Here we are – just two weeks into working life, internship at the hospital. I wondered how it would be starting work – what different time commitments I might have, how busy I might be, what attitudes I could encounter, and how I might serve the Lord through actually doing medicine. Here, two things I … More Doctoring with God
It’s easy to love a stranger, easier to show them mercy. You don’t yet know their past burdens, the way it affects their present life, the things they struggle with, or their motives. To love a first impression is something, but to know a person’s heart, and then to continue to love them, is something … More Knowing in Mercy
New Zealand is a beautiful country, rich with all sorts of nature and wildlife. Rocky shores dip into mirrored blue lakes, and evergreen forests form a windy ramp up to glistening glaciers. During our honeymoon in New Zealand, we’ve seen a nature that is ever changing, full of variety, colourful as a chameleon, and absolutely … More Bless the Lord O My Soul
Wedding day came and went quickly, in a blur, but not without meaning. Leading up to the day, I had been asking the Lord to show me something more of how He saw His bride, the church. I wanted to know how He saw the fulfilment of her being, of His love in her. [John … More It’s Gonna Be Worth It
Tomorrow is December 1st, 2013 – wedding day. More importantly, it will be day one of the journey Jerry and I will travel together in marriage. In the last nine months, we’ve been preparing both for the wedding, and for our marriage in Christ. All the preparation, the struggling and the decisions were not in … More Love and Humility: Two Lessons in Wedding Preparation
Three hours from Port Augusta to Minlaton. I had planned to listen to a sermon, but just as I was about to play it through the car radio, I felt an urge to sing. So, with the wind whistling loudly through the car, I lifted up my voice to sing. [Psalm 59:16] – “But I … More God’s Love Is…
“Are you willing to be unseen?” The Lord asked me one day. “Are you willing To be poor in your spirit?” I remembered those years, In the past, all those fears, Was I ready For this once again? I remembered as well, The Lord’s infinite grace, And the joy That I had in that place. … More Are You Willing to Be Unseen?
I always find the country refreshing. Early on in my 4-week Naracoorte placement, I visited some friends in Mt Gambier. They too enjoyed being out in the country. One thing we all appreciated was the encouragement and unity of the churches. I usually like to find a home church for my short time in a … More Building the Church
This week, I’m in Naracoorte. I really like the country, with its open fields, and starry skies. One thing I’ve especially appreciated, even in this first week of my placement, is the chance to retreat. I live with a bunch of people here but there’s ample time both to socialise and to have my own … More Knocking at the Door
Last weekend, I was singing with the church choir. I like to look out at the congregation and talk to the Lord about what He’s thinking. He might point out a specific person to pray for or, He might tell me how “that man worships before my throne”, how “I love this church, and they … More Picturing Jesus
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