Author Archives: safelyashore
The Problem with Inclusive Language
When our inclusive language use becomes a point of exclusivity, it becomes a problem. And yes, inclusiveness can become exclusive. Continue reading
The Road to Losing Friends
Have you ever changed something in your life and your friends or family have said, “I don’t even know who you are any more” or, “you are not the same person you were when I met you”? There are going to be times in our lives when we are transformed by resurrection from our old ways, attitudes, thinking, feeling and way of being. There are also going to be folks who may not recongise this in a way that we would want. Continue reading
Rise up!
Resurrection is also about going past the limiting beliefs we have about ourselves and situations. It is about possibility- of new life emerging in the most dire of circumstances. Once we purposely choose to be open resurrection rather than the circumstance or person that has crucified us, we change subconsciously and consciously. Continue reading
First Nations Version of the Gospel
The Gospel of Luke and Ephesians First Nations Version has become available. It is a must have for personal or communal use. The team that have translated and composed this version should be commended for their careful consideration and collaboration. This version is truly a wonderful presentation of one part of the Christian Testament and again, is rich in imagery with exceptional language use that respects and honours the indigenous peoples of North America that is not “tribally specific” and does not dilute the Good News of Creator Sets Free (Jesus Christ). Continue reading
Loving your neighbour while on holiday
It seems that some tourists have let their manners go on holiday and our neighbours are not just those who live next door. Continue reading
I’m Giving Up Something for Lent: it is giving up giving up something.
Taking something up for Lent also means giving something up for Lent! If you are reflecting on Lent and want to have a Lenten practice of giving something up or taking something up, here is a little guide to get you started. Continue reading
Clergy at Christmas
Christmas means a lot of different things to different people. For some it is a celebration of light in the middle of winter, for others it is a time to gather with friends and family, and for others still it … Continue reading
When Christmas is not so merry…
Suddenly, things came into focus: the piercing glitter of the Christmas tree, the mocking joy of the star lit in the window. Christmas had come and gone for the rest of the world but not for us. There was no meal, no feast, no exchange of symbols of love for the birth of the Christ child…At the joy of the journey to Bethlehem was a funeral procession. The reading of the Scripture was about being lifted up on eagle’s wings, not the wings of angels at the manger. The hymns we sang were about Beulah Land not Bethlehem. The poems were of God’s mansion with many rooms, not about crowded inns. Silent Night took on a whole new meaning. Jesus seemed so far away, either in a manger, on a cross or out of the tomb. Continue reading
Safely Ashore 