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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)

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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.

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What makes you come alive?

Doing things for the sake of what we think the world needs is, at best, misguided.

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How much more must Jesus yearn for me?

Some days the noise and craziness of corralling two intense little boys was so challenging I’d want to scream.

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VIDEO: Setting boundaries in relationships

How are you at setting boundaries?

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He felt the pain you feel…

I’m so glad that in Jesus, ‘myth’ became real-life history. He ain’t no fairytale figure. He lived, breathed and felt everything that we feel.

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Comfort in the face of a life drought

Right now, Australia has faith in what it can’t see just yet. An end to the drought we’ve been enduring … More

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Keep yourself loved

What’s your experience of God’s love right now? Are you feeling deeply connected to him, or distant and uncertain? This … More

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Eyes on the prize

Where are your eyes today? Are they focused on the seemingly endless to-do list in front of you? Or are … More

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Do you really love him?

Do you believe God is kind? Always? Unfailingly? Do you believe he cares about you, and has your best interests … More

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia.
She loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over an unusual tea or a glass of wine. She's a true 'creative type' and loves speaking, writing and acting in her spare time.

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