In this culture that wants more transparency, there’s still a need for confidentiality. We have certain understanding that serves no constructive purpose if the information were to be revealed. In pastoral ministry and in Christian friendships we sometimes open up to others because we trust them. Here’s where the privilege of privacy must be exercised. [...]
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Lt. Colonels Park and Yoon have arrived in the territory today. He is the new Assistant Chief Secretary and she is the Special Projects Officer of Women’s Ministries. Just arriving from Seoul, Korea, they were divisional leaders in Seoul prior to their appointments here.
We wish them well and trust that we will be an encouragement [...]
When reflecting on the year that has passed since Black Saturday it is so hard to find the words that accurately describe the tragedy and devastation that the worst bushfires in Australian history brought to so many Victorian communities. Like most Australians, the images of the fires, the magnitude of the loss and the sense [...]
Even generic faith is valuable. We trust those we love. That means we have faith in them.
Faith in it’s deepest sense is that which defines our relationship with God.
It is essential. No faith…no relationship.
The measure of our faith defines our measure of God. Large faith = great God.
Our faith defines our life outcomes. Whether successful [...]
What do you get after 50 years of service to God? Answer: context.
Putting all the experiences of a life of ministry together brings perspective and collective wisdom.
Looking for advice or interpretation of a situation? Go to someone with real experience…and balanced perspective…and context.
Colossians 3:1
[ He Is Your Life ] So if you’re serious about living this [...]
I met with a good friend today with whom I had a major difference of opinion. The issue wasn’t monumental, but it was serious enough that it may have strained our relationship. At a certain point we determined to close the objection between us and simply respect the right to have different opinions. Today we [...]