Betrayed
We’ve all been let down. People close to us have hurt us. We’ve been disappointed by those we thought we could depend upon. That’s the kind of thing we remember on Good Friday.
Entries by Rhema Central Coast
Snapchats of Dead Bodies: The Loss of Sacred Things
In a world where anyone with a phone is a news source and where everyone with social media can become a pseudo-celebrity, it is no shock that what was once sacred is snapped instead.
What Does it Mean That Jesus Was Buried in a New Tomb?
Jews used family tombs, which they reused over and over again for many generations. Hardly no one was ever buried in a “new tomb.” So why was Jesus?
A Theology of Chocolate – How Our Twisted Ideas Turned God into a Killjoy
Why is it that something as good as a Magnum ice-cream is associated with sin? Why is it that pleasure is often associated with evil?
Paleo Hot Cross Muffin-Buns
You don’t have to miss out on Easter traditions just because you choose to eat healthily. This Hot Cross Muffin recipe can be made traditionally with sultanas or chocolatey using healthy dark chocolate.
Movie Review: Paul, Apostle of Christ
In a country where freedom of religion is part of the protections afforded to citizens, Paul, Apostle of Christ is a valuable reminder of the story of the early church.
He Touches Your Feet
In the Middle East, the foot is considered the most shameful part of the body. So what does it tell us that Jesus had no problem with washing his disciples’ feet, a job only fit for a slave?
How Do We Explain?
Looking across news websites I’ve seen a common theme. “How do I explain this to my 10-year-old son?” Parents across the country are agonising over how to explain the Australian cricket cheating scandal to their children.
Strawberry Creme Easter Eggs
It’s not always easy to find healthy easter eggs for our children at Easter time. The delicious strawberry filling in these Chocolate Eggs will delight their taste buds and I’m sure yours too!
The Day Jesus Messed Up His Nice-Guy Image
He makes a whip out of rope and starts driving out the animals on sale for sacrifice. ‘Meek and mild’ Jesus is being neither meek nor mild.