Jodie McNeill Do you hunger for God’s word like a big plate of bacon and eggs? It might seem strange to compare the Bible to our breakfast, but this is how Job spoke of his hunger for God’s word: I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. (Job 23:12b) Can you say the … Read more
This week at the Synod meeting of the Sydney Anglican Church there was a lengthy discussion about the present debate on the redefinition of marriage. During this discussion, we thanked the Archbishop’s Plebiscite Task Force for the work they had done in preparing a booklet to help educate people about the issue. Whilst this booklet is … Read more
I’ve always found it hard to describe my job. You’d think it would be easy enough to just say that I’m an ‘Anglican Minister’. But the problem is that this creates the impression that only paid and ordained people ‘do’ the ministry in the church. Yet, when we look in the Bible at Ephesians chapter … Read more
On this National Police Remembrance Day, it’s worth knowing that God thinks that cops are tops. In the book of Romans, chapter 13 verse 1, we read that everyone should “be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” … Read more
Ever noticed how often kids say that when they grow up, they want to be a police officer? Put your hand up if when YOU were a kid, you said you wanted to be a a police officer when you you grew up? Interesting…! Now why do you think that so many kids say … Read more
Throughout life we experience a range of milestones. These are events that show the significant progress we have made along the path of life, and they give us an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. Milestones come in many shapes and forms, and sometimes they are the ‘firsts’. So, there is … Read more
We know that Jesus has dealt with death, and yet we still have loved ones who grieve at the passing away of family and friends. This is painful for us today, but for the first Christians, it was also confusing. They had seen Jesus’ power over death when he raised Lazarus to life, and his empty … Read more
‘RUOK?’ is a brilliant idea to open up communication and give people permission to be honest with others about how they’re not coping at all with life. It tries to get deep-down below the cool, calm exterior that many people can portray, even when they’re dying inside. It tries to throw a lifeline to a person who feels like … Read more
I am delighted to announce that Simon Chaplin has accepted my invitation to join our church as our new Assistant Minister! Simon is married to Amy, and they have three children: Liam (aged 8), Lily (aged 3), and Annabel (6 weeks). They will move into the 40 Fisher Street house in the week before Christmas, and … Read more
Even though suicide is the biggest, single cause of death amongst men under 45, it’s still a topic we don’t like to discuss. What’s more, many men who have contemplated suicide felt they couldn’t talk about their feelings. The Bible doesn’t speak a great deal about suicide, although it does say that it is wrong … Read more