Some individuals play the role of toxic handlers in organisations, mediating between different parts but soaking up a lot of flak. This is precisely what Jesus did in the most […]
Archives for August 2015
The Nazareth Manifesto: Jesus’ Mission Statement
Right at the start of his ministry Jesus set out his mission statement: good news to the poor, release to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, freedom for […]
Friend of Tax Collectors
Jesus’ friendship with tax collectors caused controversy because they did ‘dirty work’. At the present time their mantle has passed to bankers. Christians need to rethink their attitudes – and […]
All Things
God in Christ has reconciled everything. This includes the mighty forces that wield formidable power in the world, as well as flawed material products. The phrase ‘all things’ appears in […]
A Memorable Breakfast
There are times when work seems futile. Like the fishermen in John 21, we ‘catch nothing’. But Jesus changed all that. This story raises the question whether we look for […]
