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...
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.
Going to college and studying prayer for five very full days, really gave me the opportunity to fast-track my prayer-life. I found myself often writing down prayers to God throughout each day and feeling much closer to Him as a result.
I remember the first time I walked into a prison. The starkness of the metal barriers; the churning of my stomach; the rigid security checks; the stares of the prisoners; the drabness of everything. I’ve become accustomed to it now, but this morning I get to accompany a new trainee...
A popular phrase that is currently high on my ‘makes me want to punch a wall’ list is: “I don’t have to like them, I just have to love them.” This is the attitude of many people when it comes to their fellow Christians. But I would love nothing more...
