Craig Writes

Dear Brothers and Sisters, TBah, Humbug! The phrase was made famous by Ebeneezer Scrooge in Charles Dicken's 1843 novel "A Christmas Carol". It was his catchcry of outrage and disgust over the many traditions of Christmas, and the things which bring people happiness at that time of year. In the book, Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, and he is confronted with his disdain for Christmas. Throughout the novel, Scrooge's cold heart is transf

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The ‘Christmas shopping season’ is well and truly upon us, and the modern method of shopping is cover all your bases. In a recent survey 89% of consumers reported that they would shop both in-store, and online this Christmas. This is a continuation of last years record high percentage of consumers favouring both the physical store as well as the online options. Ordering online has become far more mainstream, but there is often the slight concern aro

Dear Brothers and Sisters, David Mansfield has an excellent article on sydneyanglicans.net titled, ‘ A ransom to reckon with’. No Australian with a pulse could have been anything but deeply moved by the story of Australian doctor Ken Elliott and his wife Jocelyn, who were kidnapped in Burkina Faso by al-Qaeda-linked jihadists. While Jocelyn was released after three weeks, Ken was held captive for seven years, enduring the most frightening conditions that would have sorely te

Dear Brothers and Sisters The apostle Paul writes to the church in Corinth and in the opening verses of the letter addresses them in this way as “those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours” (1 Cor 1:2). This is a beautiful sentiment, and most likely something we intuitively understand, that full salvation is God’s precious gift to anyone through faith i

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Everybody loves good neighbours. If you’re anything like me then that simple phrase brings to mind the theme song from the long running Australian soap opera, Neighbours. The theme finishes with the words “that’s when good neighbours become good friends”. It sounds idyllic—but who is my neighbour? This is a question a man brings to Jesus. Jesus has just asked a person what they think the bible says about how we should live. The answer is essentially

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In recent weeks the Anglican churches that make up the Greater Sydney region (from Ulladulla in the south to...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, It has been said “the unbelieving world is a dangerous place, but separation is not an option for the...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Ken walked home from church with his head low, hands in his pockets, shoulders slumped in defeat. What had...

Dear Brothers and Sisters,​ Consider the nature of God’s rescue mission. In order to free us from sin, death and decay, God undertakes a...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, A church member was telling their pastor how difficult they had been finding it trying to invite their friend...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, What is church really all about? What should be the focus of our attention when we make our plans? I imagine...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Alfred Nobel received quite the surprise while reading the newspaper in 1888. Nobel was a Swedish chemist who...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Picture yourself on a 3 month, all expenses paid European holiday. For 3 months you’ll live in hotels, visit...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Do we have our eyes on eternity? Eric Liddell is famous as a Scottish sprinter, an Olympic gold medallist, his...

Perhaps this is how Paul can talk of finding contentment despite his circumstances - whether he has much or has little not does not define him, rather it is God’s riches in Christ Jesus.

We’ve had a wonderful time at the holiday kids club during the week.

Jesus tells a parable about a treasure beyond comparison.

Dear brothers and sisters, The search for meaning and significance is a quest that people embark on in so many different ways. The quest...

Dear brothers and sisters, Some of us might recall the old Christian song Bind Us Together Lord. The song was written after a prayer...

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