Learning to follow Jesus in 21st Century Australia
The FIFA Football (or what we might call Soccer) World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The most recent World Cup began on 11th June and ran for 39 days involving teams from 48 nations. One hundred and four games were played in 16 cities across 3 countries with more... Continue Reading →
Over the last few months, we have witnessed a transformation of the Barossa landscape. The hard, dry ground of summer has come alive with new growth as we have been blessed with better rain than we have had in recent years. It is amazing to see the change that good rain brings to the country... Continue Reading →
When was the last time you learned something new? Some people find the idea of learning really difficult. It can bring up memories of long days at school, memorizing dates, facts and figures by rote, exercises that seemed totally unconnected with real life, or strict punishments if we stepped out of line. For others, learning... Continue Reading →
Sometimes when people play games or other team activities, they need to divide a larger group of people into two smaller teams. One way to do that is by using what is sometimes called a schoolyard pick. Two captains are chosen and they take turns in picking people from the larger group to be on... Continue Reading →
As I drive around the Barossa, at times I see people who are driving towards me raise their hand to acknowledge me. It’s something I’ve often seen motorcycle riders do over the years. They often give each other a wave or a nod to express solidarity and camaraderie to others who share their passion for... Continue Reading →
In 1981, two big names in the popular music scene of that time collaborated to write a song that described the stresses of life a lot of people were facing. Under Pressure, written and performed by the band Queen and solo artist David Bowie, became a big hit for the musicians. Its lyrics resonated with... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of movies and television shows set in courtrooms. For example, classic movies such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Twelve Angry Men all include a courtroom scene. More modern courtroom movies include A Few Good Men, My Cousin Vinny, Primal Fear, Legally Blonde, Big Daddy, just about anything by John Grisham,... Continue Reading →
After Paul’s dramatic conversion to the Christian faith on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-31), he spent the rest of his life traveling around the Eastern Mediterranean Sea spreading the gospel, establishing new churches and encouraging young Christian communities. In what is referred to as his Second Missionary Journey, which we can read about in... Continue Reading →
Building a house doesn’t happen by accident. A huge amount of planning needs to go into constructing a house, or any sort of building, if it is to serve its purpose and provide a suitable dwelling for the people who will live there. From the footings to the frame, the building materials, colours, internal fittings... Continue Reading →
Here is a summary of my messages over the Easter weekend as we continue to listen for God’s grace in his Word… Maundy Thursday: ‘Meals of Grace’ (Exodus 12:1-4,11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) The Easter long weekend is a time when a lot of people spend time with family. For some, it might mean a camping... Continue Reading →
Pastor Eugene Online 