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Not fit for consumption...

Have you ever had high hopes for someone, or some event, and been disappointed that your expectation was not met? I have certainly experienced this a few times in my life. Sometimes I have placed too much hope in a person, and sometimes it has been an institution - every indicator points to the fact that things will go well, and for some reason they simply don't turn out as expected... Do you know the feeling?Today I recorded the final episode in a series of broadcast I did for ...

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[ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:35:30 PDT ]

Taking the gap... Making the most of who you are and where you are...

Do you sometimes feel dissatisfied with who you are? Perhaps you're frustrated with where you are in life? Maybe you just wish that your life was different!These are not uncommon feelings - a great number of people struggle with these feelings. Of course there are many complex factors that can contribute to this state of mind. Iwould venture, however, that one fairly common cause for this malaise is a lack of meaning and purpose. When we feel like we are valuable, a...

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[ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:24:58 PDT ]

True life in Christ... Or, the Church of the 'living dead'

So, be honest, many of us struggle to find true blessing and life through the Church! The first thing I want to say about this is that we need to avoid the simplistic perspective of blaming our pastor, elders, or leaders! True life in Christ (and so true life in the Church) has as much to do with you, and your relationship with Christ, as it has to do with any leader, institution, or even style of worship!This is the third program in a series on ministry and the Churches of Revelatio...

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[ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:08:25 PDT ]

Using media in ministry (redux), facebook, twitter, blogs, youtube and more

Update:Please click here to download an MP3 recording of the Radio interview I refer to below.I am always amazed at how I stumble and stutter once I am on air! It is quite a challenge to remain coherent and sensible when thousands of people are listening (and there's no backspace key!) Ha ha! The interview went off well (I think), and as I mention, I would love to hear your thoughts. So, here's the podcast file (13MB in MP3 format) ____This evening (6 September 2009) I sh...

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[ Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:55:47 PDT ]

Ken Wilber's four quadrants cont... All Quadrants All Levels

This is the diagram I refer to in the next podcast, it may be helpful to keep it handy as you're listening.In this LONG overdue podcast I discuss Ken Wilber's understanding of the Four Quadrants of being in relation to holons and the Holarchy. In short, it discusses how each part / whole of reality has individual, social, interior and exterior realities, and how these realities relate to one another to offer a holistic understanding of true being.Forany person who truly wishes to understand, and...

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[ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:29:27 PDT ]

Cheating at life! Avoiding some of life's greatest temptations.

What is life's greatest temptation? Think about it for a moment - what are some of the greatest temptations you face? Let's come back to that in a moment.One of the most perplexing texts in Luke's Gospel, for me at least, is Luke 4:1-15. This is a very unique text for a few reasons.1. It is one of the only accounts of the sayings and life of Jesus that was not witnessed by anyone other than Christ himself! Think about that for a moment. Just about every other incedent and story in the Gosp...

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[ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:11:00 PDT ]

On being blessed and being a blessing...

Have you noticed that Lions never go on a hunger strike! This post will tell you a bit more about that - you see it comes down to consciousness and choice. These are but some of the privileges of human sentience... Read the post below for more detail on these thoughts, and if you feel like it, download the audio recording for a different perspective on freedom, choice and mediocrity.Being blessed and being a blessing! A sneak preview of my next Radio Pulpit broadcast. You candownload the MP...

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[ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:55:07 PDT ]

A recorded lecture by Professor John de Gruchy on doing theology in South Africa

I am still at the Joint conference for academic societies in theology and religion that is taking place in Stellenbosch. It is such a joy to catch up with old friends. And, it is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to be challenged, inspired, and stretched by the research, passion and insights of others.Last night (22 June 2009) Prof John de Gruchy, one of the most prominent theologians of our age, and certainly a top theologian in South Africa, delivered the opening keyno...

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[ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:08:56 PDT ]

Is the secular state to blame for a decline in morals and values (in South Africa)?

This afternoon I had the pleasure of listening to a most challenging lecture by Professor Martin Prozesky, a retired professor of ethics from the University of Kwazulu Natal, at the Joint Conference for Academic Societies in Religion and Theology.The title of his lecture was 'Is the secular state to blame for the decline in moral values in Southern African society'. I recorded the lecture using my Macbook - so the sound quality is not all that great. It is not all that bad, but there were some ...

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[ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:05 PDT ]

Acceptance, a simple and effective means of building God's Kingdom

Last night I preached at my friend Kevin Needham's Church in Bergvliet. It was wonderful to be with him. I spoke about the ministry of acceptance (called 'Hospitality' in some circles). So, today when I recorded my next program for my radio broadcast on Radio Pulpit (http://www.radiopulpit.co.za just look for 'the ministry and me') I decided to follow the same theme.http://www.spirituality.org.za/files/RadioPulpit/Forster23Jun09.mp3Here's a sneak preview. In this episode ...

