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 […]

“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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As we re-commenced our series in Philippians last week we focused particularly on Paul’s encouragement in Philippians.2:15 that we are to “shine like stars in the universe.”

As I said last Sunday, I think this is especially relevant for […]

I read the following quote by John Ortberg recently and thought how appropriate it is for us as God’s people at this moment in history:

“The chance to trust God when trusting isn’t easy is wide open. The prospect […]

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 […]

As I write this article Australia’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 has just concluded.

“What in the world does mental health have to do with relationships?” you ask.

Everything, actually – especially in this time of what has come to […]

If I was asked to name what I think is the number one issue that Christians struggle with today, without hesitation I would say it is anxiety.

Over the past fourteen years I have had many conversations with people […]