Chapter & Verse: Mark 1:12

24/02/2015 | Reform

“Wilderness is a place of unexpected encounters with the capacity to bring wholeness”

There is an urgency about the Gospel of Mark which leaves the reader breathless. In the blink of an eye we are rushed from John the Baptiser … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Sexuality

24/02/2015 | Reform

Having decided to move on from atheism, Commitment-Phobe is trying God

“I had wanted to tell everyone the Good News. Now it seems there is small print”

Since asking Christ to knock on my door and fill me with the … Read More

Niall Cooper: Calling time on tax dodgers

24/02/2015 | Reform

We need a tax dodging law

“Is it realistic to dream of an economy that services everyone, irrespective of wealth?”

If I asked you to share your hope and vision for 2020, what would it be? A land flowing with … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Tips for jesus

24/02/2015 | Reform

Simon Jenkins on tips for Jesus

It was a $4 milkshake – the Oreo Blaster. I’ve never had one myself, but apparently it does serious damage, because at 930 calories it takes four hours to walk off. On this occasion, … Read More

Editorial: Why do we stick with God?

24/02/2015 | Reform

I know a couple who didn’t split up. It seemed for a while like they would. It was a familiar enough story: Tough times, a valuable friendship that got out of hand, infidelity, recrimination, shame, hurt, anger. When it came … Read More

On the pilgrim way: Blessings in smaller numbers

24/02/2015 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds blessings in smaller numbers

The 2014 Christmas celebration at my local church (a unique mixture of party, witness, and worship) nearly did not happen. We used to have between 50 and 80 people of all ages attend, … Read More