When do you feel closest to God?
This is a question we should not only ask ourselves, but it is a topic that would be beneficial to discuss in a group. I am sure the experiences shared would be strengthening and uplifting, even though there will be many different answers to the question. The testimonies borne would be based upon our own personal experiences and relationship with our God…
Recently, I've found myself reflecting on my early church experiences as a child within the Community of Christ. Most of it was spent at the Ferntree Gully Congregation, sitting at the back pew with kids my own age, perhaps only half listening to what was being said, but very much enjoying the people I was with…
As I enter my sixties, I find myself reflecting on the many lessons life has taught me. As we move through life, we grow, change, and hopefully gain a deeper understanding of what truly matters. I sometimes wonder whether our spiritual lives evolve in the same way. Do we change in our understanding of faith, or do life's experiences simply help us see things differently?
Amanda, a friend from French Polynesia, placed her notebook in my hand and asked if I could create her something. “A drawing, painting, maybe write something if you want.” This was to be her memento from the time we spent together, with 70 others from 23 countries, at the International Resource Summit held in the Philippines in February this year. One little request, and I had panic in my heart.
It wasn’t the first time I had had panic in my heart that week…
Earlier this week, Australia Mission Centre staff gathered in Sydney, and as always, it was a joy to be together in person. While we connect regularly online, there is something special about sharing meals, conversations, laughter, and the occasional side story that simply doesn't fit into a Zoom meeting…