Matthew | Some keys to the kingdom

Matthew | Some keys to the kingdom

Again and again I hear people say that Jesus never intended the church. And if the church looks like every other kingdom, then this is certainly true. But Jesus certainly came to establish a sign and cipher of the kingdom of heaven, built on the rocky foundation of wobbly disciples who struggle to work out what it means. So what does it actually look like? A reflection on Matthew 16:13-20 shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 23 August 2026 (Proper 16 Year A).

Matthew | Rethinking Joshua

In his encounter with the Canaanite woman, Jesus rethinks Joshua’s policy of no mercy. Revisiting a piece from 2023, in light of the rejection of the Voice to Parliament. A reflection on Matthew 15:10-28 shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 16 August 2026 (Proper 15 Year A).

Genesis | Joseph and the amazing technicolour princess dress

A rainbow reading, and other stories. A reflection on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 9 August 2026 (Proper 14 Year A)

Genesis | The hidden gifts of struggle

Through struggle, we are transformed. A reflection on Genesis 32:22-31 shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 2 August 2026 (Proper 13 Year A).

Genesis | Daddy's angel, mummy's devil

Notes on sibling rivalry. A reflection on Genesis 29:15-30, shared with Manningham Uniting Church, 26 July 2026 (Proper 12 Year A).