Learning to follow Jesus in 21st Century Australia
You probably don’t need to be a fig farmer to connect with what’s happening in the Parable of the Fig Tree which Jesus tells in Luke 13:6-9. Anyone who has had limited success in cultivating plants can probably identify with the frustration of the person who came looking for figs but didn’t find any for... Continue Reading →
Over Christmas Eve and Day, we had four services and I preached three different messages. Instead of writing and posting each one, here’s a summary of what I said… Christmas Eve – ‘Revealed Grace’ (Titus 2:11) Sometimes Christmas can seem to be like a Where’s Wally? picture. These are pictures with lots of detail which... Continue Reading →
What would you do if your employer handed a large amount of money over to you and asked you to look after it for them? There are so many things we could do with that money! For example, we might put it in a long-term savings account and earn a reasonable amount of interest. Or,... Continue Reading →
Being fair is something that a lot of people think is really important. In Australian culture we value giving someone a ‘fair go’. What we usually mean by that is that all people should have the same opportunities. If people are disadvantaged in some way, they should be able to give something a go to... Continue Reading →
I can get a bit excited when I find out that one of my favourite bands will be playing in Adelaide. Usually when I jump online to buy tickets, I find that different tickets cost different amounts, depending on how close to the stage they are, whether they are seating or standing, or whether they... Continue Reading →
It has been said that there are three topics of conversation that should never be discussed in polite company: politics, religion and football. The reason is that people hold deep and strong personal convictions about these. When we start discussing them who hold different points of view, these differences in opinions soon become evident, arguments... Continue Reading →
There is a game played in sideshows and arcades where the player tries to shoot as many basketballs as possible through a hoop in a limited amount of time. The goal is to make as many successful shots as you can. If you successfully make the shots in a specific time, you win a prize.... Continue Reading →
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 →
There is a popular recording artist and musician named Ed Sheeran who has been following a theme with his album covers over the last decade. In 2011 he released a CD with his face on the cover plus a small addition symbol in the corner. The album is simply known by that symbol and is... Continue Reading →
Pastor Eugene Online 