Oct2021
The Great Co-mission
by Mick Hauser
A lot seems to be made of mission. Complicated methods of how we should go about it are multiform, seeking to be true to the ‘Great Commission’ Jesus entrusted to the church.
Sep2021
Where is God leading me?
by Matt Bishop
Something I learnt while working as an economist in Canberra is that you can have the best policy ideas in the world, but don’t bother if you can’t think through the transition of taking them from A (an idea) to B (a practical reality).
Aug2021
Change – should we fear it?
by Pastor Matt Anker
What reaction do you have when you find yourself dealing with change? Of course, it depends on the nature and extent of such change, but I have experienced everything from excitement to dread, from anxiety to hope, from anticipation to fear.
Jul2021
Living ethically
by Mark Worthing
As a teenager I came across In His Steps by Charles Sheldon. This is a novel in which a handful of Christians decide to ask what Jesus would do before they make each decision. Their community is transformed. I thought, ‘I need to do that’. Well, I made it about three days before giving up.
Jun2021
Walking with Jesus
by Peter Hage
Our journey through life is filled with millions of steps. Even though we live in an era of fast-moving vehicles, walking is still an important aspect of daily life. It’s generally thought that walking 10,000 steps a day is a positive way to help keep blood pressure down and heart disease at bay.
May2021
Celebrating our differences
by Craig Heidenreich
Over the Easter weekend, my wife and I were guests at an African youth affirmation event and had the privilege of joining hundreds of colourfully dressed and exuberant young people while they encouraged each other – it was full on!
Apr2021
Death and dying
by Pastor Peter Ghalayini
Death and dying have been at the forefront of our lives this past year. During the height of the pandemic, here in Victoria, we waited nervously to hear daily updates of COVID infections and deaths.
Mar2021
Christian meditation
by Pastor Michael Mayer
God’s Spirit also works through Christian meditation. This includes any contemplative practice that allows the Holy Spirit to centre and grow us in Christ. It’s about God’s Word (which includes Jesus Christ) and God’s love coming alive in us.
Feb2021
Giving in a way that pleases God
by Pastor Matt Anker
In recent years I have witnessed the generosity of God’s people again and again. I’ve been blessed to see the LLL forgive a $75,000 loan to a congregation; humbled by a child sending the contents of her piggy bank to help build a much-needed church.
Dec2020
Christmas without all the trimmings
by Pastor Nigel Rosenzweig
So 2020 did not run according to our plan and it looks as though our Christmas celebrations might be different from what we are used to, too.
