Unpacking Christmas (Titus 2:11-14)

Over the Christmas season, people from all around the world will share in the joy of giving and receiving gifts. I’m sure that everyone is looking forward to gathering around the Christmas tree over the next few days to give the presents they have bought or made for family and friends, and to receive the... Continue Reading →

Justified (Romans 3:19-28)

When was the last time you were caught doing something wrong? Some of us might find it difficult to remember a time when that happened. That could be because either we rarely do anything wrong, or we might be good at not getting caught. Others of us, however, might find it a bit easier. Maybe... Continue Reading →

Released (Luke 13:10-17)

Most dog owners would probably agree that their pets are happiest when they are running free. There are times when dogs need to be on a leash, such as when they are going for a walk in a public place. At other times, it might be necessary to tie them up, for example if visitors... Continue Reading →

Guiding into Faith (Galatians 3:23-29)

Getting a driver’s license is a significant step on the journey from childhood to becoming an adult. While many things have changed over the years in how we get our driver’s licenses, what hasn’t changed is the need to have an experienced driver guiding the learner in how to drive a car safely. To do... Continue Reading →

Hope (Jeremiah 33:14-16)

Not too long ago, before digital technology, if we were taking a photograph, we would need to load film into a camera, take the shot, wait until we had filled the roll of film, take the film to a chemist or some other place to be developed, and then wait at least a few more... Continue Reading →

Expectation or gift? (Mark 2:23-3:6)

Next weekend, the second weekend in June, will be a long weekend for most Australians to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III. Whatever our thoughts might be about the monarchy, most of us will probably be happy about the public holiday as it gives us an extra day to relax and do something enjoyable... Continue Reading →

Freedom In Christ (John 8:31-36)

If you’ve done any shopping over the last month or so, you probably would have seen some ghosts, witches, hairy spiders, and pumpkins with faces carved into them around the shops. In recent years, the celebration of Halloween has shifted from being something we only hear about from the USA and see on our televisions... Continue Reading →

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