We Are Found

Deon considers the beginning of advent and reflects on waiting between a world that is and a world that can be.

Kyle consider 'greed' and how we might address its impact on our lives.

Kimberly considers 'responsibility' and what it might mean both in her own experience and in the expression of our faith.

Aleem considers the differing responses, from the disciples and Bartimaeus, to Jesus' question - "What can I do for you?"

"The most unlikely people are chosen by God to make us see." - Henri Nouwen Aleem considers what it might mean for society if the unlikely voices were amplified and likely voices diminished.

Jemima (age 9) considers 1 John 4:18 and how we can face our fears.

Deon considers Mark 9:30-37 and one of the central questions of the gospel - ‘what does greatness look like for Jesus?’

Aleem considers John 6:51-58 and how Jesus, as living bread, invites community and belonging.

Jade considers the power of words in the context of God’s blessing and Noah’s curse.

Marley considers the value of integrating multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary approaches in spiritual practice.

Lily considers historical concepts of heaven and hell and poses some important questions: 1. Do you think we have adopted better concepts of an afterlife than in the past? 2. Do you think we necessarily have truer concepts of an afterlife than say, the Vikings? 3. How do different people see heaven? 4. How have your beliefs changed and/or stayed the same?

Through Lamentations 3:22-33, Aleem considers where we might find our solace and hope amidst the struggle of life.

Cinnamon considers Proverbs 29:25 (GNT) - “It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe” - and poses the questions: - What is unique about the way you connect with God? - How can we respond with love to people who make us feel invalid?

“I would rather be wrong than without love, because love wins.” Aleem considers Jesus’ command in John 15:9-17 and its centrality to the Christian faith.

Mandy considers ‘Pascal’s Wager’ and what it might mean to do no harm.

Deon shares a message out of John 15:1-8 and considers Jesus' words about being a vine that helps us bear fruit in our lives.

On Earth Day, Aleem considers the connection between humanity and the dust of the Earth. Some of the questions we considered were: 1. Do you think that religion can point to science and vice versa, or are they incompatible? 2. Why do you think that the church sometimes lags behind and/or opposes scientific evidence and discovery? 3. What are some practical ways that we can be better custodians of our environment and planet?

Aleem considers societal constructs, confirmation bias and confronting uncomfortable truths. Some of the questions we discussed: 1. What are some of the societal constructs that you think we could and should reimagine? i.e. Economic, health, education, gender, legal, production, and/or other? 2. How can we begin to address confirmation bias and willful ignorance in public discourse? 3. Is there a destination or objective you’re pursuing? Are you focusing on the people and journey as much as the end goal?

Aleem considers what it might mean that the resurrected body of Jesus, the visible image of the invisible God, has wounds and scars.

As we head into the Easter period, Deon grapples with what it means to follow a man whose message leads to a cross.