Last week, we looked at the big picture of the conquest of the city of Jericho, recorded in Joshua chapter 6. Today, I want to focus on the small picture of one of the Canaanite residents of that city. What comes to mind when I mention the character Bianca in Othello, Belle in Gone with the Wind, Fantine in Les Miserable, Satine …
Barramundi with charred fennel and turmeric
Source: originalServes 4-6 Ingredients 4 barramundi fillets1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon white pepper1 tablespoon almond oil50g slivered almonds2 large fennel bulbs3 fresh corn cobs2 tablespoons peanut oil30ml tequila, to deglaze2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, bruised and thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, finely sliced2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric (or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric)1 tablespoon …
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Morning prayer for Wednesday 24 June 2026
Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …
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The Jerichos of our lives
I love a good worship album. I’ve been listening since the late 1980s. One of my favourite early albums features a song led by British songwriter Graham Kendrick titled, “Lift high the banners of love.” I’ve listened to the album countless times. Spliced into the heart of Kendrick’s song is an interlude where he declares: …
Theologies of happiness
When you hear the phrase, “theologies of happiness,” what comes to mind? We seek happiness in many different ways, and the various approaches can be grouped into three broader categories: Having: pursuit of pleasure, wealth, security, success. Doing: pursuit of achievement, growth, creativity, service. Being: pursuit of virtue, spirituality, wisdom, loving relationships. However, the world's …
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