Catch the Wind - that's what I want to do in my life - discern where God is at work, where his Spirit is moving, and then catch the wind! What an exhilierating feeling to be carried by the wind rather than living through your own effort. It's a bit like the difference between rowing … Continue reading Catch the Wind
My Favourite Fun Things to Do
My favourite fun things to do include ... Playing basketball Walking our dogs with Nicole Hanging out with my kids Spending time with friends Looking after my tropical fish aquarium Reading Playing pool Watching a good movie Watching sport on TV - NBA or Geelong Cats Playing the piano Cooking Driving Nicole's red Mini Cooper … Continue reading My Favourite Fun Things to Do
My Favourite Foods
I enjoy eating ... At home, Nicole always cooks tasty food ... and I can cook a pretty good bolognaise (with bruscetta), thai curry or asian stir fry. Fast food ... can't go past a Whopper with Cheese ('the burgers are better at ...') BUT I'm trying to eat more healthily ... so my current … Continue reading My Favourite Foods
Books I’ve Written
I have written four books: 1. Transforming Your Church. This book outlines seven strategic shifts that each church must make to be healthy and effective. We have used these principles at CityLife Church and they have also been a help to many pastors and church leaders. It has a foreword by Bill Hybels. [Check out … Continue reading Books I’ve Written
My Favorite Technology
I use a DELL laptop with Vista and Microsoft Office software. I also use an Asus Eee PC 1005PE for travel, which I love - because the battery lasts over 12 hours. It uses a started edition of Windows 7 as an operating system which I like even more than Vista. Outlook 2007 is my favorite … Continue reading My Favorite Technology
The Blogging World
According to wikipedia, a blog (a portmanteau of web log) is "a website where entries are written in. 'Blog' can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject such as food, politics, or local news; some function as more … Continue reading The Blogging World
Footy Tipping
I starting my tipping really well this AFL season - leading our competition for the first few weeks. Since then I've slipped back into 2nd or 3rd place for most of the season. Right now I have 98 wins with three rounds to go. One of our staff pastors, Peter Coburn, is leading the pack … Continue reading Footy Tipping
Spiritual Disciplines – BIBLE Reading
God wants each one of us to be healthy and strong, not only physically and emotionally, but most importantly, spiritually. Like Jesus, we can be ‘strong in spirit’ so that we are more than ready to handle the daily demands and pressures of life. However, this requires a commitment to certain disciplines and practices. When … Continue reading Spiritual Disciplines – BIBLE Reading
Geelong Cats
I've been a Geelong Cats fan for many years now and this is the best season we've had for a long while. The Cats are clearly going to finish on top of the ladder and are a good chance for the Grand Final if they can keep playing like they have over their 14 game … Continue reading Geelong Cats
My New Blog
Well, here we go - I've started a blog! It's a chance for me to share my thoughts and feelings on a range of things I'm interested in. It's also a chance for me to listen to what others are thinking and feeling about similar things. It's a whole new world and I feel a … Continue reading My New Blog
Best Preaching Books
Learning to communicate God's Word in a way that captures people's attention and imparts principles for life change is quite an art. Even after years of hearing many excellent preachers and gaining much preaching experience myself in a variety of settings, I'm still learning. Here is a list of the most helpful books I've read: … Continue reading Best Preaching Books