Why Parables? By Heidi Damon

by | Jun 8, 2016 | The Well General

Why Parables? By Heidi Damon Matthew 13:10-11 The disciples came up and asked, “Why do you tell stories?” He replied, “You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom. You know how it works. Not everybody has this gift, this insight; it hasn’t been given to them....

Matthew 10. Playing in time with Jesus

by | May 26, 2016 | The Well General

By Jonathan Round.  Our speedy trip through Matthew’s gospel at The Well has really got going by the time we reach chapter 10. This chapter and the next move on from some key teachings about the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven and demonstrations of the Kingdom in...

Retreating and going forward

by | Mar 10, 2016 | The Well General

By Jonathan Round. A very good friend recently went to a “retreat centre”. I confess that I made some low grade banter about the retreat process. Both for the banter and not being more supportive of the retreat/reflective process, I am indeed sorry. This also got me...

Words, Ways, & Wonders

by | Mar 7, 2016 | The Well General

(This blog is taken from Phil’s Focus – Phil’s reflections on community theology, mission and culture) I have realised that I have a small issue with a commonly and popularly held way of looking at the life and ministry of Jesus. I believe it was...