Easter – Reasons to Hope
40 Daily reflections guiding us to redemption and resurrection.
God’s Wisdom – The foundation of healthy thinking
Wisdom was highly prized among all cultures of the ancient Middle East but the wisdom of Israel stood head and shoulders above them all. This distinctive emphasis was twofold: wisdom was revealed by God and as a result […]
‘Wisdom is as wisdom does’
One of my favourite movies is Forrest Gump. I think what makes the movie so memorable for me are some of the lines that come from the mouth of Forrest. They represent Forrest’s own view of the world […]
Shine brightly for Jesus
Alpha Canis Majoris – the “Dog” star – is the brightest star in our night sky. Known as Sirius, its name is taken from the Greek word meaning “scorching” or “glowing.”
Sirus is located 48 trillion miles – or […]
The Daily Choice for Joy
Running down the side of the house where Karen and I live is a long expanse of verge that, apart from a couple of nice trees, is completely devoid of life.
Well, almost completely.
During the Winter season with its […]
Joy and the Big Picture
“The Starry Night” is one of the most well-known paintings in Western culture and is regarded as being Vincent van Gogh’s finest achievement.
However, as popular as it is, only a few would know the story behind its creation.
When […]
Humility and Joy
I think it is fair to say that humility is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about joy.
We associate joy with feelings of delight and peace whereas humility brings up thoughts of weakness, […]
Keep your focus
Every successful sprinter will tell you that the key to winning is to keep your focus on the finish line. Never look to see where your opponent is and most certainly, never look back!
In his wonderful book, A […]
Joy Stealers
“Anxiety is a thin stream of fear, trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.”
What a powerful picture this paints of the effect of worry, stress and fear on […]
People who leave their mark
I had heard of Ted Gibson by reputation only. He was acknowledged as one of the premier theologians in Australia and as the Principal of the Baptist Theological College of Queensland he had overseen a period of enormous […]
Running free from the weight of the Past
In my final year of High School I lined up for my heat in the 200 metres sprint and with about two thirds of the race run, I found myself out in front and on my own.
For one […]
Jesus, Joy and Humility
Paul’s exhortation for Christians to “think of others as better than themselves” in Phil. 2:3 is a call for us to live a counter-cultural lifestyle. Humility was not regarded as a virtue in the ancient world, nor is […]