On the day of God with us, she left. The idling engine betrayed her silent farewell and droned long after the tears Her tears not ours We who remain Remain Forced to…
Welcome is Not a Dirty Word
Current sound bites, headlines and social media diatribe would suggest the life support system has…
It’s Time to Pass the Mic.
The recent response to, and the fallout from, #ThingsOnlyChristianWomenHear on various social media platforms was…
Pluralism, Persecution and Privilege: an Easter Message
Jesus’ message is spreading and growing, but not in the seat of privilege and power.…
It’s Time to Rescue Brand “Australia”
A few career changes ago, I managed a branding and design agency. Our primary task…
Empire is Everywhere, But a New World is On Her Way
“Another world is not only possible; she is on her way. On a quiet day,…
The Senior Pastor is Dead, Long Live The Church!
In the year 1422 the King of France, Charles VI, died. As his successor, Charles…
6 Steps to Countering a Narrative of Fear
Welcome to Australia. A nation of contrasting landscapes, people and politics. Where we perform welcome…
Why, as a Christian Pastor, I Support Marriage Equality
I am a happily married, heterosexual man with a tribe of children (seven, to be…
Fed By the Hope of Today
Awakened by grief. The sun yet to break. Lying in darkness. Trailers appear.
Regarding the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and Santa Claus
Warning: Spoiler Alert! Our 10-year old recently had a tooth fall out, and she asked…
Migration is a Solution, Not a Problem
8 things a whirlwind trip across the United States revealed and reminded me about welcome…
When Fear Trumps Fact
As the dust begins to settle on Australia’s 2016 federal election, concerns are being raised…
When the Dog-Whistle Sounds, We All Get Bitten
Politicians who use fear and division for point scoring in the hope that it will…
Truly, Love is the Final Fight
Visiting the Center for Civil and Human Rights today has impacted and renewed my resolve…
3 Things I Learnt From My Year of Love
2015 was my Year of Love. That was the theme, the focus and foundation. I…
Love in the Midst of Angry Mobs
I am a product of multiculturalism and grace. The grandson of an Imam, the son of…
Love risks failure
How would you rate your appetite for risk? A) Risk averse. Nothing ventured, nothing lost.…
What my daughter’s wedding taught me about Christian leadership
Three days ago our eldest daughter got married. Today, I am an emotional and physical…
Love overcomes…
When our youngest child, Jireh, was born and we received a diagnosis of Down syndrome…