Frank Rees

Easter 2 ‘What are we doing in the upper room?’

On Sunday I preached at the Collins Street Baptist Church, on the theme ‘What are we doing in the upper room?’ I was encouraged by many who found these words helpful in relating an ancient story to our own situation today ... The text of the sermon…

When in trouble—what does our faith mean?

I’m sure I’m like so many others, wondering  just what is going on in the world.  Apart from those who imagine D J Trump is their messiah, what can a person of faith (of any faith) do or say about this.Even more challenging, how might we pray in this time.…

A matter of life and death: ‘Stone Yard devotional’

I very nearly broke my rule and gave up reading this book half-way through. I am glad I didn’t, because it offers valuable challenges for reflection. Stone Yard Devotional is pitched as a novel, by Charlotte Wood, but it’s many other things as…

What am I doing in the surf?— reflection for a new year

It’s a glorious, warm day and I am glad to ride a few waves in the local surf beach. Those who know some of my personal history may marvel, with me, that 15 years on from our tsunami experience, and now in my mid-seventies, I am still wading…

Contemplating a different life

On holidays: a week spent in a different place, and different in so many ways. A week in which I did not see a news bulletin or newspaper once, but enjoyed food with family, sporting events, outings, and rest. And time for some contemplation on the nature and meaning…

An absolute gem: In everything, give thanks

We were delighted by the Australian musical My Brilliant Career—based on the original book by Miles Franklin (1901) and then a book and lyrics by Sheridan Harbridge and Dean Bryant. Bryant also wrote the music, with Matthew Frank. The production is…

Season of Peace and Joy?

Our car park behaviour gives it all away. It is said to be a season of peace and joy, but it doesn’t look at all like that in the car park, or on the roads in general. I’ve just been to the shopping centre, where a long tailback of cars, many with horns blaring, was the…

Both parties have fostered a mentality where public ed should be your last "choice"- a hole-riddled safety net for the undeserving. THere's no sense in Australia of pub ed being a public good, being a place to build social cohesion, to give opportunities to all. That's why nobody fights for it.

This is true in every Murdochracy across the world

ABC radio shakeup: Fran Kelly to host new show as Sarah Macdonald dumped from Sydney morning program | Australian Broadcasting Corporation | The Guardian

Please Google complaints ABC & complain if this change bothers you.

It certainly bothers me. 😖

According 2 ABS, electricity prices fell by 35.6%. The largest annual fall for the monthly Electricity series on record.

Rebates from fed Labor & state Labor govt in QLD had much to do with it.

Won’t hear anything about it on MSM - as they continue to bag Labor & run a coalition protection racket

Ashburton Baptist Church: 90 years old

Today I was privileged to offer the sermon for the 90th Anniversary celebrations of the wonderful Ashburton Baptist Church. It was so lovely to see many dear friends from the…

https://www.tobefrank.com.au/uncategorized/ashburton-baptist-church-90-years-old/

On not living in the past

It may be my stage of life or the fact I have recently attended many anniversary events, and some funerals, but we find ourselves often talking about the past. Truth to tell, the past…

https://www.tobefrank.com.au/reflections-on-text-and-context/on-not-living-in-the-past/

Catching up, on Collins Street, Melbourne with Stewart Culbard, friend from student days: he’s here from London… Where did those 50 years go?

‘I dissent’ at tobefrank.com.au

I think you mean the same number, not the same ‘amount’.

By whom? They’re all from the same camp.

For those of us in other countries: what is this about, please?