A reflection on life, human expectation, personal growth, and what matters above all from Jean Williams. An excerpt: God is the author of my story. And he’s a far better author than I could ever be. I wouldn’t have written so much hardship into the recent pages of our life. But as I look back, …
Mark Buchanan writes on the need to be more and less indignant as a follower of Jesus. Indignation – being ticked off, put out, riled up – is typically a sign of sheer pettiness. It’s no more than hissy fit. A melt down. A tantrum. It’s the behavior of a spoiled child. It’s what the …
From an article on the St Helen’s blog: We should walk into church with something of the following attitude. 1. Walk into church… as partners in the gospel As Charlie preached to us from Philippians, he showed us that Paul was thankful for the Philippians partnership in the gospel (Philippians 1v5). And as he did …
Another highlight at the Queensland Presbyterian Assembly was hearing from Nathan Carse who co-coordinates the chapter of Krosswerdz Brisbane. He finds himself regularly in the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre where he runs weekly Bible studies, Hip-Hop workshops (MMAD) and is a part of monthly Church services within the centre. Thoughtful, passionate and talented, Nathan’s creative …
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