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
Why a Conference?
With the internet, podcasts, DVDs, and books, I have to ask the question, why am I sitting in an airport lounge going to another Conference? When podcasts are free and you can pause them to take a call, when I am guaranteed to get my favourite speaker by searching their name on google, and when … Continue reading Why a Conference?
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
Why thescarboroughs.com?
For over over 5 years now I have had a website of some description. First, it was bigredspeaking.com, now the scarboroughs.com... But why? The original thought for a website started in 2007 on a walk around Lilydale Lake on the outskirts of Melbourne, during a 40 day fast. I was praying about my calling, what … Continue reading Why thescarboroughs.com?
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.
Why I preach
Often people ask me why I preach and speak, even when travel costs can be high, and days are often long. I recently stumbled across this blog, of someone who was at a conference I spoke at. I went to a conference at my church over the new year weekend. it was titled 'let go, … Continue reading Why I preach
Expecting His Presence.
I am expecting a child, well not me personally, as it is Andrew writing this, but my wife is! Here is one thing I know for sure, the child is getting bigger. The day of birth is coming (God willing). There is no going back. I am expecting a child. The child is coming, it's … Continue reading Expecting His Presence.
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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