In Philippians 3:1-9, Paul sees Christ as worth immeasurably more than anything else in this world. It's an incredible challenge for us, and at the same time liberating.
Jesus gives us new birth in baptism. As people who have been transferred from the dominion of darkness to his marvellous light, we're called to shine his light in this world.
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.2 Cor
St George's is the Light on the Hill. We seek to draw people to the Light of Christ by offering a warm welcome.
For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.
A key theme for Paul in his letter to the church in Philippi is koinonia, which we translate as sharing, participation, communion. Through the good news of Jesus we share in Christ, in the Holy Spirit and so also each other in the church.
The closing chapters of Esther provide a case study for looking at the question of violence in the Old Testament.
In the comedy of Haman's downfall we see a glimpse of the Gospel where God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, and uses the weak to shame the strong.
Esther provides a model of faith in action when you can't see God.
Vashti says no to being paraded as a trophy wife. The king of kings's ego is bruised. Solution: A Miss Universe contest. The plot thickens.