Spirit of Victory
(Romans Series, part 16)This passage gives us an opportunity to end the series on a note of victory and an affirmation of eternal life, addressing death in the context of Paul’s affirmation of hope.listen
Continue readingSpirit of Adoption
(Romans Series, part 15)Paul presents an understanding of hope that is profoundly relational, epic in historic sweep, and deeply rooted in human experience.listen
Continue readingSpirit of Wisdom
(Romans Series, part 14)Here Paul draws a stark contrast between the way of the culture around them and the way of the Spirit. It has to do with the “setting of the mind”, which is the difference between the way of the wise and the way of the fool.listen
Continue readingGrace to You
(Romans Series, part 12)In our pluralistic world we are faced with a dual challenge. We need to learn to celebrate—or at least tolerate—an increasingly broad array of cultural diversity. At the same time we want to make ethical choices in order to affirm the values to which we must adhere
Continue readingBridges or Barriers
Bridges or BarriersIt can be so easy to place barriers between people. Even Jesus initially refused to heal the daughter of the Canaanite woman because he had been sent to seek “the lost sheep of Israel.” But she makes a bridge and God invites us to do the same.listen.
Continue readingWhitecaps
WhitecapsLike Elijah running from Samaria or the disciples caught in a storm on the Sea of Galilee, we can feel overwhlemed by fear when faced with the realities of our lives. In the midst of that the Holy One comes speaking words of both comfort and challenge, inviting us to
Continue readingGod of Mercy
(Romans Series, part 10)Paul seeks to forge a way of compassion and mercy, turning away from the purist and legalistic way, celebrating the Sacred presence that brings gentleness to an increasingly brutal world.listen
Continue readingGod Here Now
(Romans Series, part 9)Paul is addressing the fundamental mystery of God’s action. We believe that God is acting in history, among the human family, to fulfill the Divine purpose we are challenged profoundly to follow and trust God, moving in a new direction.listen
Continue readingGod for All
(Romans Series, part 8)Paul is attempting to forge a way to God for diverse people beyond the limits of Judaism. Today, we endeavour to transcend the restrictiveness of institutional religion to share the gospel in our secular world.listen
Continue readingEngaging the Powers
(Romans Series, part 7)As we struggle with what it means to live faithfully in the midst of Empire, we hear Paul’s words about struggling with the powers that take hold of our lives. Demons or angels, we have to learn to engage the powers.listen
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