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
Tag: Work
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
Ecclesiastes 1 & 2. Satisfaction
When a book opens by telling us that any quest for meaning or satisfaction will face many frustrations the skeptics amongst us think… “yep, that is about right”. Some Christians wonder why this film-noir book is in the Bible but … 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