Click here to watch an educational video on the growing impact of social media. Here are just a few statistics: By 2010, Gen Y will outnumber Baby Boomers 96% of them have joined a social network 1 out of 8 couples married in the US last year have met via social media Facebook added 100 million … Continue reading The Social Media Revolution
Star Gazing
I have always loved the night sky. The array of stars and planets, and even our own moon, make for fun gazing. I remember as a kid driving out in the country and being stunned at how bright the sky can be. David wrote about this in Psalm 8 ... When I look at the … Continue reading Star Gazing
Healing (Pt.3)
What About Those Who Aren't Healed? Every human being has been born in sin, and all of us are suffering the effects of the curse of sin. The ultimate effect of sin is death. This is the last enemy to be destroyed (1Cor.15:21-28). Jesus died to redeem us from sin, sickness and death (Gal.3:13). It … Continue reading Healing (Pt.3)
Healing (Pt.2)
Praying for Healing All believers are called to pray for the sick. Here are some principles (not formulas) for praying for the sick. 1. Ask questions about the person’s need. Ask, “Where does it hurt?” or “What do you want me to pray for?” This is not a medical interview in which we probe for … Continue reading Healing (Pt.2)
Healing (Pt.1)
Any visit to a hospital is a vivid reminder of how many people in our world struggle with sickness and suffering every day. The affects of The Fall are evident all around us. So what about healing? God obviously still heals today but many people, including Christians, struggle with sickness. What's up with all of … Continue reading Healing (Pt.1)
Avatar
A few weeks ago, I went with my family to see Avatar, James Cameron's sci-fi epic - in 3D. What a cinema experience it was. The graphics and special effects are amazing. No doubt this is a huge step forward in movie-making, similar to what happened when The Matrix was releasedback in 1999, with its … Continue reading Avatar
2010 Global Atheist Convention
Last week I had a call from a newspaper reporter asking if I was worried that the 2010 Global Atheist Convention to be held in Melbourne was sold out. I said, "Of course not." People of faith have nothing to fear in doubt or skepticism. No need to picket or boycott events such as this (though … Continue reading 2010 Global Atheist Convention
Billy Graham’s Suit
Here is an inspiring story about Billy Graham that was recently passed on to me. Billy Graham is now 90 years old with Parkinson’s disease. In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson’s … Continue reading Billy Graham’s Suit
Connecting Skills – 7. The Art of Encouragement
Jesus was a great encourager. He was always lifting people up and inspiring them towards God’s purpose for their lives. We see this in the Gospels but also in the book of Acts where Jesus appears to Paul in a dream or vision a number of times to encourage him during times of pressure and … Continue reading Connecting Skills – 7. The Art of Encouragement
Connecting Skills – 6. The Art of Loving Confrontation
Jesus took time to lovingly confront people when they needed it – his disciples, the religious leaders, and the crowd. We all have blind spots – things about us that we don’t see. We need others to show us these areas and help us to grow and change. The apostle Paul tells us to learn … Continue reading Connecting Skills – 6. The Art of Loving Confrontation