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Good morning! And, if you’re a mother, a special greeting to you on Mothers’ Day! Today all mothers should feel that they’re valued and appreciated by their families. If you’re a mum I hope that will be the case for you. I’m thinking too of all mother figures, like stepmothers, guardians, or foster mothers. Perhaps … Continue reading
Good morning! The most commonly used Christian prayer in the world is the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus gave it to us a model to guide our prayers. Yet too often we mouth the words of the Lord’s Prayer, and don’t reflect on what those words mean. I learned the Lord’s Prayer by heart when I was … Continue reading
Good morning! Recently I chuckled at an article called ‘Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards 70!’ Here are some of the (so-called) perks: ‘People call you at 9pm and ask: Did I wake you?’ and ‘Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size!’ and ‘Your secrets are … Continue reading
Good morning! It’s interesting how a person’s early experiences of life shape the issues that become important to them. For me, some difficult times as a teenager raised questions that became very important to me. When I was 16 and 17, two good friends of my own age died. One was my next-door neighbour, who … Continue reading
Good morning! We’re coming close now to Christmas Day. It’s a hectic and stressful time – end-of-year breakups, parties, buying presents, family get-togethers, coping with the congested shops and stifling heat. For some people it’s a lonely and sad time, as they miss family or friends. In the midst of all this pressure, it’s easy … Continue reading
Good morning! When Henry Lawson was 30 years old he wrote a poem entitled ‘The Men We Might Have Been.’ It’s a sad and wistful poem, where Lawson laments his failures to be all that he could have been. He is haunted by what he describes as ‘the ache of remorse or weak regret.’ It’s … Continue reading
Good morning! What’s the greatest word that’s ever been spoken? Countless words have been uttered in so many centuries in so many languages. There have been many famous speeches that have moved millions and important announcements that have changed the world. What about the countless intimate conversations that have altered the course of history? Is … Continue reading
Good morning! In a week from tomorrow Australia will be celebrating Anzac Day. We will honour the heroes of conflict and war. This morning I want us to reflect on what a ‘hero’ is. Australia today seems obsessed with sport and entertainment, and the word ‘hero’ is overused. We give excessive money and fame to … Continue reading
Good morning! Helen Keller once observed that ‘life is either a daring adventure or nothing.’ I wonder, though, whether you think of the Christian life as ‘a daring adventure’? For many people the Christian life seems like a dull, adventure-less routine. Sadly, if that’s our view, we won’t be very enthusiastic about living as a … Continue reading
Good morning! We all need faith and courage to deal with what life throws at us. In our church is a couple who are currently facing a very tough time. The man was diagnosed with brain cancer, and underwent surgery. Since the operation he has been physically weak and slow in recovery. Now the doctor … Continue reading
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