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A House Divided

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Father Dave

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Who said it? If you said ‘Abraham Lincoln’, you would be correct, though it was originally said by Jesus (Mark 3:25), referring to an internal conflict going on within an individual person. Lincoln … Continue reading →

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Lockdowns defile what is sacred

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Father Dave

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” (Matthew 10:28) Human beings were created to live in community. Indeed, I don’t believe it is possible to enjoy a full life unless you’re part … Continue reading →

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There is only one God, and it’s not the Minister for Health

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Father Dave

Over the last few weeks, churches around the world have been reacquainting themselves with the ancient stories of David, King of Israel – his triumphs and his failures. These accounts have reminded me of an uncomfortable Biblical truth – that … Continue reading →

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We used to think it noble to sacrifice lives to preserve our freedom. Now we sacrifice our freedom to preserve lives

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Father Dave

“Perfect love casts out all fear” (1 John 4:18) Once upon a time we would go to war, believing that it was worth sacrificing millions of lives, if necessary, to maintain our freedom. Now we do exactly the opposite. We … Continue reading →

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