TheologicalPhilosophicalReflection
By Trevor Forrester Chaplain. Psalm 8 humbles us under the night sky and honours us under God’s Word: the human creature is finite yet crowned by grace for delegated stewardship that returns to praise.
PastoralTheologicalReflection
Facing suffering, especially children’s deaths, critics say Christian blessing is hollow, God does nothing, Scripture sanctifies violence, and faith stifles reason. The Christian reply begins with lament, not denial. Blessing invokes God’s steadfast presence. God acts in Christ’s cross and resurrection, entering pain and pledging restoration. Scripture locates death’s reign with the devil; Christ breaks it. Hard texts like 1 Samuel 15 are contextual and read under Jesus’ enemy-love. Faith renews the mind, seeks understanding, and repents of ignorance. Practically, we lament, accompany the grieving, defend the vulnerable, and hope in resurrection. Blessing promises companionship until tears are wiped away.
PastoralCounselingReflection
Purpose. A pocket guide for compassionate, Scripture-anchored ministry in hospital and home contexts. Adapt language to tradition and context. Protect confidentiality.
TheologicalPhilosophicalReflection
We are increasingly living in a world where the word truth has started to lose some of its meaning. President Donald Trump of the United States of America has coined the phrase fake news and applies it as he sees fit. News papers everywhere are only covering stories that will sell more more newspapers. Reporters, are reporting stories increasingly from their own perspective and agenda’s.