Harry Reeder’s latest essay beings with last words and moves on to consider why they are usually a summary of what came before, not a new beginning. Over the years I have developed a curiosity which is hopefully not morbid but it does deal with death. That curiosity is a fascination with the recorded “last …

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The download link arrived this morning. More contemporary and timeless songs from Keith & Kristyn Getty, supplemented by a few favourites from their catalogue. I like that they keep interpreting the more enduring parts of their output instead of just relentlessly turning out new material. Track listing: 1. Christ He is Risen, He Is Risen …

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Sometimes pastoral care can result in people thinking pastors are the solution to their problems instead of Jesus. Church leaders are called to equip people to see Christ as the solution. We cast vision. We lead. We teach. We do a lot. If we’re not careful, then people might actually think we’re the ones who …

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Even though his term of service does not commence until September 2013, the Presbyterian Pulse have given us this feature interview (by Karen Thornton) with David Cook, moderator-general nominate for the 2013 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. “THE THIEF COMES ONLY TO STEAL AND KILL AND DESTROY; I HAVE COME THAT THEY …

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