As we head towards the crazy Christmas season, it's a good thing to pause and think about consumerism and the follower of Christ. At CityLife, we have a social justice LifeGroup and they have put together a paper designed to be a thought provoking series of questions and comments exploring some key issues which confront … Continue reading Christianity, Christmas and Consumerism
Proverbs 24
As we dig into today's Proverb, let's reflect on the wisdom coming to us from Proverbs 24 in the Message Bible. Vs.3-4. A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables. What kind of a house are you building? A home takes … Continue reading Proverbs 24
Love Your Pastor
A good friend of mine sent me this earlier in the week. I thought it was quite funny but had some good points. Let's always seek to love and encourage those who lead us, in whatever capacity. Pastors have a tough job. They get more kicks than kisses. If a pastor is young, he lacks … Continue reading Love Your Pastor
Proverbs 17
Another week rolls by and we come to our Proverb of the Day. Today it's some wisdom from Proverbs 17 in the Message Bible translation. Vs.3. As silver in a crucible and gold in a pan, so our lives are assayed by God. God tests us to see what we are made of. Times of pressure and … Continue reading Proverbs 17
Spiritual Leadership Lessons from Farming
Let's read and reflect on the following related Scriptures: James 5:7-8. Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. … Continue reading Spiritual Leadership Lessons from Farming
Leading in Changing Times
Back in 1964 Bob Dylan sang, "The times they are a changing." How true and the changes haven't let up. One business writer put it this way: Winds of change are barrelling in from all directions. Competition is tougher than ever and coming from places you least expected. The customer is more sophisticated and demanding. … Continue reading Leading in Changing Times
Proverbs 10
It's time for some reflections from our weekly Proverb and today is the 10th of the month so it's Proverbs 10 (Message Bible). Vs.4-5. Sloth makes you poor; diligence brings wealth. Make hay while the sun shines – that's smart; go fishing during harvest – that's stupid. Life operates on the principle of sowing and reaping. We reap what … Continue reading Proverbs 10
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbot re Treatment of Asylum Seekers
The inhumane treatment of asylum seekers here in Australia is extremely concerning. Thankfully, more and more people are speaking up about it. All year, Christian leaders have been peacefully protesting and writing letters. I encourage you to do the same. Here is a copy of an open letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott I … Continue reading An Open Letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbot re Treatment of Asylum Seekers
The Exchange TV
Good friends of ours, Rob and Christie Buckingham (pastors of Bayside Church here in Melbourne), host The Exchange, an interactive TV program that engages with a variety of current issues, including parenting, technology, dealing with loss, the sexualisation of children, and domestic violence. The Exchange is like meeting with your friends in a coffee shop … Continue reading The Exchange TV
Proverbs 3
Here is some more amazing wisdom from the Book of Proverbs from the Message Bible: Vs.5-6. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God 's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. Life is a journey of … Continue reading Proverbs 3