“Our fall was, has always been, and always will be, that we aren’t satisfied in God and what He gives. We hunger for something more, something other.”
Quote of the day: Avoiding deep surrender
We give Him what we perceive to be our obedience yet internally resist a deeper surrender.
Quote of the day: The fear of not being loved
“If we are to love sincerely and with simplicity, we must first of all overcome the fear of not being loved.”
Quote of the day: In pain, God gives more
“When it comes to pain, God isn’t often in the business of taking it away. Instead, he adds to it. He is more of a giver than a taker.”
Quote of the day: God owns every split second
“There is no neutral ground in the universe; every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counter-claimed by Satan.”
Quote of the day: Keep looking forward
“A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do.”
Quote of the day: Love + truth
“Love without truth is sentimentality.”
Quote of the day: Pray for your enemies
“There’s nothing that makes us love someone so much as praying for them.”
Quote of the Day: Easter
I love it when someone’s words stop me in my tracks. Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing thoughts…
Just call me a clean freak
I love to watch things made clean… I find a kind of therapy in sitting and watching my front loader twist and roll our clothes around, knowing they’ll come out much better than they were before.
The morning I became a world changer
It was one of those rain-drenched days where every city commuter was in the same boat. Actually, a boat might have been helpful, as every other form of public or personal transport was not going to ensure a quick trip home.
Will you take up your mat and walk?
ve this re-telling of Jesus healing the paralytic in John 5. It is by author John Eldredge, and appears in his book Desire.
The life, trials and hope of Lindy Chamberlain
a during the 1980s you’d know the story of Lindy Chamberlain. The New-Zealand born Australian woman was camping in Uluru with her family in a public campground when, during the night, her nine-week-old daughter Azaria disappeared.
Edging into comfort and love
awoke from my nap to discover our black cat pressed into my side, sleeping. Chloe had edged her way into the curve of my waist to absorb as much human warmth as possible.
Keep tabs on the treasures
I am grateful – completely and utterly – because today I make the choice to be.
Three things you can do during a tough time
Are you going through a hard time right now?
Just breathe. It’s OK not to have a super-duper action plan but to trust God instead.
Even though many of us take a break from work over the new year, it can feel anything but relaxing.…
10 things to celebrate as 2021 winds up
As the year winds to a close, it’s tempting to give ourselves a hard time about the things that have…
The Father’s arms are open
Sometimes we’re tempted to think we have to somehow have it all together before we can approach God. That we…
How coming to faith brings a peace like no other
When people come to faith in Jesus they often say they feel a peace they’ve never felt before. This verse…
Was it a good year?
How do you define a good year?
Memories of my father
My dad passed away last month. I took some time on this rainy Sunday afternoon in lockdown to jot down some of the memories I have of him. Thank you for reading…
A glimpse of my father’s legacy
My dad passed away this week at 79 years of age, after years battling dementia.
Be curious about what you’re consuming
Are you watching too many demoralising news reports or endlessly scrolling social media?
Are you aware of the impact of too much media consumption?
It’s so important to take ownership of what we’re consuming and make wise choices.
Resilience and tapping into positive emotions
Here, I talk about proactively finding activities that produce positive emotions.
Notice the moments of joy
Here, I share a story about the boy who taught my friend how to notice and celebrate small moments of joy in the midst of suffering.
Accept God’s grace with this mindfulness exercise and prayer
📍 Final Lockdown Video 📍 The last video in this series is a mindfulness exercise focused on accepting God’s grace.…
The Jesus Prayer: A reading
💛 Can I share a favourite prayer with you? 💛
How not to worry about what others think of you
People will have all sorts of opinions about you. What matters most is what God says.
Boundaries with technology and social media
We can all get consumed by the various feeds on our phone or tablet. Here, I offer some tried-and-tested suggestions…
Spending time with God during lockdown
to focus on spending time with God when we’re feeling stressed. I hope this video will encourage you to make time for him and receive his peace.
This world is not our home
The world can seem like a crazy place, especially during lockdown. I’ll be checking in via video every night this…
Lockdown is short; heaven is forever
I am currently in lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19 in my state.
A month we’ll never forget
It’s been almost a month since my 14-year-old nephew Reuben’s life changed forever.
Sunday is on the way: Jesus is risen!
Sometimes I try and imagine what it felt like the day Jesus died.
Ever been so tired you can’t hold your head up?
Ever been so tired you can’t hold your head up?
Beware the gift that stops giving
Beware the gift that stops giving.
Why is it so hard? Because we were made for another world…
We enter the world with simple expectations. We require love, affection and approval. As we grow we become more aware…
God is better than space food
As we unpacked the contents of our bedrooms into our seemingly massive two-bedroom unit, as well as all our wedding presents, it occurred to us that man could not live on bedspreads alone.
Do we really want to get well?
Do I want to get ‘well’?
What areas in my life do I really want Jesus to help me with?
Glow worms are glorious – and so are you.
We edged through the cold, clammy cave. A roof full of glow worms loomed over us. The fluorescent pin-pricks were still, yet…
Will you take his hand if more storms come?
You know that expression ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’? Well, for many people there’s a really fine line…
Relaxation exercise: A conversation with Jesus
In this relaxation exercise, I invite you to imagine you are seated next to Jesus, sharing all your burdens with him.
What God says matters way more than what they say
It’s easy to feel insecure when we assess ourselves using the measuring stick of society.
Moments make up a life
Some people tend to think their life is only worth something if they become famous. Or if they leave a…
A prayer for those days Flesh and Spirit are in a full-on war
I wish I could say with unbridled confidence the only eyes that mattered were yours.
What on earth do we do with our shame? Part 1
Part one of a guest post by Michael Leader, pastor at Beverly Hills Baptist Church. “You can’t tell anyone” –…
VIDEO: Five minutes, three questions
Mindfulness can help us become more aware of the things God is doing in us and around us.
Where’s my head at?
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” (Romans 8:5)
Sorry to bother you, God…
The Bible does reassure us that God is a God of intimacy – one who draws close to us despite our sin and his incredible holiness.
It's a God thing... 