A Theological and Ethical approach to Mullets

“Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head…” (Leviticus 19:27) this passage speaks on its own terms. Nothing can be more clear. The context is not required. The plane reading is sufficient. Mullets are clearly ungodly aberrations (and potentially occult). That’s been conservative and generous. Any reputable theological journal or commentary inContinue reading “A Theological and Ethical approach to Mullets”

Leviticous-cous, A vegan manifesto

Chapter 1: the café of non-meat-eating A general spirit of virtue-based Veganism called to the leaderless mob of animal rights advocates from within the Café of non-Meat-eating. It said, “When one among you desires to present an offering of plant-based sustenance to honour the value of animals and proclaim your virtue, let them gather theContinue reading “Leviticous-cous, A vegan manifesto”

On Noble Bereans

How do we know what’s true about God and about Jesus? Google? Smart people? Parents? University Lecturers? Robbie and I recently finished preparing a kids spot for our church on Acts 17:10-15, where the gospel goes to the city of Berea. It can be viewed online via the Marrickville Road Church’s livestream for 24 October,Continue reading “On Noble Bereans”

The Battle of the Dandified

There was a mood about the air – lingering, subtle. All because the two chaps who’d taken their order of coffees – a long black cold pressed single origin bean from local rooftop pot grown shrubs, the other, a drip filtered expresso with “your best biodiversity fair trade organic beans available (but not the sameContinue reading “The Battle of the Dandified”