There are so many characters in Scripture, many who stand out in our minds as ‘superheroes’ for one reason or the other. Yet despite their amazing achievements, often it is their weaknesses, their struggles, which resonate with us and set an example for us to learn from. These exceptional characters provide ‘superhero’ moments, as well as more ‘human’ moments, which, … Read More
Grateful
The goal of this plan is to take you through 7 days of thankfulness. It will help you explore different aspects of thankfulness and our need for thankfulness every day. To sign up for the 7-day devotional click on this link to read: with our church individually
Who is the neighbour I cannot see?
In Luke 10, Jesus affirms the commands to love God wholeheartedly and to “‘Love your neighbour as yourself’” (Luke 10:27). Jesus is then asked for clarification: “And who is my neighbour?” This remains an important question. Especially when the neighbour we may be failing to love is out of sight. Recently I attended a Baptist World Aid session on the … Read More
It Starts with G’day
What does it take for a crowd of strangers to become a welcoming community? It starts with something very simple: saying G’day. When we walk into a crowd, most of us gravitate towards people we know. We form close circles with friends. Before long, without intending it, we can leave others standing on the outside. To become a welcoming and … Read More
More Than a Members Meeting
What would our church become if we made our decisions simply by following our own wisdom and desires, rather than remaining in Jesus and listening for the leading of his Spirit? Jesus says in John 15:5, “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” This is not … Read More
Do what righteous people do. Pray.
James 5:16-18 “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again, he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.” James encourages us … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
This Sunday is our annual Thanksgiving Service! It’s the week in the year where we take a moment pause as a church family to reflect back on God’s goodness to us over the year that has been, to notice how he has been working in and through us and to thank him for his love and faithfulness. Thankfulness or gratitude … Read More
Who will tell them if no one goes?
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” Romans 10:14 (NIV) Romans 10 asks a confronting question: how can people believe in Jesus if they have never heard about him? Behind … Read More
What Happens When We Give It a Go?
On Sunday 18 October we will gather as a church family for our annual Thanksgiving Sunday. It is one of the highlights of our year. Together we will celebrate what God has done through our church over the past 12 months and give thanks for his faithfulness. This year we have helped one another to “Give it a Go”. It … Read More
When God Is in the Chances
In Exodus 28:30, the high priest carried two mysterious objects called the Urim and Thummim. These names translate as “lights” and “perfections”. They were one way Israel sought God’s guidance, yet Scripture never explains exactly how they worked. Some suggest that one object was drawn from the priest’s breastpiece to reveal an answer. In modern terms, that sounds like tossing … Read More
More than basketball
Our Unley Park Basketball Club season finishes this Saturday with three of our five teams playing in the Grand Final. Our club emphasises these five values: participation (every person matters), growth (we give our best and train to be even better), teamwork (we play with humility, passion and integrity), fair play (we give honour and show respect) and the game … Read More
What are your big questions that shape your life right now?
Most of us ask questions about significance, identity, relationships, vocation. Do I matter? Who am I? Where do I belong? What should I do with my life? But these questions are not theoretical, they are personal. What does belonging look like for me now? What is God asking of me in this season? How should I respond? Following Jesus does … Read More