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I have been greatly challenged as we have considered Jesus’ foundations for the good life as taught in the beatitudes over the past six weeks. I have had to consider a number of my attitudes, notwithstanding my motivation, as I seek to serve God. Last week, following our teaching on persecution, I was very much forced to consider to likelihood of persecution after hearing of the abduction of Dr. Ken and Jocelyn Elliot in Burkina Faso. These people have served…

As we continue our journey into Jesus’ teaching in the Beatitudes I am finding it increasingly difficult. I realize the importance of having strong and solid foundations to build my life on. That is common- sense just as it is commonsense to ensure my home has solid foundations. I am happy to pay the extra money required to have engineered specifications for these foundations. Why then do I struggle with paying the price to ensure that my life is built…

When I was as a high school student I longed for the day when I had money of my own. I came from a poor family, but to be truthful, I did not seem to lack too much. Nevertheless, my mind was often occupied with the thought of living the good life and enjoying it to the full. It seemed to me that you needed resources to do this and, in particular, money! The good life for me was getting married, playing football, having a sporty…

Some years ago we were holidaying at East’s Beach in Kiama. I was on a fitness binge and had decided to do a 20km bushwalk in the Barren Grounds which is part of the Morton National Park. It was predicted to be a hot day so I started off early. I took two muesli bars, 500ml bottle of water and an orange. I walked very well but as the heat rose so did my thirst. I arrived at the half way point feeling hot but…

There are so many programs on television these days concerning home renovations and the like. One of my favourites is ‘Grand Designs’ hosted by Kevin McCloud. This has proven to be very popular television with over fifteen series being produced. It is all about people building their dream homes. Mostly they are ‘grand homes’ and it is interesting watching the progress of the ‘build’, set over a period of several months! What interests me is the engineering specifications for the building’s foundations. I am also very interested in…