Category Archives: Relationships

Faith, hope and tears

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The shortest verse in the Bible is filled with empathy. Jesus, the author of life, understands what it feels like to experience grief and loss when a loved one dies. It hurts. It aches. We cry tears of sadness. We … Continue reading →

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No comment? On reflection, comment!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

In my recent post on A pastor’s pride I initially finished it with a request for people not to make comments. I wrote much the same thing on the Facebook link. It wasn’t that I was seeking to stifle comment or … Continue reading →

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A pastor’s pride

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Late last night I wept. I lay in my bed and I cried until my pillow was wet. What brought it on? It suddenly hit me how proud I’d become. My heart was full of me. And this blog was … Continue reading →

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Please let us speak

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

‘Confessions of a blind pastor’ or ‘A new view from the pew’. These were potential titles for this post. You see, I’ve started to observe church a little differently over the past year or so. Instead of being up front … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday and new life for Bronwyn

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Easter Sunday. Resurrection Sunday. The day Jesus Christ rose from the grave and first appeared to his disciples. The first day of the week. The first day of a new life, a glorious future, for all eternity, with the God … Continue reading →

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Bloody facebook

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

I have a love/hate relationship with Facebook. It’s awesome for staying in touch with people, good for keeping contact details up to date, more interesting and engaging than email, fantastic for hearing what people are doing, a nice way to … Continue reading →

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Macca’s book

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Wow! I have my own book. Last Sunday I was welcomed back onto the staff team at Crossroads and presented with a book. I was gobsmacked and completely humbled as I looked through it. In fact, it was hard to … Continue reading →

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Talking with kids about God

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Having read Grumpy Day, by Stephanie Carmichael and Jessica Green, I admit to having hoped there were more books in the series! There are four and they’re all delightful, with engaging stories and colourful, homely pictures. Friends have told me … Continue reading →

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Love is a verb

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Love ain’t a drug Despite what you’ve heard Yeah love ain’t a thing Love is a verb Love ain’t a thing Love is a verb (John Mayer) Today is another anniversary – far more special to me than yesterday’s. It … Continue reading →

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Grumpy Day

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

It was raining yesterday, so I took the time to read Grumpy Day by Stephanie Carmichael and Jessica Green. To be honest, I didn’t make much time – just as long as it takes to read a children’s book. I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Our miracle baby

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

This has been a big weekend. I’ve spent much of the day talking with people about our wonderful friend, Chappo, who went home to be with the Lord last night. We’ve just returned from the ‘Shine a Light on Lung … Continue reading →

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Chappo’s gain

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

 Chappo John Charles Chapman 23 July 1930 – 16 November 2012 being with Christ is better by far I received news earlier this evening that John Chapman was not expected to live much longer. He was in ICU, his breathing … Continue reading →

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The key to resolving conflict

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

I’m not much of a fan of conflict – especially when it involves me. I don’t like causing it and I don’t like being on the receiving end of it. Give me peace and harmony any day! But conflict happens. … Continue reading →

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50 not out – thank God!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

Had my birthday on Sunday. 50 not out! To be honest, late last year I seriously doubted I’d see this day. As the news of cancer hit us like a tsunami… as we sat drawing up my will… as I … Continue reading →

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Will I be the biggest loser?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

My 13 year old is concerned that I should be more active, drinking less coffee, not snacking on chocolate, and shedding the kilos. He is now well trained as a ‘personal trainer’ after watching just about every episode of The Biggest … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a wedding, or a marriage?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I’m taking my 45th wedding today. Or, as I like to put it, today I’ll be marrying my 46th woman… and my 45th man! You should be able to figure it out . It’s a beautiful Canberra Autumn day, the … Continue reading →

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Clumsy Christians

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

My experience of Christians is that many of them – including me – are really quite clumsy. Not literally stumbling or falling over ourselves, but often doing the social equivalent. We put our feet in our mouths, we make others … Continue reading →

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High points of marriage?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Some time back, Fiona and I attended a marriage enrichment workshop with other couples from our church. We were all encouraged to graph the high points and low points of our marriages. To be honest, I can’t remember exactly the … Continue reading →

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