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[ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:19:20 PDT ]

Learning to love - the last, the lost and the lonely

Since we are created in the image of God, our nature will be most perfect when it reflects God's nature. The Bible tells us (and my experience bears out) that God is love - so, that means if we can learn to be loving in the way in which God is love we will be able to bless others, transform our sphere of influence and find personal fulfilment.Yesterday I recorded this show for Radio Pulpit - http://www.radiopulpit.co.zaIt's entitled 'Learning to love the last, the lost and the lonely' ...

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[ Mon, 25 May 2009 22:32:06 PDT ]

An emerging Church conversation with Rev Steven Lottering

My journey into the 'emerging conversation' continues! Yesterday I had the great joy of recording an episode for my show, The Ministry and Me (on Radio Pulpit) with Rev Steven Lottering.Steven is a good friend, and the pastor of the Methodist Church congregation where my family and I worship - Coronation Ave Methodist Church in Somerset West.Steven has a very balanced and informed perspective on the emerging conversation - it is balanced by the fact that he is a pastor of a healthy Church, and ...

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[ Fri, 08 May 2009 03:25:16 PDT ]

Servanthood - Jesus secret to blessing and truly effective ministry.

I encounter many people that don't find joy and blessing in their work and lives... Jesus gives us a little secret to finding blessing and joy in John 13:17 Jesus says "Now that you know these things... you will be blessed if you do them". In other words, if you do some things (which I shall talk about soon) you will find blessing.So, what is this 'secret' to blessing? It is servanthood - I think it was Albert Schweitzer who commented that "You can tell whether you are becoming a servant by ho...

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[ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:55:31 PDT ]

Honoring God, blessing others, and finding personal peace in ALL that you do!

I was ordained as a minister of a mainline Christian denomination many years ago! I have been a minister of various Churches and communities for almost 17 years now. These have been incredibly blessed and rewarding years! Of course there have also been some challenges and frustrations.I have always believed (well at least for as long as I have been a 'believer') that every person is a minister! After all, ministry is about bringing God's loving will to bear upon all of creation, and bringing...

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[ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:58:21 PDT ]

God's solution for a lonely world.

Have you ever been lonely? I'm pretty sure that most of us have had to face loneliness at some time or another in life. As a child when a parent went away and you missed them, then you were lonely. Perhaps when a husband, wife, friend, brother or sister was not around? Maybe when you were traveling somewhere and didn?t know a soul!There?s a little book called the All better book in which primary school children try to solve some of the world?s greatest problems. One of the problems that was...

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[ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:50:50 -0600 ]

Above average expectation, above average opportunity - are you aiming to become a 'hero of the faith'?

I've come to understand that we all need role-models, hero's, the kind of persons that we can look towards for inspiration, encouragement, and upon whom we can model ourselves. It has been an incredible privilege in recent months to meet with many of those persons that I have admired as I have traveled to various destinations across the globe.One thing has become clear to me - that is that my 'heros' are just ordinary people who have done a few extra-ordinary things. When you couple that with ...

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[ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:48:37 -0600 ]

Making resolutions that last! Make 2009 your best year yet!

So, Christmas is Over, huh? A new year has begun!I found a lovely little poem a few weeks ago, it's called "The Week After Christmas."'Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I?d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties had gone to my waist. When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber). I remembered the marvellous meals I'd prepared, the gravies a...

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[ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:18:20 -0600 ]

Redefining Christmas, finding our source, facing our denial, and redefining our lives.

This morning I recorded my next radio broadcast for the little radio show that I do called 'The Ministry and Me'. In this episode of the show I considered the perspective that John's Gospel gives on the incarnation of Christ. It some senses it is a birth narrative, like those found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, but it is radically different in intention and focus.You're welcome to catch a sneak peak of the show here (6.5MB mp3). It is entitled 'Redefining Christmas'.By the way, I would love to ...

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[ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:40:14 -0600 ]

Advent, the cosmic Christ, and recapitulation... It's quite simple!

This morning's reflection comes from a a few 'Christmas' greetings and reflections that I was asked to write for various newsletters and publications.In short, I find it a blessing to be a part of a Church tradition that follows the 'seasons' of the Christian faith (currently we are in Advent, as the video explains). It helps me to be constantly mindful of God's intentional interaction with humanity and all of creation. In particular, I have been mindful of the fact that advent, epiphany, and ...

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[ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:51:21 -0600 ]

A jet-lagged reflection on our Latin American trip... A simple strategy for national transformation.

We arrived back in Cape Town about three hours ago. I've unpacked my bags, got the first load of washing in the machine, Megie is back to work and I'm taking an hour or so to catch my breath and fetch Courtney from school. I'll go into the office later this afternoon.If you look back over my blog you'll see that I have been out of South Africa for almost a month in total (starting with a trip to London for the Global Prayer Leaders' Network and Unashamedly Ethical meetings). It has been a bus...

