Yesterday I heard the sad news of a Mt Morgan woman, the mother of 4 children, who was swept to her death in a flash flood. It is a real tragedy. I have offered my support as a school chaplain through the school community.

I Sincerely request prayer for the family of Pauline Grieve, especially for her children, today and in the months and years ahead.

No I’m not talking about pizza for the hungry people of Africa.  The logo at the left of Domino’s was just to make you think that.  In reality this article is about “fasting” food for the sake of the hungry and less fortunate.  This is a good thing to do and in fact the Bible has a lot to say about providing the needs of the less fortunate, and none other than Christ himself said “when you feed them, you fee

I recently visited www.globalrichlist.com and found out that I’m in the top 3% of people in the world in terms of wealth.  I know I don’t “feel” wealthy because I have to watch my money and be careful in many ways – but most people have less than me, so I’m blessed. 

Recently I had breakfast at McDonalds – my meal cost me $6.15 and I enjoyed it very much.  As I drove away I suddently realised something.  Millions of people around the world are in extreme poverty, living on less than $1 a day, and I just ate a weeks wor

Recently whilst admiring the artistic handiwork of some of my children I couldn’t help but remembering the infamous “Blue Poles” saga. 

This painting which does in fact resemble a childs artwork (abstract art) was purchsed by the Australian Government for close to US $2,000,000.00 in 1973. 

My wife is having a little bub in March – and so we are reading up a whole stack of information about these little wonders.  I decided recently that I would always write up a book review whenever I read a book.  So as weird as it seems – here is my “baby book review.” 

In 1881 Chancellor Bismarck of Germany had a brilliant idea – people should be able to retire from their work at the age of 70.  They could receive care from the state because due to their invalidity to work (due to age and or disability) they could now be free from this heavy obligation.  The law was passed in 1889.  This was the first pension system in the world, and the USA modelle

When someone proposes something new, we often find many reasons NOT to do it.  It is our human nature to maintain the status quo, some kind of automatic momentum of doing the same thing.

Prayer is not magic.  (I hope I explain this right)  In just the same way you wouldn’t expect holding your tongue right to move God, neither is there power in just saying a prayer – at least not if your faith is in the prayer.

What I’m trying to say is that our faith must be in God Himself, and prayer is how we express that faith.  But if our faith is in the concept of praying – then it’s a bit like thinking prayer is some magic formula or silver bullet.  That’s not how it works. 

“Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.  For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.” 1 Peter 2:18–19