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When you read through a list of the most commonly asked questions about Christianity one is “Aren’t all Christians hypocrites?” Actually it is more of an accusation than a question. It’s the most common reason people give for not wanting to have more to do with Christianity. It may well be that the question about … Continue reading
If we go back to the Sydney Olympics in the year 2000, most of us can recall a time whenSydneywas really buzzing. There was a terrific feeling of camaraderie as lots of people pitched in to help as volunteers. The Olympics gave us an opportunity to revel in meeting one of our most basic human … Continue reading
Too often Christians are seen to be kill joys… as the fun police who want to stop people enjoying themselves. Too often we don’t do our Heavenly Father any favours because we come at godly living as getting to know a list of rules, and mindlessly applying them, rather than understanding what lies behind our … Continue reading
Good morning! Simon and Garfunkel commenced their famous song ‘Bridge Over Troubled Waters’ with the words: ‘When you’re weary, feeling small’. Maybe that’s one reason for the song’s popularity. We all go through seasons when we feel weary and discouraged. The song lyrics continue: ‘When times get rough, and friends just can’t be found … … Continue reading
Good morning! I wonder if you’ve heard the story of the little boy who couldn’t sleep. He was alone in his room, surrounded by darkness, and he was scared. When he called out to his mom, she said: ‘Don’t worry about the dark, God is with you’. She heard his trembling reply: ‘But God doesn’t … Continue reading
Good morning! Life these days is fairly hectic for most of us. I think of one typical day recently when I got out of bed with a determination to do one project this day – but guess what? After an unexpected phone call, the arrival of some emails that demanded time for reply, and people … Continue reading
Good morning, and Happy New Year! I wonder if you’ve made any New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps like me you find it hard to keep some of them. Many of us make plans to lose weight and get more exercise, but within a week or so those resolutions become hard to sustain! For me, the New … Continue reading
Good morning! An advertisement once appeared in a London newspaper. It was placed by the famous explorer, Sir Earnest Shackleton. He invited volunteers to join his team which would cross the Antarctic. Here’s how the ad was worded: Men wanted: for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe … Continue reading
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
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