Thoughts on faith, culture, and public life.
By Rod Benson Many Christians find it hard to share their faith. We want to talk to others about the difference Jesus makes, but struggle to begin. We speak freely about almost everything else, then grow hesitant when conversation turns to God. Recognising what holds us back can help us take a modest first step. …
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How to do evangelism with courage, humility and love By Rod Benson Some Christians gladly speak with friends about their children, sport, favourite books or recent holidays, but hesitate to speak about Jesus Christ. We fear embarrassment, difficult questions or damage to a valued friendship. We may feel poorly equipped, remember an awkward conversation, or …
Jon Cattapan, Sister, 1984 (oil on canvas), University of Melbourne Art Collection. Understanding two forms of human concern Rod Benson Human concern takes many forms, from the quiet acknowledgement of another person’s loss to the sustained effort to understand an unfamiliar experience. Sympathy and empathy name two important dimensions of this concern. Although frequently used …
How many of us read books by Enid Blyton as a child? I’m thinking especially of her “Famous Five” series, and “Secret Seven” series, but there were hundreds more. Blyton also wrote adaptations of biblical stories for children. The Man Who Stopped to Help was first published in 1965, with illustrations by Elsie Walker, and reissued in …
Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his faithful love endures for ever (Psalm 106:1). Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We …
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