Through Genesis, I found the patriarchs offering a different kind of leadership model, one that decentralises power and dominance. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and later Joseph prioritise peace, family, and trust in God. They learn to foster relationships rooted in mutual care, showing how we might be better for those around us, especially women and children - a quality the world deeply needs. [Read more] 

Luke 1:1 - 9:50 led me to a deeper understanding of the oppression that women and minority groups have experienced due to religion. Seeing this through the life and teaching of Jesus made their hardship personal. I also came to recognise the influence of his mother, Mary, on his calling, and that, like him, I am called to remain a prophetic voice within my community - prioritising equality, healthy relationships, and liberation. [Read more] 

In Luke 9:50 - 19:27, I found Jesus echoing the Old Testament prophets by holding religious leaders accountable for seeking wealth, power, and status over loving God and their neighbour. Studying Luke, I came to recognise the importance of calling our leaders to follow the Way of Jesus, grounded in the core truths of Love, Mercy, Peace, and Forgiveness. [Read more] 

In this commentary, I began to see how a theology that claims God requires Jesus' death for atonement normalises violence. The cross is a tragic outcome of human brutality, not the will of God. Instead, I find God's Love and Forgiveness are freely offered. The cross leads me to lament the ways I have caused pain to others, while committing to a life shaped by resurrection and peace. [Read more] 

Writing this commentary on Acts led me to see how the early church focused on unity, mutual support, and welcoming outsiders. Rather than engaging in doctrinal debates, they lived out the Way of Jesus. In this, I came to understand how the power of Christ’s resurrection transforms lives, leading us from violent ways into a life of peace and renewed identity. 

This commentary also includes the author’s testimony: “Beyond Fundamentalism: My Story of Recovery.” [Read more] 

Approaching Romans with a focus on God’s radical Love, I came to see Paul’s central concern as dismantling the Law’s exclusive mindset, which wrongly implied that God’s favour must be earned. This shifts the focus from rigid doctrine to the radical acts of service. In this, I am invited to embrace an inclusive life of Love and Peace, grounded in faithfulness to God and others. [Read more] 

Revelation left me with a hopeful vision, urging me to reject violence and disunity. It brings into view our personal “beasts” and the harm that has been done by people of faith. In this, I see in the life and death of Christ the ultimate non-violent example, calling us to love our enemies, pursue peace, and commit to a better world - one grounded in the final vision of God dwelling among us. [Read more]