‘A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.’ Proverbs 27:19 TLB The kind of person you are is reflected in the friends you pick. So if your life is unproductive and stagnant, look at the people you’ve surrounded yourself with. Friendships, good [...]
Month: June 2019
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Psalm 23 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in [...]
More Than Conquerors
Can you preach the Gospel by bending, smashing and breaking stuff? That’s the mission of the Conquerors Strength team from the US. Each of their amazing feats has a message behind it. ‘Jesus died for U,’ they tell audiences, ‘like the shape of this horseshoe. But if you accept him into your life, He becomes [...]
It’s Contagious (1)
‘Bad company corrupts good character.’ 1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV Cold and flu viruses aren’t the only things that are contagious; attitudes are also: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’ Researchers call it ‘emotional contagion’, and it affects every aspect of life in the same way a rotten apple taints the whole barrel. Jon Gordon says: ‘One [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 33–36:26 5:1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are [...]
Defending Religious Instruction in Schools
The battle to preserve religious freedoms seems to be deepening. This week, Channel Nine’s ‘A Current Affair’ has taken aim at religious education in schools. Could this lead to more backlash towards Christians in the mainstream media?
The Sabbath Pt 4
We’ve discovered that there are there are three main rituals for observing the Sabbath and they are: Lighting the Sabbath candles – fulfilled by Jesus as the Light of the world. Saying ‘kiddush’ over the wine – fulfilled by Jesus through His shed blood. Reciting HaMotzi over the bread (khallah) – fulfilled by Jesus as [...]
Settle Only For The Best
‘Play skilfully on the harp.’ Psalm 33:3 NLT To ‘play skilfully’ means to do it well and strive for excellence when it comes to your God-given talents. One author puts it this way: ‘There’s a remarkable difference between 99 per cent and 100 per cent commitment. At 100 per cent you see your problems all [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 31–32 12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the [...]
Technology Creep is Threatening Our Privacy
Respected social futurist Mal Fletcher says privacy is one of the biggest social and ethical issues of our time, and we need to be careful because ‘big brother’ is watching.
The Sabbath Pt 3
So far we’ve learned that the celebrations that take place in Jewish homes every week for celebration of the Sabbath are in fact a celebration of the Messiah, this is obvious in Jewish homes that know and love Jesus, even though it’s not realised in Jewish homes that don’t believe in Jesus. We’ve learned that [...]
Be Realistic About Your Abilities
‘Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves.’ Romans 12:3 NLT God told Moses, ‘I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.’ (Exodus 3:10 NIV) But instead of thinking, ‘What an honour,’ Moses replied, ‘Who am I to lead the people?’ (Exodus 3:11 NLT) Moses’ upbringing as Pharaoh’s adopted [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 28–30 11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his [...]
Let a Miracle Do the Talking
The Bible tells us that Jesus performed miracles so that people would believe in Him and the same was true in the early church. What better way to introduce someone to Jesus than through a miracle?
The Sabbath Pt 2
Last time we began looking at the purpose of the Sabbath, that God wanted this day to be holy and set aside as a day of rest for His people and to devote themselves to Him, and that He would made such joy and delight envelop them that they’d even ride on the heights of [...]
Three Biblical Rules For Success (2)
‘Meditate on it day and night.’ Joshua 1:8 NIV Second, let it in. The word ‘meditate’ means ‘to ponder, ruminate, or examine attentively’. So don’t just read the Scriptures, thoroughly digest them. Pray, ‘Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in Your instructions.’ (Psalm 119:18 NLT) You can read a Scripture dozens of times [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 25–27 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. 17 Then was [...]
Christian Man Saving Children from Witch Doctor Sacrifices in SBS Documentary
It is hard to believe that the practice of witch doctors sacrificing children is still happening in the world today, but this scary and horrific crime is actually on the rise in Uganda.
The Sabbath Pt 1
Last time we learned what the word blessing means, and basically it means to kneel or submit to what God wants you to do and God’s empowering or equipping of you to do it. In this program, we’re going to look at some beautiful blessings said by Jewish people all over the world every single [...]
Martyn Iles on what Israel Folau’s Case Means for Religious Freedoms in Australia
Will Israel’s case set a precedent for employers to terminate employment of other everyday Australians for publicly expressing their faith?
Three Biblical Rules For Success (1)
‘Then you will be prosperous and successful.’ Joshua 1:8 NIV God told Joshua: ‘This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 22–24 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod [...]
Luke’s Miracle Survival
What would you do if you went camping and one of your children vanished? And then days went by. Rachel Shambrook shares what it was like to go through every parent’s worst nightmare and the joy of Luke’s miracle survival.
Kameel Majdali on our Culture War
Dr Kameel Majdali says freedom of speech is one of the hottest topics in the Culture War we’re living in, with each side accusing the other of attempting to silence them.
Live A Balanced Life
‘Let your moderation be known unto all men.’ Philippians 4:5 KJV To have a balanced life you must live by these two Scriptures: (1) ‘God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to Him.’ (1 Peter 5:7 CEV) (2) ‘Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a [...]