Viewing the Psalms as “tools for prayer” is a very helpful way to understand their role and to remember that we need to use them. How much can we do in our natural lives without tools? How do you grow or cook food without tools? How do you construct anything...
When people think of Bible college they might automatically assume it’s for those who want to be involved in full-time ministry. While there are many desiring to serve full-time, there are also many of us who are working in the secular context, and studying part-time with a desire to be...
One might respond by saying that Fry would put no stock in the Bible’s claims. But let’s not be too quick. Fry is actually aware of some of the Bible’s claims elsewhere and even acknowledges that the God of the Bible has “terms”.
In 2011 the US based Barna Research group conducted a study on how Christians defined spiritual maturity.[1] The study found that “Most Christians...four out of five (81% in fact)...equate spiritual maturity with following the rules” - things like reading the Bible, prayer, going to church, being moral. I can identify...
The day I became a Christian I remember going home that night and diving in to read all of Genesis and Revelation. I wanted to get the overview of what happened in the beginning and what was to happen in the end. It was the most logical thing to do...
I was initially reticent to write this blog because it’s about the loss of my dog. And to be honest this is uncomfortably personal. For those who know me I am quite comfortable with sharing on a personal level but I must admit that writing this has not felt comfortable...
When we give up certain things in our lives to serve God, whether it be a promising career, moving away from loved ones and the creature comforts of home, there may be times when we struggle - financially, emotionally and even physically. It might even lead us to ask, "God,...
Of all the creatures in the world - lions, sharks, monkeys, the ones I admire most are ants. These little guys are not particularly nice to look at, they eat rubbish, dead things and somehow build colonies in the most unexpected and irritating places - like your car!
It's 6.45am and I'm in the main auditorium of the newly renovated Brisbane City Hall. The room is buzzing with excitement and friendly chatter as over 300 guests take their seats for the annual Brisbane Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
