Physical health gives us the energy to enjoy life and carry out our God-given purpose with enthusiasm. God is interested in every part of our being - spirit, soul and body. Health doesn't just happen. It is the result of habits. Habits such as what we eat, the activity we engage in, and the rest … Continue reading Eat Move Sleep by Tom Wrath
Here is some timeless and timely wisdom from Proverbs 15: Vs.4. Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim. Words have the power of life and death. Who can you help today through some encouraging or healing words? Vs.8. God can't stand pious poses, but he delights in genuine prayers. Prayer is simply … Continue reading Proverbs 15
A book that is not aimed at Christians has won the Australian Christian Book of the Year for 2014. The Great Bible Swindle is a book designed for Christians to give to “Uncle Fred”, a relative or friend who expresses curiosity about the Bible. It leads the reader gently into an understanding of the wonder of the Bible. It was … Continue reading The Great Bible Swindle (Australian Chrisitan Book of the Year)
It is becoming apparent that far from dwelling at the ‘end of history’, as was naively envisaged at the fall of Communism, we are, in fact, living in perplexing, turbulent and dangerous days. One of the most troubling, if overlooked, features of our times is the appalling extent and depth of the persecution of Christians. … Continue reading The Persecution of Christians (Guest Post: J John)
Here is some insight available for us today from Proverbs 8 (from the Message Bible translation): Vs.1. Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insight raising her voice? God is personified here as a woman calling out to young men and offering him wisdom and insight for life. In the busyness of the day and … Continue reading Proverbs 8
I loved this BLOG post written by Peter Scazzero. You know you need a Sabbath when: 1. The only time you are alone is in the bathroom. 2. It takes you over thirty minutes to fall asleep because your mind is racing about things you forgot to do. 3. You think rest is standing still … Continue reading How to Know You Need a Sabbath When …
Warren Bird and William Vanderbloemen have written an excellent and much-needed book about leadership succession within the local church: Next - Pastoral Succession that Works. The book is based on over 200 case studies and 50 in-depth interviews with pastors and churches who have navigated the succession territory - either effectively or badly. There is … Continue reading Next: Pastoral Succession that Works (by Warren Bird)
Here is some terrific wisdom available for us today from Proverbs 1 (from the Message Bible translation): Vs.7. Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of true wisdom. To fear God means to acknowledge … Continue reading Proverbs 1
I love our city of Melbourne, recent winner (again!) of the world's most livable city. Recently, the Herald Sun newspaper published a list of 50 things you will never hear a Melbournian say. Here are my favourite 10 from the list: 1. I might have instant coffee today. It all sort of tastes the same … Continue reading Melbourne – Our City
Bill Hybels is one of the most outstanding Christian leaders I know. Every year in early August, his local church in Chicago, Willow Creek Community Church, hosts a summit on the subject of leadership. They bring in the best thinkers and practitioners of leadership from both the church and business world. Via video-cast, 10s of … Continue reading Global Leadership Summit – Willow Creek
Here are some great gems of wisdom for us today from Proverbs 25 (from the Message Bible translation): Vs. 2. God delights in concealing things; scientists delight in discovering things. The world is full of mystery, hidden by God. He delights in those who seek him and the truths embedded in his amazing world. Have you settled and become … Continue reading Proverbs 25
I am sure we all heard the tragic news of actor Robin Williams death this last week. It is so sad when a person gets to the place where they think that ending their life is a better option than living it. Depression is a real challenge in our world today and many people battle with … Continue reading Don’t Say ‘Suicide’!
Two weeks ago, my family and I attended the Les Miserables stage production at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne. It is one of our favourite productions. We have watched the 25th annviersary edition DVD recorded at the London O2 arena a dozen or so times and it never fails to move us (the finale, which is … Continue reading Les Miserables
Some more wisdom from the book of Proverbs (the Message Bible translation): Vs.4. Many words rush along like rivers in flood, but deep wisdom flows up from artesian springs. Take time to draw out wisdom from those you converse with today. Vs.8. Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you really want junk like that in your … Continue reading Proverbs 18
In most marriages, one person is wired a little more relationally than the other. Often it is the wife ... but not always. If so, husbands, find a quiet time and place and ask your wife these two simple questions: 1. "How would you rate the current state/health of our marriage on a scale of … Continue reading Two Simple Questions to Improve Your Marriage
