Greater Is He that is in me than He that is in the world. 1 John 4 verse 4 (NIV). Songs speak to me. Whether its the melody, the beat or the lyrics, songs are one way that God gets my attention. Recently, I was talking to the Lord about a re-occurring problem I have …
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Devotional | Is God in Control?
Do you remember being told the moral of a story when you were a child? Something that helped you understand life better? They aren’t just found in fables. Morals are generally a pithy, short sentence which make sure you don’t forget or miss the point of the story. And a good one really sticks with …
Devotional | Is God Overwhelmed?
The last few months have been challenging. Actually the last several years have been difficult. My body seems to want to age despite my demands that it doesn’t. It’s needed lots of maintenance and suffered lens transplants (which are often referred to as cataract surgery). Kidney stone removals have required seven different rounds of anaesthetic. …
Devotional | God’s Selection Strategy: Beyond the Obvious Choice
Have you noticed how we’re naturally drawn to the most obvious or popular choice? We admire and support people who are expected to win, whether in leadership, at work, or even in church—often ignoring warning signs. Or worse, missing the warnings completely. Yet God chooses beyond the spotlight. He is not influenced by popularity or …
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Devotional | Feeling God’s Pleasure
‘Sing to the Lord, a new song, Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.’ Psalm 96:1,2 NIV I grew up in a family that was overly religious and very strict – my grandparents’ home became my home when I was nearly three …
A Devotional | Eternal Glorious Rest
Since May 2014 God has been teaching me about rest and I experienced a new lesson the other day….. It was a busy day but a good day. I was able to bless a friend with a homemade lunch and it was wonderful to catch up. Then I was able to help with the pickup …
Devotional | STOP, THIEF!
I’m curious how many of you have engaged in theft this week. I’m sure some of you reading this are feeling offended that I’ve accused you of an action generally considered unchristian. After all, good people don’t do things like steal. But I’m also curious how many of you, if you went through your bag, …
DEVOTIONAL | The Things We Believe
We recently started doing a series at our church called ‘Who Told You That?’ and we’re looking at some of the misconceptions we have about God and the Bible. It’s been an interesting series to prepare for as it’s made me look at some of my beliefs and ask myself where that belief started. The …
Devotional | Peace, Perfect Peace – a Promise and an Instruction
Early in January, we had three wonderful nights at a retreat house in the border ranges of northern NSW. As we arrived at this little place of peace, I asked the question. God what do you want me to do in 2026? My strength is limited. What is the best way to use the strength …
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Experiencing the Wonder of It All: From Eden to Every Day
How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Psalm 104:24 Eden: Experiencing the First Sense of Wonder Have you ever thought about how Adam and Eve must have experienced the wonder of God’s creation as they explored the Garden of Eden? Wandering amidst the …
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