Whoever first said “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me” was obviously unaware of modern-day social media. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, there seems to be a keyboard courage that leads people to write things online that they’d be far-less-likely to say face-to-face to their victims. That’s why […]
In this time of national disaster, it’s very important that we pray for the many people who serve us in our emergency services and other associated organisations. To help you pray, here is the prayer I wrote for our Tuesday ‘Bushfire Emergency Prayer Service’: Heavenly Father, we bring before you the many people who lead […]
One of the smartest things you can do if you’re in a bushfire prone area is to get a ‘grab bag’. In my bag I’ve got our passports, other important documents, and our wedding photos. And when I go to grab that bag, I’ll also get my favourite ukulele, Mandy’s cello, and a few other […]
Whilst New Year’s Day is just the same as any of the other 365 days of the year, there is something cleansing and healing about starting afresh on ‘Day One’. It gives us a chance to try and begin a new, good habit, or maybe try and stop an old, bad habit. As we start […]
Australia Divided. We need a leader to follow in _____. Jesus brings ________, not unity. Mary and Joseph are very ______. Mary and Joseph meet two ______ Jews. The Messiah is the ____ of Israel. Simeon has seen God’s _________. Jesus will shine to the _____ world. Jesus is the world’s most _____________ person. Jesus’ […]
Mission impossible? Paul’s journey is a bit like Jesus’ _______. It seems __________ but Jesus’ promise is clear. Historian Luke was _____ on the journey. The journey seems _______. They ignored Paul’s ______. All hope was ____. The good and the bad ____. It was _____ to see an angel. The soldiers ______ the word. […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Faith on Trial. Anytime, anywhere, our _____ can be on trial. Paul is in a maximum security ______. The Jews bring a top-gun ______ to attack Paul. Paul says he has lots in ______ with the Jews. How we live before God and others really _______. Felix kept Paul locked up without ________. Felix and […]