Country and Western movies are fun. I remember watching them on Saturday afternoons when I was young. I honestly thought that there was a time when everything was black and white. It was while watching these movies that I learnt that the world has always been colourful, it just took a while to work out [...]
OBSERVATION: Because I'm freed up from secular work to do Christian work - it means it's super important that I'm intentional at making friends with people who don't know Jesus. I play sport. This has been successful in establishing real friendships with real opportunities to share life and Jesus. Tim B and Josh D [...]
06.28How’s the weather?
People often talk about the weather. I think it might be a polite way of saying that I have no other way of interacting with you than talking about the weather. That’s okay. It’s actually an opportunity to interact with people in your community and build a relationship with them. Neighbours, Cafe owners, Check out [...]
The Prodigal Son. He’s famous. His story is famous. It’s a much loved story of God’s amazing love.
The Older Son. He isn’t famous. His story isn’t well known. Often when we reflect on Luke 15 we stop at verse 24.
We have the story of the Lost Sheep (vv1-7).We have the story of the Lost Coin [...]
The Resurgence have just released Tim Keller's talk from the Gospel Coalition. Audio, Video. I've only seen the first 15 minutes - but it's great so far.
The gospel is historical.
The gospel is doxalogical.
The gospel is christological.
The gospel is personal and individual.
The gospel is cultural.
The gospel is the basis for a worldview; it's massively [...]
Andy M & Danny G (assuming Dan would find this by himself) might be interested in this old hymn re-done by Sov Grace peeps. From Bob Kauflin.
After more than 15 years of Swing into Action (10 years of which I've been a part), it's with sadness that I announce that the camp has been called off for 2007 due to an insufficient number of campers. This is disappointing, yet God is still sovereign. Pray that those signed up for SIA will [...]
What do Paul Keating, John Howard and the Prostitute from Luke 7:36-50 have in common? They all dealt with Royalty in a way that wasn’t considered acceptable by the public. Former Prime Minister Paul Keating touched the Queen (on two occasions!) in a way considered unacceptable. Current Prime Minister John Howard did likewise in greeting [...]
Today began like any other day. I woke up to the sound of the chickens. Mum brought me in some breakfast and I lay in bed reading today’s Galilee Gazette. I still think it’s weird that my sister has been given the job of washing me, but I appreciate it nonetheless.
The boys came around this [...]
06.26Choose your own news
ABC has a new look with their online news. I think ABC are the leaders in Australia when it comes to using new media such as videos, podcasts, RSS feeds and other Web 2.0 gear. Here is a tour on how the new site works. They have a great play list feature which means you [...]
I caught a fish once. Once. That’s it. I’ve always lived near water, but never been a fisherman. Some of Jesus’ close disciples were fishermen. They caught more fish than me - especially when Jesus gave them a hand! In Luke 5:1-11 Jesus meets some peeps at the end of a long and unsuccessful night [...]
06.26Lost Cat: Found
Josh lost his cat. He’s now back. I have another possible lost and found illustration to go with Riley’s adventure from last weekend. Keep them coming!
“Boy haven’t you grown”“I remember when you were only this big”“Why didn’t you perform any of your party tricks when you were living in Nazareth?”
I wonder if these are the words that Jesus heard when he returned to his old stomping ground. Did he have one of those Aunties that grabs your cheeks in [...]