Words are incredibly powerful things. From the very beginning it is words that have exerted enormous influence in our universe. Gen. 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. The power of words is, in some way, linked to the power of the one speaking. I can’t stand in my darkened office […]
Like the rest of Sydney I woke up this morning to the awful news that the siege in Martin Place has ended with the death of two of the hostages and the gunman. Lives are shattered and we begin to ask why and how this happened. As we learn more about the lone gunman we […]
I’m always looking for useful and effective ways to share Jesus with others so it was a real delight for me yesterday to be introduced to yesHEis. Here’s how it works. There’s a website and, more importantly, android and iOS apps. It’s already installed on my phone and I’m looking forward to the first opportunity […]
One of the most difficult (and seemingly intractible) questions that Protestants must engage with is our common response to the Roman Catholic Church (“RCC”). Anyone with even a limited grasp of the events of the Reformation must acknowledge that there were profound and axiomatic differences between the Protestant Reformers and the Church of Rome, differences that […]
Last year our family took a road trip across the United States of America, beginning on the west coast and finishing in Boston. During our stay in the Cradle of the American Revolution we went to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, a tourist attraction I can thoroughly recommend to you all. The tour […]
So what to say? I woke up this morning to an inbox full of responses; facebook tags, twitter responses and a number of emails. Some of it’s great to read, a lot of it encouraging, and sadly a few bits that don’t understand the irony of the accusation of “hatred” given how it’s delivered. So […]
Words are incredibly powerful things. From the very beginning it is words that have exerted enormous influence in our universe. Gen. 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. The power of words is, in some way, linked to the power of the one speaking. I can’t stand in my darkened office […]
Like the rest of Sydney I woke up this morning to the awful news that the siege in Martin Place has ended with the death of two of the hostages and the gunman. Lives are shattered and we begin to ask why and how this happened. As we learn more about the lone gunman we […]
I’m always looking for useful and effective ways to share Jesus with others so it was a real delight for me yesterday to be introduced to yesHEis. Here’s how it works. There’s a website and, more importantly, android and iOS apps. It’s already installed on my phone and I’m looking forward to the first opportunity […]
One of the most difficult (and seemingly intractible) questions that Protestants must engage with is our common response to the Roman Catholic Church (“RCC”). Anyone with even a limited grasp of the events of the Reformation must acknowledge that there were profound and axiomatic differences between the Protestant Reformers and the Church of Rome, differences that […]
Last year our family took a road trip across the United States of America, beginning on the west coast and finishing in Boston. During our stay in the Cradle of the American Revolution we went to the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, a tourist attraction I can thoroughly recommend to you all. The tour […]
So what to say? I woke up this morning to an inbox full of responses; facebook tags, twitter responses and a number of emails. Some of it’s great to read, a lot of it encouraging, and sadly a few bits that don’t understand the irony of the accusation of “hatred” given how it’s delivered. So […]
Words are incredibly powerful things. From the very beginning it is words that have exerted enormous influence in our universe. Gen. 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. The power of words is, in some way, linked to the power of the one speaking. I can’t stand in my darkened office […]
View Post Acts, Charlie Hebdo, freedom of speech, gospel, isaiah, jesus, John, Pentecost, satire, wordsPeter and Sarah Sholl are missionaries with CMS in Mexico where Peter is the Director of MOCLAM. He sat down with me at CMS NSW Summer School and discussed his formation in ministry, the decision to be a missionary and life on mission. A great half hour, well worth listening to. Here are the links we […]
View Post CMS, Mexico, MOCLAM, Moore Theological College, Peter ShollThe Rev Dr John W. Yates III, senior pastor at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Raleigh, N.C., is this year’s main speaker at the CMS NSW Summer School. John was good enough to sit down with me and talk about ministry, the evangelical church in Sydney, GAFCON, and plenty more. Enjoy!
View PostI’m currently at the Church Missionary Society New South Wales Summer School and had a chance to interview Bishop Gary Nelson of NW Australia about ministry in one of the geographically largest dioceses in the world, GAFCON, and the recent diocesan synod motion to recognise ACNA. Later this week I’ll be catching up with Rev Dr […]
View Post ACNA, CMS Summer School, Diocese of NW Australia, gafcon, Gary Nelson
What are going to be the key theological issues explored this coming year? If the Australian Church Record (“ACR”) is to be listened to then one might be Justification by Faith Alone. They’ve just published an essay [pdf] by Matt Olliffe, responding to an earlier contribution by Michael Bird which itself was a reply to Olliffe’s original piece [pdf] in […]
View Post ACR, Australian Church Record, justification, Justification by Faith Alone, Matt Olliffe, Michael Bird, sola fide
well, it’s that time of year. 2014 has been an exciting year to be blogging. davidould.net had a 50% jump in readership over 2013 and month on month it keeps growing. Here’s the 10 posts that got the most interest over the year. 10. Vaughan Roberts, “Same-Sex Attraction – A Battle I Face” – a model […]
View Post blog, davidould.net, top ten
One of the most damaging influences upon the more vulnerable communities amongst us is the terrible scourge of payday lending. If you’re not aware, this is the practice of making short-term loans in anticipation of the next “pay day”. The loans incorporate a very large “administration” or “establishment” fee and then high interest. The overall […]
View Post Cash Converters, exploitation, generosity, gospel, nimble, payday lending
It must have been an incredible experience for those shepherds on the hills outside Bethlehem. Huddled around the fire for warmth they had no idea what was about to happen… Luke 2:9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. These days, […]
View Post angels, christmas, gospel, jesus, luke, shepherdsThe financial pressures for the Diocese of Bathurst are coming to a head. A pastoral letter from the bishop issued on Saturday sets out all the details. Do pray for the diocese and Bishop Palmer at this difficult time.
View Post Bishop Ian Palmer, Diocese of Bathurst, pastoral letter
update 2pm: I’ve seen confirmation of the appointment. I’m sure you’ll join me in congratulating Anne and praying for her. update: I’m fairly confident now that the new General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Australia will be Anne Hywood, possibly announced later today. Anne is currently a project manager at the Diocese of Melbourne […]
View Post Anglican Church of Australia, Anne Hywood, General Secretary, Standing Committee of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia