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Archives for July 2022

31
Jul2022

True wealth

by Pauline Simonsen

Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions (Luke 12:15).

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30
Jul2022

What (or who) do you put your trust in?

by Pastor Peter Bean

Truly, no ransom avails for one’s life; there is no price one can give to God for it (Psalm 49:7).

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29
Jul2022

Leadership and learning go hand in hand

by Merryn Ruwoldt

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Deep conversations about how Lutheran theology informs Lutheran education practices were a feature of recent Australian Lutheran College-led workshops for aspiring leaders in Lutheran schools and early childhood services.

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29
Jul2022

Pray when happy; pray when troubled

by Pastor Peter Bean

Anyone who is having troubles should pray. Anyone who is happy should sing praises (James 5:13).

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28
Jul2022

Pray for all people

by Pastor Peter Bean

Pray for all people, asking God for what they need and being thankful to God (1 Timothy 2:1).

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27
Jul2022

Praying for others

by Pastor Peter Bean

I pray for these followers, but I am also praying for all those who will believe in me because of their teaching (John 17:20).

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26
Jul2022

An adventure in grace

by Gill Stevenson

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When COVID-19 arrived, Gill Stevenson thought of those who, like her, struggle with depression and anxiety. So, with God’s prompting and pastoral support, she initiated an online support group that has since shared an amazing journey of blessings.

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26
Jul2022

Fullest possible joy

by Pastor Peter Bean

by Pastor Peter Bean Click here to download your printable verse to carry with you today.   Ask, and receive, so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy (John 16:24b). Read John 16:23–30 The fullest possible joy! Sounds good. As do other translations: your joy may be complete; abundant joy, overflowing. And all… Read more

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25
Jul2022

A generous God

by Pastor Peter Bean

Ask for whatever you want me to give you (1 Kings 3:5).

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24
Jul2022

Prayer: knowing forgiveness; living abundantly

by Pastor Peter Bean

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive everyone who has wronged us (Luke 11:4).

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