We are one body with many parts
As we set out to do Term 3 together, let us remember – we all contribute something. We contribute something to our school, our homes, our nation, our world, and God’s kingdom. God values us when he trusts us to contribute. So let’s make sure those contributions are good ones, because we’re all in this together.
Why do we look down on others?
Can you imagine going through life never looking down on anyone?
We’ve all got something
One may wrestle with selfishness and another may battle with tearing people down with their words. One may battle with anger whilst another may wrestle with jealousy. The list goes on. We’ve all got something.
The Cost of Discipleship
Dietrich Bonhoeffer knew the cost of discipleship. These words are strong and convicting but perhaps food for thought as we engage with the world around us.
‘You have only one master now…But with this ‘yes’ to God belongs just as clear a ‘no.’ Your ‘yes’ to God requires your ‘no’ to all injustice, to all evil, to all lies, all oppression and violation of the weak and poor, to all ungodliness, and to all mockery of what is holy.’
It takes effort to make peace
Over the past week we have celebrated Reconciliation Week. As Paul says, it takes effort to make peace. Reconciliation doesn’t just happen by itself. This is true of our personal relationships, and it’s true of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.