There’s a song I love for its simple lyrics and simple truth. It’s called “I just came to praise the Lord.” “I just came to praise the Lord I just came to praise the Lord I just came to praise His Holy Name I just came to praise the Lord.” As I’ve neared the end … More I Just Came to Praise the Lord
This week, I’m in Naracoorte. I really like the country, with its open fields, and starry skies. One thing I’ve especially appreciated, even in this first week of my placement, is the chance to retreat. I live with a bunch of people here but there’s ample time both to socialise and to have my own … More Knocking at the Door
“It’s very interesting,” my Dad said as he walked over to the speakers one day. “He’s just able to speak about anything.” Usually, we are wary of the “person who has something to say about everything”, and the “person who knows everything”. This, however, was different. The speakers buzzed to life and a question was … More A Different Kind of Knowledge
I like to imagine Jesus – the aspects of his face, the colours in His eyes, the strength of His hands. One passage I often reflect on is found in [Revelation 1:12-16]: “…and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and … More Revelationary Assignment 1: Descriptions of Jesus
Last weekend, I was singing with the church choir. I like to look out at the congregation and talk to the Lord about what He’s thinking. He might point out a specific person to pray for or, He might tell me how “that man worships before my throne”, how “I love this church, and they … More Picturing Jesus
Guestlists. If you’ve ever planned a 21st, or a wedding, or any other significant function, you may be aware of the dynamic discussions it can sometimes inspire. Who do you invite? And why? Does inviting one person really mean you have to invite 10 other people? Will they be offended? Does that matter? What’s the … More Friends of the Bridegroom: A Wedding Guestlist
(A retelling of John 4) Another day, like any other day. The house is already swept clean, well, it usually is. There isn’t really anyone around to make a mess. There’s no light chatter, no rough voices, no encouraging cries. No, it’s not noisy at home; it’s just a house with a roof that contains … More Woman at the Well
There’s something about the morning. I can’t say I’m always a morning person. I’ve certainly had countless late nights and enjoyed many a sleep in but lately, I’ve discovered the beauty of early morning. Mark 1:35 says of Jesus, “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed … More Catching a Morning Glimpse
The Text 1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, … More The Paralysed Man (John 5:1-15)
I’m currently on my surgical internship rotation. During one of the tutes, we learnt about management of shock when a person is actively bleeding. “You need to fill before you squeeze,” the surgical fellow reminded us. He was talking about a patient who had bled out so much that their total blood volume was depleted. … More Filled and Poured Out
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