Christian Faith Perspectives

So often in our self centred lives we think the world revolves around us. Now there is nothing wrong with having a good self image, and discovering the inner healing of learning to love ourselves. But not to be thinking that it’s all about me, my needs, and my feelings. All that self-need can just…

  Consider the diversity of different flower types. Most of us would be familiar with the daisy flower; it belongs to the Asteraceae family which has over 32,000 species. The flowers pictured above belong to the Proteaceae family which has some 1,660 known species. We see the amazing number of differing species not just in…

A bequest is something that is left by will, and can often include works of art. An example is the Felton Bequest established by Alfred Felton, a successful businessman who lived in Melbourne during the 19th. century. His Bequest helps the needy but is also responsible for 80% of the artworks in the National Gallery…

J No one! nothing can take the place of a father. God’s heart goes out to the fatherless, his very nature is that of a Father and he feels intensely the pain of a child that has lost their father. If there is anything that is going to sustain us in our Christian lives it…

Have you observed those tall palm trees as they stand firm in strong winds? Even after a cyclone they are still standing, though maybe somewhat battered. In life we come up against different points of view that challenge our own personal beliefs. At such times we need to stand our ground and maintain our faith.…

Sometimes we can feel flat in our spiritual fellowship with God and our daily walk seems just a mechanical ritual. In the other personal relationships, there can also be a loss of spontaneity. The spark is that vital ingredient which restores the flame. Have you ever gazed into the embers of a fire that seems…

The aspect of faith in life gets its fair share of criticism, but perhaps the problem is more about understanding how faith works. The designation of some evangelists as “faith healers” is a failure to appreciate what faith is all about. The Lord himself was an unashamed faith healer! In his ministry of healing, faith…

In our modern age of Information technology, physical tickets are still important. To have a ticket in your hand for a show or sports event feels so good. There is a seat number, your number! Having the ticket gets you so excited as you look forward to the event. As a Christian it is good…