Living The Abundant Life What did Jesus mean by abundant life? "The thief only comes to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly." 1 He certainly was not referring to the gaining of wealth, Especially not by illicit means. If he was then the apostles certainly didn't enter into that wealth. Most of them died without … [Read more...]
Sabbath Delight: Rediscovering the Joy of Rest
Do you ever feel like you're constantly on the go, never able to fully relax or enjoy a moment of rest? In today's fast-paced world, it can be difficult to prioritize rest and relaxation. However, the concept of the Sabbath can provide us with a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. By rediscovering the joy of rest, we can experience a newfound sense of peace and … [Read more...]
Sexism Is NOT Dead – Reverse Sexism is Worse
I said to my wife, "could you call this person he won't listen to me. I think it is because I'm a man?" I thought Sexism is not dead. One of the things that amuse my wife and me is, that in a society like Australia, which prides itself on its egalitarianism, just how many times we come across sexist attitudes. My wife is a very competent woman. By far and away I would rather she phones … [Read more...]
Racial Prejudice
I was watching a TV program from the USA the other day and they were talking about racial prejudice. It made me recall an instance when I was in Bible college. I was listening to one of the students who was having a bit of a bad time with life and he made a comment that really surprised me. He said that he was tired of the racial prejudice that he was experiencing. I don't know whether this … [Read more...]
Finding The Meaning of Life
Can you survive anything if you can find meaning in what is happening to you? In years gone by I used to run Before and After school programs. These were commercial programs. For children whose parent or parents needed child care before and after school, usually, so they could work. They were run by the council. So it was not a Christian program as such but I hope the work I did there … [Read more...]