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Faith and Family

Our current world is so full of problems. There seems to be division, violence, and suffering of one kind or another. How does this affect our lives? Well, it makes for a community that is difficult to navigate. We are often no longer sure what values others hold, or whether they will ...

A loaded phrase?

On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe. Catholics and many Protestants celebrate a Christ the King Sunday each year. But the ancient proclamation can morph into something political, controversial ...

Faith and Family

I have watched, over the last few weeks, the rise of Joy in the public square. It has been refreshing to see young men happy and celebrative after winning the gold medal in the Winter Olympics. It made me think of the many times I have been part of that pure joy in my own life. Whenever I have ...

Faith and Family: Kathleen Carlton Johnson

We are heading into the season of Lent. I have been thinking that this season is not only a time of reflection and assessment, but also an opportunity to discipline human desire. In our modern life, taking time out from the rush of media, devices, and a fast-paced lifestyle, we seldom stop to ...

Faith and family: Kathleen Carlton Johnson

Many of the Churches this weekend will read from Mathews 5:13-15. This is the famous “ You are the salt of the Earth”, giving the challenge to Christians, that they were to live in community and to shine forth their love and concern for others. These two care and love; if these lose their ...