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Hands Off Iran – an interview with Connecting the Dots

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Father Dave

Thank you to “Connecting the Dots”, who did this interview at the ‘Hands Off Iran’ rally on March 14, 2026, held at Sydney’s Town Hall. Find the interview (and lots of other great stuff) on their Substack: https://connectingthedotsaustralia.su….

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God’s Spirit Breathes LIFE into Dry Bones! (Ezekiel 37)

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Father Dave

“The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones.” (Ezekiel 37:1) I read these words … Continue reading →

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Who is Really Blind? (John 9:1-41)

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Father Dave

Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgement, so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” (John 9:39) It has to be one of the most confronting things Jesus ever said. … Continue reading →

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Suffering Produces Perseverance! (Romans 5:3-5)

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Father Dave

Saint Paul would be the first to say that if you’re looking for a quiet life, free from stress and pain, following Jesus is not a good option, and Shia Islam isn’t either. But while following Jesus (or following Imam Husain) will not make life easier, it will make life larger and will fill life with meaning, courage, and hope. Continue reading →

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Breath on me, Breath of God! (John 3:8)

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Father Dave

“The wind blows where it wills, and you hear its sound, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8) We’re in the third chapter of … Continue reading →

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Why is Jesus so Offensive?!

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Father Dave

“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”  (1 Corinthians 2:2) This, it seems, was the beginning and the end of the Saint Paul’s message – Jesus Christ – and not Jesus as some vague spiritual … Continue reading →

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They Thought They’d Joined the Resistance! (Matthew 4:12-23)

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Father Dave

“From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Dialogues: Tony Robbins meets the Author of Hebrews

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Father Dave

Last week my reflection on Colossians 3:3 led me to compare the writings of Saint Paul to the teachings of the Maharishi Yogi, and I asked AI to generate an imaginary conversation between the two. This week I’m working on … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Dialogues: Maharishi Yogi meets Saint Paul

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Father Dave

I was penning some thoughts on Colossians 3:3 – “for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” – and reflecting on Saint Paul’s mystical imagery and language. It makes Paul sound like a guru, yet … Continue reading →

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