Category Archives: How faith and life relate

Admitting we are wrong can be difficult and embarrassing for most of us. After all who wants to look like an idiot. In an effort not to be wrong we can get quite adamant and defensive when trying to prove that we are right.  This causes all sorts of problems in our relationships when peopleContinue reading “Being right”

With Easter and Anzac day approaching we might hear the word ‘sacrifice’ being used to describe how Jesus and those in the military gave up their lives so we could have a better life.  Usually sacrifice is associated with death, whether in the context just mentioned or in relation to ancient practises where animals wereContinue reading “Sacrifice”

In an attempt to keep the peace and in an effort to find our place it can seem quite natural to try and please people. We all want to feel accepted and approved for who we are but we tend to spend a fair bit of time being somebody else.  Conforming to other people’s expectations,Continue reading “People pleasers”

Christians have developed a reputation of being killjoys. Over the years well meaning people have declared that Christians shouldnt’dance, go to the movies, go to parties, listen to rock and roll, watch TV or play football on Sundays. Church, a gathering of Christians, is a place that is recognised by outsiders for it’s solemn, seriousContinue reading “Missing: Joy”

There are times in our life where we feel trapped.  We could feel trapped in a relationship,  trapped in debt, trapped in our job or even trapped in our habits and poor choices. There is a feeling of hopelessness, desparation and perhaps even depression that comes over us when we feel that there is noContinue reading “Trapped”

People respond to change and uncertainty in different ways. Very few get excited about the possibilities and opportunities that change could bring about. Most of us feel safer and more confident with life having a certain predictability.  We want to know where our next meal comes from, what we need to do for the day,Continue reading “Uncertainty”

Helping people can be the most rewarding thing we do in life. At the same time though it can expose us to the possibility of feeling unappreciated, used and vulnerable. When our help is taken for granted or they don’t say thank you or we don’t get noticed or they have a go at usContinue reading “Helping”

Walking in the dark can be mysterious and an adventure.  It can hold a sense of excitement but more often than not complete darkness strikes fear in the bravest of us, particularly in an unknown place and on an unknown path. There are so many unknowns and even dangerous possibilities when there is no light.Continue reading “In the dark”

Have you ever wondered why different people choose different religions? It seems that in our part of the world, at least, that religion is considered a personal choice or preference. I think most westerners probably choose a religion to help them with the stress oflife or to help them be better people. Nobody in theirContinue reading “Trouble”

We all like to be heard. There is something special and significant about someone not just listening to our story but actually seeking to understand it. When the listener is interested, leaning in, answering our questions and asking their own we feel valued and understood. Sometimes just knowing that someone cares enough to give upContinue reading “Being heard.”