Every new circumstance brings opportunities as well as challenges. I am certain that the disruptions we’ve seen in recent months have no doubt caused many to consider the frailty of life and are a great opportunity to point people to the security and surety we have in a relationship with our Lord and Saviour. They…
Church with a difference
A Community of Love
One of the stunning things about our Lord is that he is committed to relationships. Within himself, and incredibly, with people such as us. The idea that the Almighty Creator God wants an intimate relationship with you and me should blow us away, but it’s part of the wonder of being a Christian. In God’s…
Don’t give up!
Tips on reading the Bible
10 questions for a new year
Bushfire Relief Efforts
The bushfires have had a devastating effect on communities around us. Anglicare is using the money donated to their Bushfire Appeal to send me into the Lithgow area to provide some financial assistance to those affected. People who have lost much are reacting differently, of course, but they are all grateful for the assistance they…
Prayer worth Praying
I am so grateful to God for the foundation I received as a young Christian exploring the truths of God’s plans for our lives. The solid teaching from God’s word (including the teaching as to why God’s word was important), the role models (their enthusiasm and love for God), the opportunity to ask whatever I…
2020
I love puppets!
Some years ago, a very talented children’s worker at our church in Wollongong was doing some puppetry for our local Scripture assemblies. She was unavailable for one of the days, introduced me to her huge mouth puppet and said, “Practice at home Kathy, you’ll be fine!” I was hesitant, but hooked! Since then, “Wacky” has…