by David Tensen | 25 Mar, 2020 | All, leadership, original thoughts, Resource, Social Media, Transformation
See the spike on that graph? It’s labeled Mt. Stupid. Right now, that’s pretty much where most of our COVID-19 related posts are situated. The Dunning-Kruger Effect illustrates how most of us approach knowledge. It starts with knowing nothing. Next minute,...
by David Tensen | 25 Aug, 2019 | All, original thoughts, Resource, Transformation
BECAUSE IT’S FATHERS DAY IN AUS 1ST SEPT – I’VE MADE THIS A FREE COURSE. Have you ever been asked to bless another person only to discover you didn’t have much to say? I mean we bless our food at meal times but when it comes to others so many...
by David Tensen | 2 Nov, 2018 | All, Church -, General News, health, leadership, original thoughts, Shame, Transformation
Person A: “I’m in pain. I need help.” Person B: “OK… I see,” Person A: “OK??! Well, I’m telling you because I need you to be here for me. I need someone to care… and possibly help me too!” Right here, at this point, any number...
by David Tensen | 6 Jun, 2016 | All, original thoughts, Transformation
Duet 5:33 You shall walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you shall possess. You may know, deep in your spirit, that where you live isn’t...
by David Tensen | 24 Jul, 2015 | All, original thoughts, Transformation
Hi friends, We wanted to share with you some insights into our world. God is so good and faithful. It’s hard to know where the year has gone. We are in awe with what He has allowed us to be part of and the doors that are opening. As some of you may have read in...
by David Tensen | 23 Jun, 2015 | All, Intercession, original thoughts, Prayer
More than ever before, our personal decisions are of national importance. I believe we are in such an important spiritual season right now. The past 3-4 weeks have been like a testing ‘Hinge Season’ for so many people. I’m hearing of a lot of activity during the...
by David Tensen | 29 Apr, 2015 | All, leadership, original thoughts, Prayer, Social Media, Transformation
In the early hours of this morning. Several thousand kilometres from where I live, two Australian men were intentionally murdered by firing squad in Bali, Indonesia. My social media feed filled up with heartfelt posts, thoughts, paintings and links to articles on...
by David Tensen | 19 May, 2014 | All, Audio, Church -, original thoughts, Transformation
In this brief 24 minute message I cover 2 of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:8&9. I also pose that the opposite stance to peacemaking is peacekeeping. A challenging message. Preached 18th May 2014 at Caloundra CityLife Baptist. Download the message here: (right...
by David Tensen | 4 Jan, 2014 | All, original thoughts, Transformation
#WOW. 366 days ago I posted this on Facebook: “In the last 10 days we drove 1300km. Preached twice. Got broken into and robbed. Announced a new ministry position for ’13. Kid breaks out in sores. New pup’s life taken by a snake. Plus other stuff I...
by David Tensen | 30 Dec, 2013 | All, Audio, original thoughts, Resource, Transformation
Yesterday’s message from Caloundra Citylife. We are on the threshold of 2013 and 2014. How will you remember the year past? More importantly, how does God remember? This recording includes several encouraging words and scriptures from others at Caloundra...
by David Tensen | 7 Aug, 2013 | All, Children, original thoughts, Transformation
I recently watched the ABSENT Movie. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend you do. It outlines the epidemic of fatherless generations and it’s’ effect on society. Some of my favourite authors and thinkers appear in the doco including Richard Rohr and...
by David Tensen | 21 Feb, 2013 | Children, original thoughts, Prayer, recommended links, Resource
I have three young children under 10. One of the many questions we are asked when talking with parents about prayer ministry and inner healing is, “How can I pray for my kids? I can hardly get them to sit still at dinner, let alone for any prayer or civilised...
by David Tensen | 20 Jan, 2013 | Audio, Church -, original thoughts, Prayer, recommended links, Resource, Transformation
I’ve been meditating and considering the importance of ‘Vulnerability’ since September. This morning I shared at Caloundra CityLife Baptist on the Vulnerability of God – it’s really an amazing truth. SUMMARY I believe we were created for...
by David Tensen | 1 Dec, 2012 | All, leadership, original thoughts, recommended links, Transformation
Have heard again in the past weeks about a stack of guys, my age (mid-thirties) really experience some major change in their lives. Some forced, some voluntary. I know God is stirring and preparing a new Generation of Leaders. They are breaking out of the mould set...
by David Tensen | 14 Nov, 2012 | All, original thoughts, Prayer, Transformation
In many respects, both my wife and I are first generation Christians. I know there is a Godly heritage both down our family lines that goes back beyond grandparents but from where we stand today, neither of us were raised in Christian homes with God-conscience and God...
by David Tensen | 9 Nov, 2012 | health, leadership, original thoughts, Prayer, Transformation
I was talking to a good friend on the topic of validation and offence this week. He shared about a recent sly and undermining remark from an acquaintance that was directed at him. Ouch! It shook him a little and he spent the next few hours praying and thinking about...
by David Tensen | 15 Jul, 2011 | original thoughts, Social Media
Have you ever posted a status on a social media platform like Facebook or Twitter only to find that nobody likes it, retweets it, or talks to you about it when you next see them? I mean, you knew this was GOLD! You knew that this status would draw at least one Like...
by David Tensen | 1 Jul, 2011 | General News, leadership, original thoughts
It was this time in 2008 I set myself the goal to spend the next financial year deliberately networking and growing my circle of business connections on the coast. My goal was to have a meal or coffee with a new person every week for 52 weeks. By far the best business...
by David Tensen | 28 Jun, 2011 | General News, original thoughts
I lived in Japan a few years back. Broadband there is uncapped, very fast and bundled with a phone and TV service for about $100 per month, it seemed cheap to me. Still, to my surprise, I met plenty of people who didn’t need internet at home. Or they...
by David Tensen | 25 Nov, 2010 | General News, original thoughts, Resource
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a USQ digimarketing workshop with keynote speaker Dr. Ian Fenwick. It was a practical and refreshing change from the hype that often surrounds the digital marketing and social media market space. Some of the biggest take-aways...
