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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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New Beginnings!
New Year celebrations come and go, one-year ends, another begins and we all have that anticipation of a new beginning. The cycle and harmony of the seasons are all part of life too, and the passing of each year is part of that process… it is normal. As each new year starts the annual cycle…
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Jesus Immanuel
As we pause in this interval between Christmas Day and New Years Eve it is for many of us a time for relaxation. Present giving and carols are over; some are in full holiday mode. It’s a time for recharging the batteries so to speak… a time to reflect. It’s amazing how Bible verses we…
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The hike of faith!
Describing faith as a hike may seem strange, but faith was never meant to be a cakewalk. Living a life of faith as a Christian can be compared to hiking those mountain trails. It requires commitment to keep going., for the trail will have its challenges. But there will be many wonderful experiences if we…
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Crossing the River!
There is something unique about crossing a river and we all have made those crossings when traveling in our cars over bridges. Sometimes the river may be quite wide, but the feeling we get is still the same. It’s that leaving one side and then reaching the land on the other side… a crossing over…
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