In Chapter 14 of John’s gospel, Jesus says, ‘Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.’ Have you ever thought about the gravity of this statement? Did Jesus really say that we
I have spent the last weekend getting out the Christmas lights as our little street in Hahndorf prepares for a shared display for the enjoyment of the wider community. As we go deeper into November and the beginning of Advent, the focus upon Christmas becomes to sharpen, albeit with differing lens depending on the purpose
As my aging father transitioned from a three-bedroom apartment to a nursing home, we had to do a lot of clearing out. Almost every time we picked something up to pack away, dad had a story to tell about the item. Some of the stories were interesting, some we had heard before, but one story
When you hear the word Compassionate what do you think of? Would you say that you were a compassionate person? What does this look like and feel like in your learning community? I think we can have a perception that it means being kind, caring, empathetic. To some degree this is accurate however it is
There are some questions in life that require a very personal response. The question that Jesus put to the disciples was one of those. He began by asking them who other people thought he was, but then he drove it home by asking them directly, ‘But what about you? Who do you say I am?’
Amongst the range of purposes of our learning communities is to support our young people in contemplating the next stages of their lives beyond school. Predictably, consideration of future career prospects and pathways is part of this contemplation. Things like meaning, purpose, enjoyment, work/life balance, financial security and professional development are tied up with the
As we come to the end of another semester, it is an opportune time to pause, reflect, and give thanks to God for his faithfulness and guidance. As we look back on the past semester, we may recall moments of joy, challenges, growth, and perhaps even some struggles. In all of these experiences, God has
Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week is incredibly important as we listen to the voice of First Nations people telling their stories. Some are inspiring and educating, some traumatic and violent evoking sorrow, grief, anger, remorse and many more emotions. The Ladder of Connectedness helps me to notice the different ways we can respond to these
Autumn in Adelaide is my favourite season of the year, with its notable transitions and transformations and usually moderate and stable weather. Around this time of the year, Adelaide experiences a plethora of cultural and sporting events, from The Fringe, ‘WOMADelaide’ and Writers’ Week to Gather Round and LIV Golf. It can be a bit
I’ve been thinking about the story of Easter from the perspective of Jesus’ friends, family, and followers. I am trying to sense into the grief, hopelessness, and loss they must have experienced, not only the death of someone they loved deeply, respected, trusted, followed, hung out with, relied upon, but also to witness the brutality
