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A Winter Prayer
“Come through the gloom of clouded skies,The slow dim rain and fog athwart; Through east winds keen with wrong and lies Come and lift up my hopeless heart.” George MacDonald
“When Stones Will Fall: Facing Life’s Impermanence” Mark 13:1-2 (NLT)
Title: “When Stones Will Fall: Facing Life’s Impermanence” Opening Prayer Let’s pray. Heavenly Father, We come before You today seeking Your truth and wisdom. As we open Your Word and reflect on Jesus’ words about the temple, remind us that…
Volunteering in the Community Is at Such Lows: How Can We Fix It and Why Do We Need To?
Volunteering has long been the lifeblood of Australian communities. From rural towns to bustling city suburbs, volunteers have historically stepped in where government and paid services fell short. They’ve cooked meals for the hungry, checked in on elderly neighbours, run…
Re-Masculining Our Men in a World That Is Stripping Them of Their Place and Their Manhood
Introduction Something is deeply wrong in our society. Our men are adrift, confused, discouraged, and often demonised. The role of a man—once seen as noble, essential, and honourable—is increasingly portrayed as toxic, outdated, or unnecessary. At every turn, our culture…
Prayer
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds…
The Urgent Need for Christian Men’s Groups and Community in Today’s World
In a world where isolation, anxiety, and confusion are growing at an alarming rate, Christian men are being called to rise—not just as individuals, but as brothers bound together by faith. In many churches today, it’s not uncommon to see…
“A man of God doesn’t run from the battle — he kneels in it.”
In a world that often confuses strength with dominance and manhood with pride, the Christian man is called to something deeper — a life of service, integrity, and spiritual courage. Whether you’re a chaplain walking with someone through grief, or…
Have Mercy
“Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak:O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.My soul is also sore vexed: Butthou, O Lord how long?return, O Lord, deliver my soul:oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.For in…
O Heart
”O Heart, when love’s sun goesTo northward, and the sounds of singing cease,Keep warm by inner Fires, and rest in peace.Sleep on content, as sleeps the patient rose.Walk boldly on the white untrodden snows,The winter is the winter’s own release.”…
Be you near or be you far
”Be you near, or be you far,Let my blessing, like a star,Shine upon you everywhere!And in each lone evening hour,When the twilight folds the flower,I will fold thy name in prayer.” Abram Joseph Ryan
