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The Timetable for Resurrection!
Have you ever patiently waited for your public transport to arrive? It can often seem an eternity as you wait for a bus to arrive. It may be on time but even half an hour can seem an age, but then you see it in the distance… it’s coming! In our Christian lives there can…
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Bridge Building!
Bridges come in so many different shapes, sizes and functions. There are old stone bridges that have stood the test of time, and there are steel bridges that are feats of engineering skill. But bridges, whatever their individual purpose all share one thing in common… they provide access to the other side. The Lord Jesus…
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Effective Prayer!
We have all done our fair share of praying. We have prayed for others, and we have prayed for ourselves We have sought God’s guidance and help in so many areas of our lives. Yet so often we don’t know if our prayers were successful… were they effective? VISUALIZATION – This may seem a strange…
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LIVING WATER!
What is it about water? The ground is parched, the soil is dry, yet as the water of life begins to flow, green suddenly appears again. The potential of growth was there, hidden away in millions of seeds, small and large. Even the dying trees burst out with fresh growth buds as they respond to…
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A Trinity & God
I have always accepted the reality of a threefold God, (The Latin word Trinas means three each or threefold). But for Christians this trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit can be puzzling. I am reminded of the Sunday School and Church which was our home for family worship and fellowship. It was an…
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A New Beginning!
What is it about the Crucifixion which causes it to be the essential element of faith, the indispensable principle of Christianity? The Apostle Paul said he only wanted to know Jesus Christ and him crucified… he would not boast of anything else. The Cross is the turning point where a person finishes one life and…
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Reaching your Personal Goals
1 Have you ever watched a Monstera deliciosa leaf open? It starts off as a long roll of green, then gradually unrolls to reveal a large, magnificent leaf characterized by those amazingly formed openings or ‘Swiss cheese’ like spaces. It reminds me of our human endeavours as we strive to succeed in various areas of…
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PROGRESS!
There is a certain romance about steam travel, and some of us would remember those steam train journeys. Numbered carriages waiting for you to board with the engine at the front venting steam with pistons at the ready! One such train was the ‘Spirit of Progress’ which travelled between Melbourne and Albury. The engine was…
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God’s Justice!
We live in a world where people are constantly demonstrating for justice on some issue. They see themselves as the arbitrators of right and wrong and demand action to remedy the situation. Now I recall a childhood game we used to play using an old set of kitchen scales… those ones that had a set…
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OPTIMISM!
What is an optimistic person? One who expects the best possible outcome. The origin of this often-used word comes from the Latin optimus meaning best. The pessimist on the other hand sees a future which is clouded with difficulties. The Bible tells the story about two optimists… their names were Caleb and Joshua. The went…
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