How to cope with going back to work after holidays
- Craig Josling •
- 27 December 2017
Having a big picture view of life puts work in perspective for me. It helps me not to worry too much but to try to be content and to take each day as it comes, knowing that heaven isn’t too far away.
Down-under round-up: 19 August 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 19 August 2015
This week: public acknowledgement of media bias against those who don't want marriage redefined; what to say to your spouse when you have nothing nice to say; the advantages of consecutive expository preaching; the intolerance of tolerance.
How I do one-to-one ministry
- Alison Blake •
- 7 March 2017
A practical outline of one woman's approach to reading the Bible one-to-one.
Profile of a vine worker: Chris Drombetta
- Marty Sweeney •
- 1 January 2018
Commit to infuse vine work into your regular responsibilities, whether this means in your committee meetings, family car rides, one-to-one meetings, setting up chairs or counselling.
Disciple-making ministry tip: Don't count sheep!
- Shirley Mainstone •
- 10 August 2015
Many older people—and some younger ones too—have difficulty sleeping right through the night, spending hours or minutes trying to go to sleep. Many years ago, I was discussing insomnia with Dr Paul White, the famous “Jungle Doctor”. He stated, “If I can’t sleep, I don’t count sheep, I talk to the Shepherd.” The idea fascinated me, as a very frustrating time could then be used for something worthwhile.
The art of biblical interpretation: A covenant book
- John McClean •
- 14 August 2015
In the ancient world, a covenant established a relationship of solidarity and loyalty. It was based on solemn promises, sealed with signs, and often regulated by a covenant document (the book of Deuteronomy is the fullest example in the Bible). The covenant document came from the lord of the covenant, stating who he was and how the relationship with his people had been established, and giving the conditions of the relationship.
Is your church a safe house for criminals?
- Andrew Barry •
- 7 August 2015
When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, he wept bitterly over the people and spoke about the temple’s imminent obliteration, in part because the temple was operating as a “den of robbers” (Luke 19:41-46). The inspection grade was a clear fail!
Down-under round-up: 5 August 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 5 August 2015
Links that matter on Australia and racism, four reasons to expect fruit, family devotions, The Gospel Coalition Australia, the redefinition of marriage, and transgender issues from a doctor's perspective.
Are we there yet?: 'Exile' in the Bible
- Lionel Windsor •
- 2 March 2017
This world is our God-created home, and yet it’s also not our home. How are we to understand this tension, and how are we to live and minister in light of it? Lionel Windsor looks at the place of ‘exile’ in the sweep of the Bible’s teaching.
Who rules: The lay or the clergy?
- Mike Leite •
- 3 January 2018
Since the beginning of the church there has been unhealthy tension between the shepherd and the sheep, the appointed leaders and those they lead.
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