Many look back on 2021 and say… “What a year!” “The locked down year!” I know that we are expecting a year of freedom from restrictions through 2022. It is this time of year when people make New Year resolutions. Statistics show that in a few weeks those resolutions are broken. Did you make a resolution for this year? Three New Year resolutions always stand out each year. They are: I must lose weight, exercise more, and control my eating... read more >

What a year 2020 has been it has been; a year like no other. As we head Into Christmas I was drawn to Isaiah 6:9 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In the lead up to Christmas please take the time to reflect on the Baby that Changed the world the Son of God that came and lived amongst us, the... read more >

The other day I was reading through Psalm 106, as part of my bible reading, and 1 verse jumped off the page to me. Previously in the chapter it mentions all the extraordinary things God had done for his people (the Israelites) in leading them out of Egypt, and on a journey to the promised land. Then v20 ** They exchanged their glorious God,      For a image of a Bull, which eats grass.** The rest of the story can be found in Ex 32, but it... read more >

Rhythm of Life I love January, the normal routines of life have not begun yet there are fewer events on the calendar. Life seems to move at a different pace in January and I like it. However, January does not last forever, February is on its way and then before you know it, it’s March and August and then November morphs into December and another year is gone and we collapse into January. The reason January is the best is because of the gaps... read more >

**It’s December! Wow!** As I reflect on the Christmas story again, I am reminded of the great passage from Isaiah 9:6 **6 For a child has been born for us,      a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders;     and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace** These words were most likely by the Prophet Isaiah hundreds of years before Jesus... read more >

Isn’t it interesting how we learn...Jesus was a great teacher, transforming ordinary people into world changing disciples...how did he do it? **Most would say there are 4 stages of learning:** - Generally it begins with an invitation to watch. We observe how a task is done, see the best way to do it and how to manage problems as they arise - Then we are invited to join in the activity with simple achievable steps that build our confidence... read more >

Isn’t it interesting how we learn...Jesus was a great teacher, transforming ordinary people into world changing disciples...how did he do it? Most would say there are 4 stages of learning: - Generally it begins with an invitation to watch. We observe how a task is done, see the best way to do it and how to manage problems as they arise - Then we are invited to join in the activity with simple achievable steps that build our confidence and... read more >