Rev. Tim Jensen began his life and Ministry in the Northern Territory before continuing his Ministry in outback Queensland, coastal NSW and urban ACT. Tim brings with him a deep theology that relates to everyday life and community and connects the life story of people to the faith journey in meaningful ways. Tim will focus within Saltbush on helping to create new forms of Uniting Christian community, both online and on ground.
The transfiguration of Jesus was an overwhelming experience for Peter and the disciples. So much so that Peter tried to control the moment by suggesting building booths. How often do we try and control the sacred with our own agenda, especially when we are meant to only listen.
No Word Around the Bush for January BUT we invite you to explore the Season of Epiphany Word Around the Bush will have a break in January BUT we invite you to explore what the epiphany of Christ means to you.
The Christmas story (without the sentimentality) speaks into our human condition. Our frustrations, fear, joy and anxieties. Sadly it also speaks into the remorseless violence that we have witnessed over thousands of years and continues today. Into our human frailty God breaks-in, as God is being God, the One who brings love, peace, joy and hope in the form of a baby.
John’s questioning whether Jesus is the one or should he wait for another, reflects the raw honesty of the Gospels. It allows us the freedom to question, explore and discover who this Jesus is in our own lives and the life of the Christian community. As Jesus answers John, he also answers us, ‘see and hear for yourselves’.
Our Spring-Summer of Ruminations with the theme of “Expectations” has just been published. It is available in post and online!
Christ the King Sunday is difficult to perceive but only if we compare Christ to the rulers of our day. Christ turns everything on its head by being the kind of King whose power is grounded in love, mercy, compassion and grace. Christ the King is an expression of the reign of God in our lives. (The reading is from Luke, not John as is shown on Word Around the Bush title. My apologies for any confusion.)
What's inside...
The story of Zachaeus is very familiar to us all. Sometimes, however, we find a shift in the translation, for Zachaeus is not the only one to have received salvation from Jesus.
What's inside....
What's inside...