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[ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:05:42 -0500 ]

Does religion REALLY matter!? A debate on blasphemy between Stephen Fry and Christopher Hitchens

The story at the end of this post gave me some cause for concern. It was Arcbishop Desmond Tutu who once commented that the problem with us 'religious' types is that we tend to give answers to questions that people aren't asking!Heck, I have certainly been in a few service where I heard someone preach and asked the question "now what the heck was that about!?" Yup, it is a sad reality of 'naval gazing', we do tend to get so caught up in our own worlds that we forget that there are 'other world...

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[ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:56:29 -0600 ]

Podcast: Jesus is Lord? A sermon by Professor Joerg Rieger.

Two weeks ago we announced the Public Lectures by Professor Joerg Rieger from Perkins School of Theology in Dalas, Texas.I am delighted to let you know that the lectures went off extremely well! Joerg was not only great, he was better than great! So, to start the ball rolling I am uploading Joerg's great sermon entitled 'Jesus is Lord?' In this sermon Joerg asks the question, if we say that Jesus is Lord, what do we mean by that? He discusses the concepts the Lordship of Christ from Christia...

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[ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:34:48 -0600 ]

Please help to get the podcast on Zimbabwean refugees visible by voting for it!

Please could you get as many persons as you know (who are willing) to vote for the podcast on the police's treatment of Zimbabwean refugees?The more persons that vote for it, the broader the message will spread!Steve Hayes has kindly put it on Muti, so please sign in and give it a few votes. Simply scroll through the page, or search for 'Central Methodist Church'I have also added it to Digg, please sign in there and give it a few votes by 'digging' it. Let's see if we can get the message out ...

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[ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:32:17 -0600 ]

Podcast: Power outages and potholes - choosing to live on the side of God's hope!

This morning I preached at Calvary Methodist Church, as I have mentioned previously it is truly one of the most remarkable Churches! It is wonderfully racially integrated, they have a truly significant justice ministry, caring for many homeless persons, refugees etc.Today was their covenant service, a special service for Methodists the world over. You can read about it here. Each year Methodists covenant themselves to be obedient to God's will. The prayer that is used is very meaningful.The ...

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[ Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:29:53 -0600 ]

Podcast: [Repost, fixed] An exceptional critique of Philip Pullman's series 'His Dark materials', and the book 'The Golden Compass' by Simon Coupland

This podcast is a pre-recorded talk given by Rev Simon Coupland, a minister of the Church of England in London, on Philip Pullman's books in the 'His dark materials' series.Simon is levelheaded, his talk is exceptionally well researched. It offers facts about both Philip Pullman, and the contents of each of the three books.This is the best input I have heard on 'His dark materials' and 'The Golden compass'. Coupland is a Minister, but seems to have been trained as an Historian. So what he off...

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[ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:24:46 -0600 ]

A fine balance... I think this is where the Church often gets Christianity wrong.

There have been a few hints about the 'new thing' that I shall be doing. Don't worry, news about that will follow in due course.However, I was in conversation with one of the senior leaders of the denomination that I serve about this new course when he asked me an interesting question. He said something like "Wouldn't that be a bit too evangelical for you, taking into account your approach to the social gospel?" In short, he was setting up a dichotomy between commitment to the Gospel (and bri...

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[ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:14:04 -0600 ]

The courage to live for eternity... Because, the world is not enough!

Last night we started a new sermon series at Bryanston Methodist Church. It is a series on living for Christ, in our world, with courage!I had a great time preaching the first sermon in the series. The title is styled on the James Bond movie 'The World is not enough'. In this series we will be examining Mark's Gospel - a direct, to the point, charge to believe in the Messiah, and then to submit to discipleship under the Lordship of the Messiah.Mark frames this charge in the words of Jesus "Th...

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[ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:29:22 -0600 ]

The Crippled Mac Powerbook Choir sings (electronically) 'Twas the nigh before Christmas'... You've got to hear this!

I thought this was just magnificent - a choir made up of old, half dead, Mac Powerbooks. They are all singing 'Twas the night before Christmas.Click here to download the file in MP3 Format (6MB)....

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[ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:35:48 -0600 ]

A magnificent resource for small group leaders - Scot Mcknight on 'the whole Gospel'

I regularly check by the 'emergent village' website. I also subscribe to their podcast (downloaded onto my ipod as soon as it is updated... like a real emergent 'mac' user!)I was catching up on some podcasts at the hospital today when I came upon this fantastic podcast of a talk that Professor Scot Mcknight gave entitled 'the whole Gospel'. It was given to a group of small group leaders and it is amazing!Amongst other things he charts how small groups (that exist quite apart from 'regular' chu...

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[ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:59:13 -0600 ]

Why study theology? Does it enrich your ministry and your devotion to God - Podcast Dr Jennifer Slater

This is the third in a series of pre-recorded podcasts that I have prepared in the last few days. This podcast is in the form of a talk delivered by Dr Jennifer Slater, the Dean of the National Seminary of the Catholic Church, here in South Africa. Her topic was Theology, ministry, and the devout life.Jenny is a Dominican sister, she has a Doctorate in Theology and is a wonderful friend of mine. The occassion of the recording was the Valedictory service for the students leaving John Wesley Co...

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[ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:41:28 -0500 ]

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