The definition of an influencer is “someone who affects or changes the way that other people behave” (Cambridge Dictionary). You know there are those people who change how you act. The way you speak, the way you dress, your interests and even friends change due to these influencers. It’s amazing how much like sheep we…
People-watching is a pretty creepy hobby when you think about it. But hey! Somehow, we’ve managed to make it socially acceptable and that’s good – ‘cause I quite enjoy it. I particularly like watching people socialise – you can learn a lot about someone by seeing how they act around other people, especially how they…
Of the descriptions of Jesus found in the gospels and beyond, my favourite—out of so many profound, beautiful and challenging descriptions—is probably one of the least quoted, most skipped over of the Jesus pictures. It’s found in Matthew 12:17–21: “This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him: ‘Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen.…
On the 10th of July after rushing through Sydney International Airport at a flustering speed, 34 of North New South Wales Conference’s Young Adults, Next Generation Ministers and accompanying parents boarded a plane to Manila. Our final destination was the island of Mindoro, where across 40 sites we would preach the Revelation of Hope message…
We are living in an ever-changing world which is getting busier and busier. The hustle-and-bustle of life can easily cause us to become disconnected from our community and even those quite close to us. Like a congregation singing different hymns in different keys at the same time… which would not sound any good. Our busy…
Moving is hard. There is so much stuff you need to organise and to get done within a short space of time. It’s really stressful. How do I know? Well, I just moved interstate for a new job. I don’t know if it was the right decision to move, but I made the move to…
There are days where I feel like I am not where I am supposed to be. Inevitably, there are moments where I feel stuck. Dealing with the brokenness in my heart and the emptiness that I carry around. I also know that no matter the places I have gone or the depths I am in…
There were two very important trees in the garden of Eden. The first was the root of all evil, both literally and figuratively, AKA the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The second- its far less talked about counterpart -was The Tree of Life. The first takes centre stage, not only in Genesis…
After my great-grandmother died, those sorting through her possessions were surprised to find a little book full of writing. The contents of the little book were even more interesting- it was, rather than the expected recipe book or a personal diary, it was something even more fascinating, a log. It was a meticulously kept list…
As the years pass, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018– and now 2019!! I have begun to realise the reality that this world is not my home. The saying “I’m just passing through” really hits home… I feel now more than ever the calling that I have been given to reveal the endless love of God to…