Mums are flawed creatures. We see faults most clearly with those we live most closely. Yet, we are encouraged by both scripture and secular society to love and celebrate Mothers, for they are marvellous. As a small child, it’s normal to think that your family is, well, normal. You love your family unit because you… Continue reading On Mothers’ Day
Category: Christian
Christ died for sins, once for all. The righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.
Why are Sundays harder now?
Thoughts of a Melbourne Mum in lockdown Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by… Continue reading Why are Sundays harder now?
Ten Albums – (#10)
Rachel, Jess, Neets, Al, and Wally. Doesn’t quite roll off the tongue as well as John, Paul, George, and Ringo, but for me the most formative album is the one I got to help write and record.
Godparents
Godparents are something of an anachronism nowadays. I think that asking someone you trust to watch out for your kid is invaluable. There will come a time when Steph & I are anathema to our children, and when having another set of thoughtful, loving Christians praying for them and giving them wise counsel just seems like… Continue reading Godparents
Psalm 130:5-6
I wait for Yahweh; I wait and put my hope in His word. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning.
Proverbs 18
From Proverbs 18:18-22 When two “big men” go at it long enough, the best resolution is often a coin-toss. If your friend is offended, it can be harder to resolve than P vs NP. Reconnecting is as likely as the road runner being caught. So be careful with your mouth – it writes the cheques… Continue reading Proverbs 18
Proverbs 29
Political climbers hate the truth and whoever speaks it, but good leaders protect honest men. (Don’t be a fool who lets his anger vent without restraint. Keep it under control, frame its truth constructively, and gain a reputation for wisdom.) Any leader who cultivates yes-men & liars will end up surrounded by evil. (Both the… Continue reading Proverbs 29
Psalm 28
To you, my king, I call – don’t ignore my cry lest I collapse in a heap. Hear my pleas for mercy, when I cry for help and turn, with eyes cast down, toward your Son, my saviour. Don’t lump me in with the baddies – they work toward evil while smiling & nodding their… Continue reading Psalm 28
Psalm 126
When The Lord restored my fortunes, I was as surprised as anyone. My mouth formed a strange upward shape long unknown. Then my colleagues would say: “God has been kind to him.”
Proverbs 19
Verses 17-23 in my own translation. Being kind to the poor is like loaning God money. He never goes bankrupt and always pays you back. Discipline your kids well while they are young, or you will watch them suffer when they are older and you can no longer fix things. Men with anger management issues… Continue reading Proverbs 19