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Another reason to protect Scripture in schools
As Christians in Australia, we are incredibly fortunate to be allowed to teach scripture classes in schools across the country. There are many compelling reasons why we should get involved and support schools ministry and these have been written about in great detail.
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I believe your promises are 'Yes' and 'Amen'
The fight has gone in me. I\'m lethargic, complacent. I know what God promised me before. When I asked him to confirm what he'd told me (for about the tenth time), he specifically answered me through his word, \"Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it."(Habakkuk 2 verse 2)
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Don't miss the opportunity
I recently took my sons to the 2014 A-League Grand Final between Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers. With 52,000 spectators we yelled, chanted and hung on every pass and missed shot. The game was 1-1 at full time after Brisbane scored with only 5 minutes left and had to go to extra time.
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Grow up
"It's not fair?" "Do I have to?" 'It wasn't me?"
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Relationships: the heart of our humanity
'A life without love? That's terrible! …Love is like oxygen…Love lifts us up where we belong. All you need is love!'.
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CAUTION: May contain traces of fun.
I am convinced that as Christians in the Western World we need to learn to have fun.
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On rules and legalism
Rules and legalism, despite having some value, can also be problems for Christians. In this article, I want to discuss how rules might be ineffective and then how they may be problems in themselves if we treat them with the wrong perspective.
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Giving credit where due
In our lives, we spend lots of time striving towards accomplishing all sorts of goals, but are these undertakings what truly make us happier?
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Life without credit cards
What is it like to be in debt?
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Top three extreme endurance events
As an endurance athlete I have come across many extreme events. Events such as the marathon (42km run) and Ironman Triathlon (3.8km swim, 180km ride, 42km run) were once considered extreme. Now the bar has been raised to new crazy levels.
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Desperation and faithfulness in suffering
Desperation is something I think we have all felt quite acutely in our lives. Sometimes it can feel like we try to do everything right, yet only receive suffering. Desperation can make us do strange and unkind things, producing a profound sense of loss and regret. This regret however doesn't even have to come from doing obvious wrong.
