Anyone who knows me knows I’m not much of a singer. In fact, some might argue that I can’t sing at all—and honestly, I’d have to agree! Singing isn’t one of the gifts God chose to grant me. However, I do have a deep love for Christmas carols.

Maybe I haven’t mentioned this before, but this year I hosted a student from Sri Lanka in my home. …

This week, my grandson received the most beautiful quilt lovingly crafted by my dear friend Helen Granleese. Those who know Helen might be familiar with the extraordinary skill, and creativity she pours into every stitch. Her quilts are not just fabric and thread; they’re hours of thoughtful decisions, and precise techniques.

The seasons of the Christian calendar are a wonderful opportunity to draw our focus toward our relationships with each other and God while being formed in the depth of our faith in ways that matter in the world. …

On Monday night, I attended an event that promised to explore whether Australian society has become more divided. Comparisons to the USA naturally arose, as the political commentators on the panel drew on their firsthand experiences covering recent US elections. Yet, what stood out to me was not the polarisation I expected but the thoughtful, reasoned perspectives shared by the speakers.

We have now entered the Christian season of Advent celebrated in Christian communities throughout the world.  The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming”.  It is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus taking in the four Sundays preceding Christmas.

Matt Frizzell is on his way home after 16 days of whirlwind travel and Rick Sarre is finally back home  in Adelaide. Their ‘Road Trip’ was a terrific experience enjoyed by so many. Over 2,200 kilometres by car, 10 sites visited, over 200 people contacted and another 50 online (39 AWOL, 11 Open Door).

“May your faith flow through the rhythm of your life, woven into its very fabric and shaped by a sacred reverence. May you sense your connection to God as inseparable from who you are, as intrinsic as your own DNA. May your life itself be a living prayer.”