mature Christians had a less exuberantly overt faith. There was no triumphalist joy, but there was a tangible quiet joy – not to be mistaken … Continued