by David Tensen | 7 Feb, 2020 | All, Poetry, recommended links
THAT PHOTO OF YOU ON YOUR FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL When I look at that photo of you on your first day at school; I mean, really look at it; I see myself. I see A young Wide-eyed Slightly-scared Smiling-for-the-photo Knot-in-my-stomach No-idea-on-what’s-coming Part of...
by David Tensen | 15 Jan, 2020 | All, recommended links
As many of you know, the 2020 fires in Australia has claimed the lives of many people and Australian wildlife. David’s daughter, Mia, has handmade a small batch of Koala Pins from clay. She’s hand-painted and varnished them too. All profits from these will...
by David Tensen | 21 Feb, 2019 | All, Poetry, recommended links
[Preface]. This poem is the opening and close piece in the 2020 collection of poems called The Wrestle. Available here Today, fellow fallers, recoverers, rescuers, winners, losers, famous and infamous, I bless you. The runners and the lame, the bankrupt and...
by David Tensen | 23 Dec, 2018 | All, NTMFS2018, recommended links
Reflecting on 2018, I’m recalling 7 things that made a big difference this year. I’m writing as a note to my future self – but they might be of help to you too. I used to have Gold status membership with Virgin Airlines. This meant I could access their airport...
by David Tensen | 21 Dec, 2018 | All, NTMFS2018, recommended links
Reflecting on 2018, I’m recalling 7 things that made a big difference this year. I’m writing as a note to my future self – but they might be of help to you too. Sadly, most Christian religious traditions rarely go out of their way to explore and explain different...
by David Tensen | 15 Dec, 2018 | All, recommended links
Preface: Reflecting on 2018, I’m recalling 7 things that made a big difference this year. I’m writing as a note to my future self – but they might be of help to you too. In Dec 2017 I personally offered mentorship to six guys in their 20s and 30s for a six month...
by David Tensen | 24 Sep, 2018 | All, recommended links
Friends First Church in Beaconsfield, Victoria are pleased to be hosting David Tensen in 2018. David has had a long history of involvement in prayer ministry and is always exploring new approaches and developing new skills. While having a concern for those in...
by David Tensen | 20 Sep, 2018 | All, recommended links
Have you ever noticed patterns in the way people treat you, or you treat others which go beyond rationality? For instance, maybe every time you look for help, there is no one available to help you. Or maybe every relationship you get into ends in a fight about money,...
by David Tensen | 1 Sep, 2018 | All, Audio, Children, health, Prayer, recommended links, Resource, Transformation
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-hS9pAbeiE This 30 minute audio prayer was especially developed for my own children as they battled with anxiety and fear. Since recording and releasing the prayer, adults and children alike have sent in stories and testimonies from...
by David Tensen | 29 Aug, 2018 | All, recommended links
Sept 4th Father Wounds and the Father’s Blessing with David Tensen Join David Tensen and students from around the world as they explore the roles of fathers in our development and life. Book a seat at the next class below. 10am and 7pm Brisbane, Australia time....
by David Tensen | 25 Aug, 2018 | All, recommended links
Join Natalie Tensen and students from around the world as they explore the roles of mothers in our development and life. Natalie is the co-author of the book More Precious than Pearls, and creator of the Mother’s Blessings Healing Prayer Album. She is a mother of...
by David Tensen | 31 Dec, 2017 | All, recommended links
Join us for 21 Days of Blessing by joining this group and get access to a daily blessing video like this one through to 20th January. www.facebook.com/groups/385724991855378/
by David Tensen | 8 Oct, 2017 | All, recommended links
How would you like to get a crash course in raising your gifted and unique HS Boy? (Because as you are seeing, different attention and parenting skills are needed so your boy can thrive in life) This exclusive webinar recording has kindly been made available by HSP...
by David Tensen | 21 Apr, 2017 | All, leadership, recommended links, SHIPS, Transformation
Yesterday’s ‘Sort your ship out’ post was so popular I thought to present some more on …ship dynamics. Imagine relationships were actual Ships. In order for an adult-to-adult RelationSHIP to sail, two or more people must agree to purchase and...
by David Tensen | 9 Dec, 2016 | All, recommended links, Resource, Transformation
Be set free and come to know more about covenants, relationships and the mysteries of God’s love. On 2nd and 3rd December 2016 over 120 people gathered for an intimate 1.5 day seminar in Australia to learn, love and decode their destiny in Christ. Speakers...
by David Tensen | 13 Dec, 2013 | All, recommended links, Resource, Transformation
I like to read. I seriously value those who take the time to write for the benefit of others. I do my best to make time for reading in midst of work and relational commitments and priorities. I read a lot on the kindle app on my mobile phone to make the most of the...
by David Tensen | 2 Jul, 2013 | All, recommended links
Here’s an overview of what we do at Elijah House. Check out www.elijahhouse.com.au for course and seminar details. About Elijah House Ministry Australia from david tensen on Vimeo. [youtube 7wBvdG1R9xM]
by David Tensen | 11 Apr, 2013 | General News, recommended links
If you are looking for some help with raising young boys and girls, Caloundra CityLife Baptist are hosting several parenting seminars in the coming months. I recommend you head over to http://caloundrafamilies.com/ to check out the line-up, topics, dates and book...
by David Tensen | 18 Mar, 2013 | Audio, health, Prayer, recommended links, Resource
Preached at Caloundra City Life Baptist Church as part of the series leading up to Easter. Reading from John 19:1-27. Narrowing in on verse 11. See how Jesus, in the midst of his own pain, reaches out to Pilate and brings healing to his heart. Sermon Notes are...
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...
