Four people in Genesis 27, each operating from a distorted picture of reality, and each with a reason that made sense to them. The warning is sharp: deception does not look wrong. It looks right.

Christmas Eve turns on a small word used twice in verse 5: Joseph registers with Mary, who is with child. Pastor Adam makes “with” the whole message — and is honest that he is currently surrounded by prayers that are not being answered.

Gabriel appears to exactly three people in scripture, and the first was Daniel — mid-prayer, pleading for his people. Pastor Harry reads the annunciation as the answer to a prayer already prayed, and lands on Mary’s reply: favoured one, and servant.

Where you sit matters. Back from sabbatical, Pastor Harry reads Ephesians 2 on being seated with Christ, answers why that was necessary at all, and passes on the question he was asked twice while away: what would you do if you knew it would not fail?

John 21 opens 50 Days: Road to Pentecost — breakfast… read more

John 13:36-38. Unchecked zeal burns hot but often burns out… read more

God had spoken to Abraham at least nine times and never used his name. The first time he says “Abraham!” is the moment of the test. Pastor Adam reads that as a graduation, and asks whether anyone actually wants God to speak the way they say they do.

Ephesians 2:8-10 on grace as gift, and a culture of… read more

John 4 and the bend in the road: after three… read more