If we interpret Jesus’ teaching about service to mean we are to become the butler, the gardener and the dish-hand of the people in our lives then we have misunderstood him. In fact, we may be serving ourselves and our … Read more
Category: Work
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Living to please God
Sex, work and death are the topics that Paul goes on to address as he begins to “make up what is lacking in your faith” (3:10). What resonates with us in Melbourne is, for Paul, love is a reason for … Read more
Why are our pastors getting sick? 1. The list
We need and want people to offer for ordained ministry yet we also know that clergy are burning out and leaving ministry or taking early retirement in increasing numbers. The question we want to ask and seek answers to in
The point of rest
We have forgotten how to rest. In a time where many in Melbourne are exhausted by the broken routines and anxieties caused by pandemic restrictions, work places and churches are gearing up to work harder still. We are forming plans … Read more
Proverbs (9). Work
The wisdom of Proverbs teaches us we are more meaningful than our work and that to do meaningful work is to do work honestly and diligently regardless of the work or even the circumstances we do our work in. To … Read more