Proverbs 31:25-28. “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”

Mothers are a reflection of God’s love—strong, wise, patient, and faithful. In Proverbs 31, we see a picture of a woman whose value goes far beyond her daily tasks. She is a woman of strength and dignity, whose words bring wisdom and whose presence brings stability and peace to her home.
This passage doesn’t just celebrate what mothers do, but who they are in God’s eyes—pillars of grace, bearers of wisdom, and the heart of the home. Her legacy is not only seen in the meals she prepares or the lessons she teaches, but in the lives she shapes—lives that rise and call her blessed.
In the Bible, Mothers are seen as Life-Givers and Nurturers (Gen 3:20). A person worthy to be honoured (Ex 20:12). Models of faith (2 Tim 1:5) and prayers and protectors for their children (1Sam 1).
Whether you’re a mother yourself or honouring one today, remember this: God’s Word recognizes and uplifts the role of mothers as sacred and powerful. A mother’s influence can echo through generations, just as Timothy’s faith was shaped by his mother and grandmother. Not all mothers are these things and some mother’s are sick and haven’t good models themselves, but we can still be thankful for them and honour them as our mothers.

Tony Galea

Every form of life has its enemies. Insects have to watch out for hungry birds and birds have to watch out for hungry cats and dogs. We even have to dodge automobiles and fight off germs. This life that is real also has an enemy, and we read about it in this section.
This enemy is sin. Nine times in these verses John mentioned sin, so the subject is obviously not unimportant. John illustrated his theme by using the contrast between light and darkness: God is light; sin is darkness.
But there is another contrast here too—the contrast between saying and doing. Four times John wrote, “If we say” (1 John 1:6, 8, 10; 2:4). It is clear that our Christian life is to amount to more than mere “talk”; we must also “walk,” or live, what we believe.
If we are in fellowship with God (if we are “walking in the light”), our lives will back up what our lips are saying. But if we are living in sin (“walking in darkness”), then our lives will contradict what our lips are saying, making us hypocrites.
Let’s not be counterfeit Christians let’s be fair-dinkum to ourselves and our Lord!

Tony Galea

Anzac Day is celebrated to commemorate the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey, on April 25, 1915, as part of the Allied invasion during World War I.
Having been at Gallipoli and seen first-hand what those Anzacs had to do to get up from the beach, it is remarkable that anyone survived. It was truly a heroic event.
Anzac Day also commemorates the service and sacrifice of all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. 
So, it is right to pay tribute to all who sacrificed for their country, some people see it as their religious duty to honour all veterans on Anzac Day.
Having just celebrated Easter, the idea of sacrifice is not unfamiliar. In fact, Jesus takes it to another level. Jesus just didn’t die for his friends, his compassion takes him to die for his enemies too.
Romans 5:10 “While we were God’s enemies, we were
reconciled to him through the death of his Son”
Yes, we thank God for all who sacrificed for Australia, but how much more should our thanks and praise be overflowing for Jesus dying for our world, for us, who were once his enemies.
Psalm 103:8 “The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.”

PS. Thank you to everyone who was involved in making the Easter Services a great event.

Tony Galea

Jesus demonstrated compassion through acts of healing, teaching, and sacrifice, ultimately laying down his life for humanity. His compassion was not just empathy, but a powerful force that drove him to act on behalf of others, particularly those marginalized or suffering. 
It’s always hard to show compassion. It doesn’t come naturally, and it is even harder to show compassion on those who have hurt us.
Nevertheless, we are still called to be compassionate:
Eph 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
We can only show compassion to others through prayer (asking God to help us be compassionate) and keeping our eyes on Jesus, the one who has shown compassion on us.

Tony Galea