Thinking Through Modern Day Mysticism

When I was growing up, Mum and Dad were pretty honest with me about the origin of Santa. They were also pretty clear that things like ‘lucky numbers’, the Zodiac, and other paraphernalia around fortune telling held no power, and that they weren’t…

A robust view of sin

Having a robust view of sin helps us It was a Monday morning – time for training with the ministry apprentices. We were encouraged to bring ministry-based questions to the table; we’d pick one from the pot, and then the staff member leading us would…

Messy Prayers

What is your prayer life like? Are there times when you feel like it’s easier or harder to pray to God? Perhaps you know the feeling of wanting to pray about something, but working out where or how to start is like finding the start of a roll of tape,…