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Faith in God is believing His Word over anything you may see, hear or experience. Married to SueAnn and living in Newcastle NSW Australia - We both love Jesus - he is our strength, our Hope and our Redeemer.
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Stepping into the next moment
Life can be a trial. Things happen constantly that keep us ever vigilant ever watchful ever on our guard. Maybe life is a bit hectic for you, things can so quickly get on top of us; life has so many… Read More ›
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Souvenirs
We all like to collect souvenirs – places we have been maybe – little trinkets of mementos of people who have meant a lot to us and places that have touched our lives. Photo albums, books, letters tied with ribbons,… Read More ›
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There is no denying
William Tyndale was strangled and burnt at the stake in 1536 for heresy because he dared to stand up for Christ and translated the Bible into English. Pastor Saeed Abedini is currently in his 3rd of an 8 year sentence… Read More ›
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Indescribable
Do you like me rush around and get into your day, hardly thinking about just how amazing ‘the day’ actually is? When you think about it here we are perched on a spinning giant ball hurtling through space at a… Read More ›
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Shooting at others and wounding yourself
Who can forget the amazing story of the Cheerleader Mum who hired a hit man to murder her daughter’s competitor’s Mother? Wanda Holloway’s claim to fame blew the newspaper stands off their feet with this amazing story of envy, jealousy… Read More ›
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…But I'm still asking why.
. WHY? Good question. Why does a lot of things happen when they are not supposed to – it’s a question that often doesn’t get answered I’m afraid. When we look at the world stage and what is happening it… Read More ›
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Thistles and Weeds
How are you at weeding? I’m hopeless – after five minutes I have given up completely! Weeds are a pain – just when you think you have the garden looking reasonable, along they come with their baggage and just move… Read More ›
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Obstacles, Courage, Dangers and Bears
Just been reading the tragic news of Lorna Weafer, who was fatally killed by a black bear in May this year. The 36 year old was employed by Suncor and was an Instrument Technician working on an isolated job site… Read More ›
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Mercy, Grace and Truth
John 1: 16-17 tells us “…and of His fullness we have all received” and again that “Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” Pretty astounding when you think about it that WE HAVE RECEIVED HIS (JESUS’) FULLNESS. The very completeness… Read More ›
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Revealed: Letting the cat out of the bag
Just reading a book by John Bevere called EXTRAORDINARY. It has certainly been a journey and an eye-opening one at that. In His book John maintains that we as humans have three images our “projected’ image, our “perceived” image and… Read More ›
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Treasure, Triumph and Tragedy
He was a man possessed! He was more than possessed, he was also obsessed – obsessed about a certain treasure – he knew existed and he knew he would have to find!! He had read about it, dreamt about it,… Read More ›
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Little miss Giggles
Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” (Luke 18:27) Can the impossible happen? Short answer Yes – I know for a fact it can – I would have thought it was impossible for me to change… Read More ›
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Princesses, Princes and Paupers
Hypocrisy! Even the word sends chills down our spines. Don’t you just hate hypocrisy? I have heard many many times when talking about my Christianity these words (and I guess we have all been on the receiving end of them… Read More ›
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Jumping in Muddy Puddles
Peppa Pig just LOVES jumping in muddy puddles! – Makes me wonder just how many of us like doing the same? Muddy puddles come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes we don’t just love jumping in them but we wallow… Read More ›
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Keep a zip on ya lip
Ever shot your mouth off and then been very sorry? I have – it seems to me that I just maybe the King of sticking my foot in it – will I ever learn?? You know, God in… Read More ›
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Nightmare on Straight Street
Ananias was a great old guy – dedicated to Jesus and I imagine, living a pretty isolated life. After all every Christian in Damascus wore a target on their back and was open to persecution. But first lest flip back… Read More ›
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The BIG Shake
The BIG Shake! I have read lately from 1 John and in Chapter 2 and verse 16 it says (in the expanded version of the Bible) “These are the ways of (all that is in/associated with) the world: wanting… Read More ›
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Please get me out of here!!
Oscar was an Orange tree! he wasn’t just an ordinary orange tree he was a tiny tiny orange tree – in fact he was so tiny that with the naked eye – you could hardly distinguish Oscar from the tiny… Read More ›
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Choosing
Boy! I hate making decisions – always have done and I guess by now I never will be comfortable in that particular arena.I reckon decisions are made every day sometimes quite unconsciously. We make decisions about what to eat, what… Read More ›
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How a 20 year old piece of paper saved my life
I was always a ‘good’ boy! Loved my mum and dad and always stuck by the rules – never really got into trouble (well maybe just a little) and nearly always did what I was told. When my parents said… Read More ›
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God and the bully
Ever been bullied? Not nice is it – been there done that I hear you say – and when It comes right down to it I guess we have all felt it to some degree or at least… Read More ›
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Don't worry – just pray
For years and years I have had a policy of worrying!! I worry about just about everything – you name it – I will worry about it. It drives my family bonkers to say the least. I would… Read More ›
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Whispers
On your walk with Jesus have you ever felt the “guilts” – I certainly have and can assure you they are not nice!! Feeling guilty and not good enough for God and the “am I truly saved?” feeling can be… Read More ›
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Deadly Secrets
Ever had the past thrown up in your face? Just when you think you past is over and forgotten, some secret comes screaming back at you – that secret is no longer secret! A lot of Christians can relate horror… Read More ›
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"Closer than a brother" or Sibling Rivalry?"
Proverbs 18:24 refers to a “Friend who sticks closer than a brother”. Brothers!!! WOW! Wouldn’t it be great if all brothers would stick together like the Proverbs verse! The writer here seems to assume that all brothers (and I guess… Read More ›
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Ordinary or Extraordinary??
Think God can’t use a person like you? Think again! You may be thinking “I can never be of any use to God – I’m too old – what use has my life been” – or you may be thinking… Read More ›
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Oh My!! How things have changed.
Well it’s summer time in good old Australia and with the temperatures way above 40 deg C, sweaty and hot days are the norm. Made me think as I turned on the air conditioner just how times have changed and… Read More ›
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Are you a Pharisee?
While here in earth Jesus gave his harshest criticism to the Pharisees! Who were these amazing people? They were the leaders of Judaism and ‘kept the law” of Moses. They were so ‘good’ at it they became wholly devoted and… Read More ›
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Professor or Possessor?
Where are you in your walk with Christ? I wish I had been asked that question years ago then maybe I wouldn’t have wandered far and away from God but unfortunately I wasn’t and I did. Are you merely a spectator?… Read More ›