Connecting without compromise
Church bulletin: The Lord Jesus was perfectly comfortable in the company of unbelievers. He was accused of being a drunk and glutton due to frequenting the houses and feasts of …
Bottled tears
Church bulletin: Psalm 56:8, “You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book?” David was a prisoner of war and his enemies taunted …
Floods of blessing
Church bulletin: I doubt that any of us have lived through heavier spells of rain than those earlier in the year. One evening, our back yard began to flood. …
False alarms
Church bulletin: Until recently, cooking a roast in our house meant one thing (besides an appetising meal), the smoke alarm would scream whenever the oven door was opened. Then, out …
Lectio Divina
Church bulletin: It goes without saying, reading the Bible is a must. We should seek to do so every day. Having read a passage however, let us not suppose that …
Our homes tell a story
Church bulletin: When thinking about prospective elders, the apostle Paul does not say check out the man’s academic record, his creative abilities, or his administrative skills. Paul says consider his …
The good old Aussie larrikin
Church bulletin: Let’s face it, godliness is not overly exciting. Who can recall bestselling novels or box office movies about ordinary people living godly lives? There are exceptions to the …
A worn out bible
Church bulletin: I generally try to keep my books in good shape, including my Bibles. If I mark them, I like it to be neat and tidy. When I underline …
Thanksgiving for government
Church bulletin: I don’t think many people are happy with government in this country – or probably anywhere in the world for that matter. Whether state or federal, everyone has …
A timeless connection
Church bulletin: Before my parents emigrated to Australia, they ran a small grocery shop for a couple of years. One day my mum saw a particularly old looking penny in …