Imagine for a moment a virus. A virus which begins claiming the lives of the frail and vulnerable across the world. It is a communicable disease that spreads like previous strains. But it catches the…
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The Mature Masculine
The mature masculine: 1. Does parental intimacy well. 2. Creates life. Doesn’t destroy it. 3. Knows his Source, relationally. 4. Exposes darkness, inside and out. Of late, my heart has been stirred around the need…
What I like most about you
‘Do you know what I like most about you, Cadell?’ I asked my 8-year-old, as I looked in his eyes. ‘What? My lego skills? My hugs?’ He replied. Eyes wide, hoping to get it right….
6 Reasons this Aussie Dad isn’t doing Halloween
I’m not looking forward to Halloween night. I know, for a fact, that I’m not the only Aussie who feels this way. Halloween has only been a ‘thing’ in Australia for the last few years….
5 pressing post-election questions for my U.S. friends.
For a solid nine months now, the world has been watching the US election campaign unfold. Mainstream and social media commentary has filled our eyes and ears with professional and personal opinions; smear campaigns, accusations and…
Caring for Sheep on too little Sleep – Sobering stats for Church Leaders.
I must confess, I was one of the ignorant soul who would go to work on Monday after serving in a voluntary role at church on a Sunday and bitterly wonder why the pastor took the Monday or Friday off. I now get it.
Sermon – You, the Land and Spiritual Dynamics
At short notice I was asked to preach at a midweek service in Brisbane. I felt the nudge of the Lord to release some revelation before the end of the year. In this audio recording I…
Sermon – Watch With Me
I preached a message from Matthew 26 on Jesus request to His disciples in the Garden of Gesthemane. I feel it’s a timely word for the church on friendship. This message has since been requested…
Terror in Australia. Are we just reaping?
The thought of a violence-bent nation and culture crossing our borders and posing a threat to our nation is almost unfathomable to many Australians today. Last week Australian authorities thwarted a ‘beheading’ plot said to…