In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. If you’re screeching at your TV screen and demanding a total lockdown because the government knows nothing, or if you’re planning a trip to the beach with your twenty or so besties, you’re actually part of the same problem. It’s a problem with authority. […]
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Normal death is not in lockdown
Normal death is not in lockdown. Normal death is not following government directives. Normal death is not watching for the latest updates from the Prime Minister Normal death did not stockpile humans like toilet paper. Normal death was confident there would be plenty of humans left over for after the virus had done its job. […]
The Panic Room: Ten minutes of pure panic every weekday in these times of crisis
Starting live tomorrow, Steve McAlpine (that’s me) and David Robertson (that’s him), doing a live stream video (me in Perth, him in Sydney 4000km away). It’s called The Panic Room – eight to ten minutes of pure panic, with resources, ideas, and encouragements in these panicky times. Here’s the first one. Check it out every […]
The new normal will look just like the old normal
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham and Japheth. (Ham was the father of Canaan.) These were the three sons of Noah, and from them came the people who were scattered over the whole earth. Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard. When he drank some […]
The tomb is far emptier than the shelves will ever be
It’s coming up to Easter. Bet you didn’t think Lent 2020 was going to take that much away from you did you? I was hoping people would be giving up oats, baked beans, minced meat and pasta. Apparently not. A few weeks ago we were toying around on social media talking about all of the […]
Today’s Virgin Lounge wifi Password: feelgoodflying
Today’s wifi password in the Virgin lounge I am sitting in has just been handed around. Here it is: feelgoodflying Wonder if they’re just being cheeky. Because obviously very few people do. Feel good flying, I mean. I assume I will get a couple of seats to myself. More than a couple. A chance to […]
How Might this Coronavirus Help Churches Be On Their Guard?
“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the […]
A Very Civil Virus
What we’re experiencing, so far, with coronavirus, is a very civil virus. It’s like the difference between a civil war and very civil war. Check out my latest blog on Third Space here to see what I mean.