Living a Life of Gratitude
Prayer and Praise When our kids were little, we used to drive the whole family north from Melbourne up to […]
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How to Connect with God (re-post)
Jesus told his disciples to “abide” in him (John 15:5). They were to stay “connected” at all times. The apostle
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Stages of the Life of Faith
God’s kingdom is often described in an organic way and is seen as growing larger and stronger (Mark 4:26-29. Luke 13:18-19). The
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Showdown in the Desert (pt.2)
Lessons from Jesus’ Temptation Yesterday, we looked at Jesus' showdown in the dessert. Today, let's glean a few lessons for
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Showdown in the Desert (Pt.1)
Jesus has prepared well for impacting his world through total surrender, a strong relationship with his Father and the empowerment
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Jesus’ Empowerment by the Spirit
During Jesus' baptism in water, the Spirit of God descended upon him like a dove (Luke 3:22). This implies a
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Jesus’ Relationship with His Father
As Jesus was being baptised, Luke notes that he was praying or talking to his heavenly Father (Luke 3:21). Throughout
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Stories Around the Cross – The Denial
The Denial (Mark 14:27-31, 66-72) The theme of abandonment overshadows many of the Stories Around the Cross. Jesus was abandoned
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The Supper
As we move towards Easter, let's take a look at the supper from Mark 14:12-26. Part of our God-given humanity is
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Is it time to slip away …
As I read the Gospels, there is a refrain that continues to play throughout the stories of Jesus. Jesus is
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Start Small
Some encouraging advice from Jesus today: Matthew 10:41-42. This is a large work I've called you into, but don't be overwhelmed
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The God Who Pays Attention
Jesus tells us that we have a Father who pays attention to our lives – down to the very details.
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Relax
Today, some words from Jesus as recorded in Matthew 6:31-34 (Message Bible translation). What I'm trying to do here is to
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An Invitation
John tells us that when Philip and Nathanel met Jesus he gave them an invitation – "Come and see" (John
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The Power of a Clear Conscience
The apostle Paul spoke a lot about a 'clear conscience' back in the first century. Here are two examples: "Friends,