The Christian life has always been a mystery to the unconverted. Passionate and seemingly blind allegiance to the church and it’s leaders. Commitment way beyond what is normal in our self focussed world. And perhaps worst of all a willingness to part with our money for the sake of a cause not felt by all.
Why [...]
In life there are many people who enter our world. Some stay and become partners and friends on our journey of faith. Others leave almost as quickly as they came. Still others seem to hang around just long enough to cause trouble and pain.
I have come to the conclusion that there are people who for [...]
Pressure comes into our lives in a number of ways.
A. The pressure of circumstances
These pressure come and go throughout life and can be very disruptive and challenging. My response to circumstantial pressure is the famous quote, “this too will pass”.
B. Seasonal pressure.
In life there are various seasons that come and go like clockwork. It is [...]
We checked into our room at Air on the Gold Coast on the 30th floor. The views along the beach back to Surfers Paradise are amazing.
However the furniture in the room had been arranged so that everyone could sit and watch TV. Which meant that we all had our backs to the view and were [...]
I am sitting on the 19th floor of my hotel looking out to sea at the Island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for such a long period of time. His years behind bars must have seemed an eternity to him and certainly appeared without hope. And yet one of the most haunting of all his [...]
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