Christian Faith Perspectives

Jesus of Nazareth upset the Jewish establishment of his day because he claimed that God was his Father, that he was in fact equal with God and even existed before Abraham. He referred to himself as ‘I AM’ being the name of God. This name was YHWH and translated means, “I am what I am”.…

The wispy strands of cirrus clouds are at high altitudes, they are strewn across the sky by strong winds. These clouds which are composed of ice crystals will be seen during fair weather but can be indicators of a change on the way. Clouds are fascinating and their observation helps in the prediction of weather…

There is a knock on the door! It is a delivery contractor, and quickly checking your name, gets your signature then hands you a parcel. Inside is the most immaculate new suit which fits you perfectly, and so professionally tailored too! and no bill to pay! In your new outfit you look so chic! and…

Can it be that simple? Is FAITH all that is required? The answer is yes! But there is that feeling that we must still try and be good enough for God to accept us; hoping that our good deeds will outweigh the not so good. People are unsure about Heaven and whether they will be…

Is there such a thing as divine protection? The Bible gives us strong assurance that God’s protection is available, but it is not automatic. Like most things in life, certain conditions have to be met in order to get the desired result. Take worldwide infections for instance, when certain precautions need to be taken to…

Small wheels, big wheels! We accept them as just another aspect of life, but how vital they are to our modern existence. We drive our cars, the machinery of life goes on; different wheels, turning, turning! It could be those giant observation Ferris wheels, or it could be the ever so small gear wheels of…

The unusual object in this photo is used to put an official seal on important documents. I recall using one of these when in Local Government employment. Melted red wax would be applied to an important document, then the metal seal would be pressed down on the wax to leave an impression of the official…

At the end of the Second World War, people gathered together to celebrate victories in Europe and the Pacific. My father had taken me with him to see the victory celebrations outside Flinders Street Station in Melbourne. Perched on my father’s shoulders I can still remember the scene so well. There was a great crowd…

A Faith that Overcomes! Fear is an incredibly debilitating emotion which can have profound effects on our ability to live normal productive lives. Fear also induces stress which has a negative influence on our physical bodies, affecting the heart and the immune system. Today, we also have the reality of climate change causing mankind to…

We live in a world full of words! The media constantly feeds us with a torrent of opinions and commentary on local and world events. There is an endless supply of books written on every conceivable subject. Keynote speakers at countless conferences expound their views. Conversations are had to discuss new ideas, and words flow…