Thoughts

Books & authors that Matt Fitzgerald & John Scott have found helpful:

CS Lewis: ‘Problem of Pain’, ‘Mere Christianity’, ‘The Weight of Glory’, ‘Out of the Silent Planet’, ‘Voyage to Venus’
Bonhoeffer: 'cost of discipleship'
Karl Barth: ‘Strange new world of the bible’
Jurgen Moltmann: ‘Crucified God’
Clark Pinnock: ‘Flame of Love’, ‘Most moved mover’
Gregory the Great: ‘Pastoral Rule’
GK Chesterton: ‘Orthodoxy’
Terry Pratchett: ‘Small Gods’ (John only)
Tariq Ali (Matt only)
Richard Horsley: ‘Jesus and the Spiral of Violence’, ‘Covenant Economics’

This week POWERHOUSE is gathering in CONNECT GROUPS all over Sydney. If you're not yet in a group, let us know & we'll get you connected with one of our leaders!

Next week, 30th March, we resume our weekly Wednesday night program & launch into our new series... starting with the topic of SEX. The amazing Ian & Joan Woods are coming- you won't want to miss it!

Much love,
Apes & Nathan

From the Emmaus road account (Luke 24:13-35).

Why do you suppose these two men were "kept from recognizing" Jesus for hours (v. 16)? The clue, I think, is in verse 25. Jesus called them "foolish" and "slow of heart to believe" the Scriptures. Their outward inability to recognize Jesus mirrored their inward unbelief of what the Scriptures revealed about him.

Now, Jesus fully intended to help them see. But notice the priority of Jesus' revelation: before he opened their physical eyes, he purposed to open their heart-eyes.

Why? Because it was of utmost importance that they "walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)...

There is something about HUNGER! Hunger can cause people to go to extraordinary lengths in order to satisfy it, whether that it is a hunger for food, relationships, acceptance, justice, money, success or a hunger to see a band or team perform. Hunger knows no racial or cultural difference either. 
I remember when my wife was pregnant. I had heard rumours of late night drives in order for husbands to still the cravings of their wives. Well, when Kat was pregnant it was my turn to politely nod to other husbands at Coles at 1am picking up Corn on a cob or at 7am at Macca's as I picked up a Slushy. Once the hunger sets in, there was no stopping her.

Hey guys, just wanted to post the book list Duncan Corby (Key Lecturer @College) he mentioned while he spoke his message on “Thinking” at City powerhouse last week. He encouraged us to ask the hard questions concerning the bible, to think and work through it, and be prepared for the challenge. Remember you may not agree with everything in the books below, but let is challenge how and what you think.

 Youth alive pastors retreat was unreal!

Robert Fergusson spoke a great message last night and Sanga and Wayne Alcorn where amazing today. Bondi was beautiful,great weather