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 →
Birds, Flowers & Worries (Matthew 6:25-33)
There are a lot of good things about living in the Barossa Valley. Over the last year since we’ve moved here, two aspects I enjoy about living here are the birds and the flowers. There are a wide variety of birds that live in the Barossa. I can understand why they can be a problem.... 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 →
Giving Love (John 3:1-17)
The Barossa Valley is a beautiful place. People from all around the world travel to the Barossa to enjoy its rolling hills, picturesque valleys, majestic gumtrees, and vineyards that seem to go for ever. Visitors to the Barossa are also able to enjoy delicious food, spectacular wines, and welcoming, hospitable locals! I wonder if, for... Continue Reading →