Category Archives: reflection

A question…

Posted on July 23, 2011 by OnEducation

A life for God or a life with God? The former is about impact, being driven and activity. The latter is about relationship and acceptance. I think a life with God (Love the Lord your God with all your heart … Continue reading →

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Advent Reading – The Patriarchs

Posted on December 4, 2010 by OnEducation

Genesis 12 1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; … Continue reading →

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Advent – Dietrich Bonhoeffer on ‘Waiting’

Posted on December 1, 2010 by OnEducation

“Celebrating Advent means being able to wait. … Whoever does not know the austere blessedness of waiting — that is, of hopefully doing without — will never experience the full blessing of fulfillment.” Bonhoeffer

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Advent – Waiting

Posted on November 30, 2010 by OnEducation

Do reflect this week on the story of Abraham (Genesis 12 and following) and his period of waiting. Waiting is a key part of advent and something we all struggle to do in our ‘have it now’ culture. Waiting for … Continue reading →

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Questions for Life

Posted on November 21, 2010 by OnEducation

Often Christianity is presented as a series of answers to our deepest questions about ourselves, one another, God and the world. We use those in authority (Vicars, Priests, Bishops, Pastors) as experts in ‘Christian answers’. The Bible is presented as … Continue reading →