If only we really knew. We live expecting the sun to go on, Rising and setting. Having the world at our fingertips, But sitting still. Watching. Waiting. If only we really knew. That the world we see before us, Will not always be. That time can’t be paused, But it flows as a constant reminder…
First Breath
God is the breath of life and breathing is key to our health – we must breathe to live, and right from a baby’s first breath, God is there. After months growing within the warmth and safety of its mother, a baby who endures hours of labour while being squished and squeezed is born. Despite…
The Struggle Is Real… But So Is He
Jesus’ resurrection was the dawn of a phenomenon. Just like the first appearance of light in the morning sky, the resurrection was God’s shining declaration of love for all humanity; the miracle after a sacrifice that has given us salvation. It initiated the upheaval of men and women eager to spread the gospel, starting with…
Being Content In Your Singleness
So this month we have focused a lot on dealing with romantic relationships but in order to be in a relationship, we need to be single first. As great as it is to be in a relationship, singleness is a very vital part of your life. How you treat your singleness will be evident in…
Seeking Renewal
The good old Aussie mantra: “If it aint broke, don’t fix it”. We have all heard of it, and perhaps even been conditioned to believe it. This saying of old may well apply to farm machinery, but it should not be considered as an approach to our Christian walk, emotional health or relationships. We may…
Life-Lines?
Lifelines, Friends waiting to be called, Expecting to help at any given moment. Right when you slip up Something, someone to catch you. You stumble each day trying to avoid the call. Trying to get along without any help. But. What if we spend our whole life walking a line? To reach our goals…
How God Brings Diamonds Out Of Pressure
I love science! When I think of pressure my mind begins to explore, gas laws, space and scuba diving, but perhaps the most fascinating application of pressure is the formation of diamonds. Diamonds start off as ordinary carbon atoms trapped under the earth’s crust. 150 kilometres or more below the surface, this carbon undergoes enormous…
Pastor’s Child Or Child Of God?
As a child, I grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist church. I was conceived by Adventist parents and was also dedicated and baptised into the Seventh-day Adventist church. I always loved God and am grateful that He died on the cross for us and has given us the promise of Salvation. As a child, I…
Worship In My Activewear
Did you know that since 2013 sales of woman’s activewear has increased by 50 per cent? More than $30 million is spent in Australia each year on activewear. That’s a lot of tights, tees and tops. But less than 30 per cent of this activewear is used in exercise. So what’s going on? Why has…
How To Deal With Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is the most common denominator in bad life choices. We are constantly surrounded by people with different lifestyles and principles to us, and our friendship groups will most likely be the same. This may mean that our friends might try to persuade us into acts we don’t agree with. So how do we…