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Forgiveness - a central part of the Easter message
“But the one whom God raised from the dead did not see decay. Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the...
Mar 6


Martin's insightful booklist
This is a summary of recent books read by Martin Davie, compiling his evaluations and the commendations of others. In this edition: The...
Feb 27


Training the Next Generation of Gospel Workers
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the...
Feb 26


Is Ministry Through Sport Dishonest?
Imagine the scene last Saturday at 7.30 in the morning. A cold north easterly wind had becalmed the storm battered beach on the South...
Feb 13


Jesus and Divine Christology by Brant Pitre - A review
Overview Brant Pitre is a Roman Catholic scholar who is the Distinguished Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute...
Jan 30


Praying for Christmas
This month many churches will be reflecting on their Christmas services. How many came? Were there enough seats? Did the timings work?...
Jan 30


January blues?
After the decadence of December, January calls for necessary and often relieving temperance. We tighten our money belts and aiming to...
Jan 22


On being the Patient People of God
Martin Davie's new book, looks at the key issue of freedom of religion from a multidiscipline perspective.
Jan 21


The Wise Men & The Perfect Gift
How much trouble did you go to in finding the perfect gift for a loved one last Christmas? Perhaps you found that it was very time...
Jan 7


Martin's insightful booklist
This is a summary of recent books read by Martin Davie, compiling his evaluations and the commendations of others. In this edition: The...
Dec 23, 2024


All I want for Christmas....
Let me begin this blog with an apology for what I am about to do. I’m about to introduce a Christmas song into your head, Mariah Carey’s...
Dec 19, 2024


The Incarnation
Tis the season. That time of year where our homes, schools, churches are in the throws of nativity and carol service rehearsals and...
Dec 11, 2024


Comfort and Conviction
What do you think of when you hear the word: devotional? Specifically, what comes to mind as the content of a devotional? For many a...
Nov 12, 2024


Evangelicals before Evangelicalism
Some Remarks I happen to teach at Moore Theological College in Sydney and the term “evangelical” is central to our identity. Our mission...
Nov 7, 2024


To Remember, and to Prepare
As Remembrance day approaches, this is an encouraging blog by Stuart Hull. ' Remembrance , he says, should be more than remembering .'...
Nov 6, 2024


A review of The Widening of God’s mercy
The Summary Richard Hays is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Duke Divinity School. In his widely respected introduction to New...
Oct 29, 2024


Ministry life
A curate's wife perspective In reflecting on the beginnings of life as a curate’s wife, I’m reminded of my husband’s recent ordination as...
Oct 28, 2024


5 Streams of Joy for the Christian Leader
Christian leader, how is your “inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Pet.1:8)? Joy eludes us, as heads, hearts and schedules fill up with...
Oct 22, 2024


Martin's insightful booklist
This is a summary of recent books read by Martin Davie, compiling his evaluations and the commendations of others. In this edition: Three...
Sep 25, 2024


Improvising in Uncertain Times
I recently received a book from a retired Wycliffe alumnus, Julian Sullivan, called Greasy Chip Butty. It is a reflection on his years...
Sep 11, 2024
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