In 1523, William Tyndale, being greatly influenced by Martin Luther, sought official permission to translate the Bible into the common tongue of his homeland, England. His request was denied. Tyndale however would not be dissuaded from this course of action and fled to Europe where he completed his English New Testament, publishing it at Worms […]

“Life wasn’t meant to be easy.” So said former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser. I wonder if part of what made this so offensive was that we know it’s true. We just don’t want to be reminded that life is not easy and that it may never be easy. Life has trouble and struggles. We […]

A rag tag group from the backwaters of the Roman empire, many who are ordinary, unschooled, without position or power, follow the crucified son of a carpenter from Nazareth. This group, and those who came after them, would so influence the Roman world that they even got the attention of Emperors. Throughout the centuries millions […]

‘Either this wall paper goes or I do.’ These were the final words of author Oscar Wilde. I’m not sure about the wall paper, but Oscar went.  US theatre producer, Charles Frohman, who had produced Peter Pan said, “Why fear death? It is the most beautiful adventure in life.”  Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, said, […]

What is it to be compassionate? Is it simply saying, “I’ll pray for you”, texting a sad face emoji, or feeling bad for someone? To be fair, they are ways of expressing compassion toward another. They are an attempt to let another know that they are not alone in whatever it is they are struggling […]