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
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
Who TEACHES young men what strength is for?
Titus 2:6-7 “encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate Dads, but it also raises a bigger question: who is helping shape the next generation of men? There is pointed conversation today about the “manosphere” and the messages young men are hearing about … Read More
Walking Together with Jesus
Luke 24:13-35 After the crucifixion of Jesus, two followers left Jerusalem confused, discouraged and disillusioned. In Jesus they had seen remarkable things, yet they could not make sense of his violent death. Walking together did not give them the answers. They needed Jesus to open their eyes. As they walked, Jesus joined them on the road. He helped them understand … Read More
Start with Mercy
When a choice feels urgent, we often rush towards a solution. We weigh the options, imagine the outcomes and ask, “What should I do?” Romans 12 invites us to begin somewhere else: “In view of God’s mercy.” First, remember God’s mercy towards you. You are loved by God, not because you have always chosen well, but because he is gracious. … Read More
What if we learnt to notice what God is doing?
What if discernment was not a rare gift for a few spiritual experts, but a normal part of life as children of God? In John 5, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath. The religious leaders are offended, but Jesus gives us a remarkable window into his life with the Father: “The Son can do nothing by himself; he can … Read More