Life moves quickly, and it’s easy to miss the sacred moments woven into the fabric of our ordinary days. Over the last few years, I’ve been increasingly drawn to pay attention. To slow down, breathe more deeply, and look for the subtle ways God is already present in our lives. This new posture led me … Continue reading Awakening to the Sacred in the Ordinary: Introducing Everyday Experiences of the Divine
‘Everyday Experiences of the Divine’ (Complete Teaching Series)
[Update] This year, I enjoyed preparing and sharing a new series of messages at Bayside Church on the theme of Everyday Experiences of the Divine. Part 1 - Everyday Experiences of the Divine: The Mystic (22nd February 2024) In this introductory message, I spoke about the centrality of spiritual experience to the Christian life, showing … Continue reading ‘Everyday Experiences of the Divine’ (Complete Teaching Series)
THRIVE
Last year, I shared a 5-part series of messages at Bayside Church in Melbourne around the theme of THRIVE. As we entered the year, our intention wasn't to merely SURVIVE another year, but to THRIVE. The English word ‘thrive’ means: to flourish, bloom, or prosper. It comes from an Old Norse root worth that means … Continue reading THRIVE
The Lost Art of Meditation
Mention the word 'meditation' today, and for many people, especially Christians, it will evoke images of someone sitting in a yoga pose with their eyes closed and endlessly chanting 'ohm'. Meditation tends to be associated with Buddhism, exotic Eastern cults, or new age philosophy. Yet the practice of meditation has strong historical roots for people … Continue reading The Lost Art of Meditation