The Art of Reading
The God we serve is a relational God. He communicates with us. He speaks and he listens. He has also […]
Books, Personal Development
October 2007
Personal Development
Just Do It!
Some thought-provoking quotes … "If you love me, you will obey what I command." [Jesus – John 14:15. NIV] "Knowledge
Humour
The BBQ Rules
Some gender-related humour … for your enjoyment … We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it
Preaching
Preaching Thoughts from Rob Bell
Last year I took a course on ‘Preaching’ with Haddon Robinson and Rob Bell, as part of my Doctor of
Relationships
Sacred Sex
We are currently doing a series of messages at CityLife Church on Sacred Sex. No, 'sacred sex' is not an
Current Issues
Christians and Alcohol
"Should Christians drink alcohol?" This question has caused a fair bit of heated discussion over the centuries. Obviously, alcohol abuse
Leadership
What’s a Senior Minister to do?
Church work is never done. There’s so much to do with seemingly not enough time to fit everything in. The
Humour
Prophetic Bloopers
At our church we believe in the ministry of prophecy. God still speaks today, not at the authoritative level of
Personal
My Encounter with Grief
Seventeen years ago tomorrow (October 20th, 1990), I had my first real encounter with intense grief. Yes, I had seen
Theology
Angels Watching Over Me
While on safari in Tanzania, Africa, recently, we stayed at a place where you weren’t allowed to walk outside your
Current Issues
Who will you vote for Prime Minister – John Howard or Kevin Rudd?
The Australian Federal Election date has finally been set for Saturday, November 24th, 2007. Who will you vote for Prime
Current Issues
Reflections on the War in Iraq
The war in Iraq continues to be a topic of fairly heated political discussion across the globe. I personally believe
Humour
Anyone for Golf?
Did you hear about the two guys who went golfing … the one guy hit the ball right down the
Leadership
Multiply Your Ministry Impact
Everyone wants to have a fruitful life and ministry. But that’s only half of our mandate. God wants us to