Just enough. Do we know when we’ve reached that state? Neither too much nor too little? Serving sizes don’t help do they? Often I’ll be served a burger and think to myself that it’s delicious but could reasonably be half the size. Or maybe it’s a drink.. the medium that...
We are what we eat. What we put in privately will be revealed to the watching world whether we like it or not. Thus this simple but beautiful Proverb from Solomon; “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” (Proverbs 27:19 NIV11) The inner life of your...
Our speech matters. There are good words, bad words, and sarcastic words. Words that build up and words that tear down. Today in Proverbs 26 we see that this is far from a new problem as this proverb of Solomon displays; “Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death is...
There’s a great big universe out there. Do you ever consider it? It’s been a joy watching my boy catch an interest in black holes recently. “Dad did you know that nothing can escape a black hole’s gravitational pull? Dad did you know that some black holes are bright? Dad..”...
How are you tracking? Feeling full of energy? Ready to take on the challenges of the world? Or.. maybe not? Today’s Proverb from the 24th chapter at first glance seems a little harsh; “If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!” (Proverbs 24:10 NIV11) Well,...
Passion. What grabs you? What gets the best of you? Where do you find yourself freely giving energy and attention - almost effortlessly? The answer is whatever ‘floats your boat’ - a hobby, a relationship, a place, an area of study, a favourite spot to fish. The line from the...
Friendship. It’s a human need who’s value has been recognised for at least 3000 years from the time of Proverbs. Listen to these wise words from a few days ago: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17 NIV11) To...
There’s more than one side to the story. We never feel this point more strongly than when we are accused or in the wrong. Of course there’s another side. We know our true motivations.. or is it simply that we know our *justifications*? At any rate, we are totally convinced...
Is waiting good? Actually, not the waiting but how you wait? Did this page take a second too long to load? Did your drive through have a queue? Are you tapping your hand because they haven’t texted back yet? Is your COVID result taking.. well it is isn’t it! How...
Fame and followers. I’m probably going to sound a little old here but I’ll risk it! Growing up I’m not sure I knew anyone who wanted to be famous. Today being a ‘YouTuber’ or an Instagram ‘influencer’ is a real goal for many. The yardstick for success? Not the quality...
New Life Anglican is a group of Christians who live in and around Oran Park, starting a brand new church with the express goal of seeing new life come to every home in Oran Park and the growing South West.
