Here are a few of the gems of wisdom available for us today from Proverbs 11 (from the Message Bible translation): Vs.14. Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances. Who speaks into your life? Who do you look to for advice and counsel? Don't go it … Continue reading Proverbs 11
Divorce and Remarriage In Matthew 19:1-9, we have a record of the Pharisees trying to trick Jesus with a question about divorce, a hotly debated topic of his day. Everyone today has or knows a friend or family member who has been divorced and possibly remarried, or maybe we have even gone through that experience … Continue reading When Families Break Down
John Ortberg's latest book is called Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You. John is a well-known pastor, speaker and best-selling author from the USA. In this excellent book, he delves into the inner world of our soul, exposing what the soul needs and showing how it can be restored. John, who … Continue reading Soul Keeping
Are you feeling a bit discouraged or down? Do you feel like quitting or giving up? We've all been there at one time or another. Today I was searching through some old quotes and came upon this true story. Hopefully, it will encourage you today ... to never say die. Some people just don't know when … Continue reading Never Say Die!
The book of Proverbs chapter 4 has some terrific wisdom for us today (from the Message Bible translation): Vs.4-9. Above all and before all, do this: Get Wisdom! Write this at the top of your list: Get Understanding! Throw your arms around her - believe me, you won't regret it;never let her go - she'll … Continue reading Proverbs 4
When I was a teenager, I lived in Portland, Oregon with my family and attended Bible Temple Church, now City Bible. My youth pastor at the time was Wendell Smith. Wendell had a huge impact on my life as a young person trying to discover God and my own purpose in life. Wendell encouraged all … Continue reading Wisdom from Proverbs
The shortlist for Australian Christian Book of the Year 2014 has been released. Join us at the 2014 SparkLit awards event.Come and celebrate the power of words with Simon Smart of the Centre for Public Christianity and performance poet Jessica Santosa. The 2014 Australian Christian Book of the Year, Young Australian Christian Writer and Teen Writer awards will be … Continue reading Australian Christian Book of the Year 2014
The first week of August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I and the formal commencement of the Anzac Centenary. The war was one of the most destructive events in history, with almost all the countries of the world involved and affected. The Veteran's Affairs Brnach of the State Government … Continue reading 100th Anniversary of World War 1
“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.” Eva Burrows
Let’s talk about the family. There have been many popular TV families over the years – Little House on the Prairie, The Waltons, The Brady Bunch, The Cosby Show, Friends, The Simpsons and now Modern Family. Some people say that television shapes the culture while others say it simply reflects the culture. A few would … Continue reading Re-Thinking Family
In the shadows A cold chillShivering spine Dark and dreary Feeling downLow moodFlat and lifelessDepressing thoughts Get upTake a stepJust oneStart to move Toward the lightThe warmth of God's love Feel the hopeLive again Energy returns Clouds clear See againGod is here [Mark Conner - 5th July 2014]
Today is 1st July and that means that the first half of 2014 is history - just like that. I don't know about you, but time seems to go faster as you get older, or maybe it's just that there is less of it ahead of you. Moses tells us to number or consider our … Continue reading Halftime – Mid Year Review
iPads or portable computing devices seem to be all the rage nowadays. If you like technology, they can sure be a fun and beneficial device, enhancing our lives and work in amazing ways. I love this brief video clip (in German but easily understandable in any language) about a daughter asking her father how the … Continue reading Is it worth buying an iPad?
Last Sunday was “Pentecost Sunday” (8th June), a significant day on the Christian annual calendar, yet one that tends to receive little attention, compared to Christmas and Easter. Pentecost Sunday occurs 50 days after Easter and is a celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading Celebrating Pentecost
Here are a few more Bible verses to reflect on during times in the day when you just want to ... breathe ... Take a breath. Be refreshed. Jeremiah 2:25. Slow down. Take a deep breath. What's the hurry? Why wear yourself out? Just what are you after anyway? MB Ezekiel 37:5. This is … Continue reading Breathe … again
