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Articles on this site express varying points of view, to encourage mature thinking on serious issues. The assumption is that you will want to study a controversial topic from various angles before you arrive at a conclusion, rather than simply believe what someone told you when you were impressionable! (So some stuff here is ‘hot’. Proceed at your own risk!). See the Statement of Faith for John Mark Ministries' theological stance.

Christian Roots, Contemporary Spirituality

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ June 5, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

(618) 30-May-2006 – Communities love their churches-now it’s time to listen to their needs – England says Church researcher Roadside shrines, bouquets and teddies and the widening appeal of prayer stations, labyrinths and beads are all indications that images are the new words for people today, says the Church of England’s chief statistician and researcher. […]

All this and heaven too!

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ June 5, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

“Seek God, and not where God lives.” Abba Sisoes.

Silence

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ June 2, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

“We are silent at the beginning of the day because God should have the first word, and we are silent before going to sleep because the last word also belongs to God.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Studying Prayer

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ June 2, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Most people with a religious or spiritual worldview would say that prayer is effective, but they may be reluctant to say its effects can be scientifically proven. The effects of prayer are sometimes difficult to observe, and its success is often measured by subjective criteria. Some in the scientific community, however, continue to seek answers […]

Iona Prayer

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ May 8, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

This is an Iona prayer which has a beautiful tune from the CD The “Last Journey” O Christ, you wept when grief was raw, and felt for those who mourned a friend; come close to where we would not be and hold us numbed by this life’s end The well-loved voice is silent now and […]

Trinity Blessing

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ May 5, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

My name is Megan Dunn and I attend Pilgrim Uniting Church, Doncaster, http://www.pilgrimuca.org.au where I actively participate in church committees, Young Adults Ministry and planning for our 10.45am contemporary worship. I am 22 years old and enjoy movies, theatre, and anything musical! I work in PR. I wrote the Blessing in March 2000 after using […]

Celtic Benediction

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ May 1, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

In the beginning O God Your Spirit swept over the chaotic deep like a wild wind. and creation was born. In the turbulence of my own life and the unsettled waters of the world today let there be new birthing of your Spirit. In the currents of my own heart and the upheaval of the […]

Spiritual ADHD?

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ May 1, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Arlene Inouye April 2006 Ever hear of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? ADHD is marked by listening problems, difficulty following instructions, distractibility, difficulty sitting still or remaining quiet; the mind and body are “on the go.” Do any of these things describe your relationship with God or your ministry? Perhaps you have what might be called […]

Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation

By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ March 16, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation Dr. Alex Tang I. Introduction We live in a consumer-orientated society. Every service can be purchased and we demand that this service be of a certain standard. We also live in a performance-orientated society and to achieve, we have many resources and technologies available. We have our own personal trainers […]

In praise of doubt