Entries by Jodie McNeill

Flags at Half Mast

We woke this morning to hear the tragic news of the deaths of two RFS volunteers from Horsley Park Brigade, who perished in a vehicle accident whilst firefighting near Bargo. For me it was particularly sobering, given that only four days ago I was on the same stretch of road, in the same uniform, in […]

More Than a Meal

As yuletide arrives in full force, we receive a fresh reminder that food and festivities go together like pork and crackling… or turkey and stuffing! It’s hard to imagine Christmas without excesses of fancy fare, with plates full of food to enjoy. At a recent event at which I was saying ‘grace’, I thanked God […]

Free To Speak

It is a great relief to see a resolution in the lengthy dispute between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia. Folau has been given an apology by RA, as well as a confidential financial payout. It all stemmed from Folau’s post on Instagram of a paraphrased quote from the Bible that warned people to repent of […]

Acts: Launching the Church 16: Courageous Christianity Acts 21:18-23:35 Jodie McNeill – 30 Nov and 01 Dec 2019

Courage and craziness. Many people have been __________ for Christ. Paul needed to __________ bring the financial support. There were two separate ______ within the church. Paul was rumoured to be removing Jewish _______. For the sake of _____, Paul did Jewish religious acts. Paul was _______ and falsely accused. Paul’s words ______ the crowd. […]

What makes a good song?

One of the great joys of church is standing with others from all ages and stages to sing together songs that remind us of the wonderful things that God has done for us and to help us trust in the awesome promises that he has made to us. That’s why it’s so important that we […]

Weather Warning

The drought is getting worse and the fire emergency is escalating: our weather is causing grief to us all, and some far more than others. The Bible has recorded some events in history when God brought about severe weather incidents as a way of punishing people. Yet, when Jesus was questioned about a natural disaster […]