My joy, my peace, my source, my lifeMy rock, my anchor, my refuge, my strengthMy healer, my freedom, my restorer, my transformer My wisdom, my guide, my creator, my courage My hope, my future, my vision, my inspiration God AlmightyBlessed TrinityFather, Son and Spirit SelahPause and think about it
Today
A new day.A fresh startA clear pageWonders waiting to be discovered. New dreams yet to be born.Visions still unseen.Insights unknown.Wisdom from God's world. Yesterday is gone.Only a memory now.Lessons learnt.Experience gained. Tomorrow's not yet here.A future unrealized.Always beyond our grasp.The distant horizon. Live in this moment.Right here right now.The present is what we have.Pregnant with possibility. … Continue reading Today
2015 Australian Christian Book of the Year
The Australian Christian Book of the Year Award is given annually to an original book written by an Australian citizen. The award recognises and encourages excellence in Australian Christian writing. The ACBOTY Award carries a prize of $3,000 for the author, and a framed certificate for the author and publisher. Entries are judged with an … Continue reading 2015 Australian Christian Book of the Year
Halftime Australia
Only one hunderd years ago the average human life span was less than 50 years. Today, we are one of the first generations to live long enough to have two considerably lengthy halves of life. Even at the age of 50, although you will have already had 30 years of work and contribution, you have … Continue reading Halftime Australia
Mars Hill – The Marketplace
Paul at Athens The apostle Paul gives us an insightful example as to how to engage with our culture during his time in the pagan city of ancient Athens as recorded in Acts 17. He spent time in the synagogue, in the marketplace and then was invited to the Areopagus to engage with the philosophers … Continue reading Mars Hill – The Marketplace
The Devil’s Most Effective Tool – Discouragement
The following fictitious story illustrates the power of discouragement. Once upon a time it was announced that the devil was going out of business and would sell all his equipment to those who were willing to pay the price. On the big day of the sale, all his tools were attractively displayed. There was Envy, Jealousy, … Continue reading The Devil’s Most Effective Tool – Discouragement
Feeling Too Young or Too Old?
No matter how old you are now, you are never too young or too old for doing something meaningful and significant with your life. Here’s a short list of people who accomplished some amazing things at different ages of their life: Mozart was already competent on keyboard and violin; he composed from the age of … Continue reading Feeling Too Young or Too Old?
Bringing Out the Best in Others
I love the story of a man who had dealings with two British prime ministers, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. He said of Gladstone, “Whenever I came away from a conversation with him I was left with the feeling of how brilliant he was.” He said of Disraeli, “Whenever I came away from a conversation … Continue reading Bringing Out the Best in Others
Abraham Lincoln on Failure
Born into poverty, Abraham Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown. He was known to have said: “Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”
Failure – Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan was one of the greatest basketball players ever to play the game, leading the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA championships and winning 5 MVP awards. Near the end of his career, he said this: "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted … Continue reading Failure – Michael Jordan