When I was 19 I remember thinking to myself, "I know God loves me, but I'm too dirty for Him, I've made too many mistakes, i've messed up too many times, and I've walked away too much. Surely there is a limit to His love." Now that I have a son, I can see just … Continue reading Conditions of a Fathers love
Why when it comes to sex- Conversation is crucial
For whatever reason people regularly ask me to speak at their schools, camps and churches on the topic of pornography, and sex. Maybe it's because I have a testimony in this area, but I suspect it might be also because I'm one of the only people they know that is happy to talk about it. … Continue reading Why when it comes to sex- Conversation is crucial
Why the challenge of change and the fear of failure is worth it
I am learning so much at the moment about being "uncomfortable". I find myself, almost daily, talking to strangers I do not know, or people I hardly know, about the things of God, including the church and eternity. Just today I discussed with a Muslim man, who the leader of the world is, you may … Continue reading Why the challenge of change and the fear of failure is worth it
Choosing to praise
Recently I have been faced with several circumstances I can not understand. I have seen loved ones act in ways I cannot comprehend. I have prayed with people more broken than I would think possible. I have hugged friends who want to die, and friends who have suffered great injustices and depression. As a Pastor … Continue reading Choosing to praise
Perth- stepping out in faith
Two months ago I received a Facebook message from an old school friend who I haven't seen for 16 year. It went something along the lines of this... "Andrew, I believe you should come to Perth and speak to the people at our foundation. you could speak at our chapel service, what do you think?l" … Continue reading Perth- stepping out in faith
Why I love to fly on planes with no wi-fi.
I love to fly I love getting on a plane, and taking off. Why? Because I love the opportunity to rest. I love that when I am in the air, no one can call my phone, no one can text/sms me, and I can't send or receive emails. In today's technology rich environment, I am … Continue reading Why I love to fly on planes with no wi-fi.
Free from, not to
The Easter story reminds me of the price of freedom. When Jesus died for me and rose again he absorbed my sin, my death, my punishment. He paid the price for my freedom. I regularly come across people who say that because of Christ's death and the grace that this gives them, they are free … Continue reading Free from, not to
Sleep promotes sleep.
Sleep promotes sleep. I heard recently that when it comes to newborns, sleep promotes sleep. The more a baby sleeps, the more they want to sleep. This got me thinking... and thinking got me blogging! I believe this is the same in all areas of life. Negativity promotes negativity. Positivity promotes positivity. Exercise promotes exercise. … Continue reading Sleep promotes sleep.
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