Climbing. High winds. Rain, sleet – and then horizontal snow on a dangerously exposed high mountain ridge.

During my high school years in rural South Australia my morning commute was on the uncomfortable seat of my trusty ten-speed bike. Leaving my house, I would ride past Sue’s home, who would join me and hundreds of other kids on the bike tracks to our school on the outskirts…

A few weeks ago, I enjoyed the opportunity to travel and attend a couple of excellent conferences with my friend, Graham. More than a friend, even a close friend, Graham is one of my ‘happy few.’ Let me explain. The phrase ‘happy few’ is centuries old, first penned by William…

I’m excited, and a little nervous, that a new Indiana Jones movie is about to hit our screens

There’s nothing I like more than getting together with friends around a table, sharing food and conversation. Sue and I are blessed to live in a lovely home with plenty of space to offer hospitality. Meals are shared around our second-hand BHP Newcastle work desk that years ago we transformed…

Australia is addicted to gambling – losing more than $25 billion annually. Nearly half of this total is lost to poker machines.

Let me introduce two wonderful people from our Wesley Mission family who inspire me – they have incredible stories to share.

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I hope your Christmas was both meaningful and restful. Sue and I enjoyed a refreshing time visiting with family and friends, returning home excited and grateful for God’s presence in our lives. I think it was Eugene Peterson who said, reflecting on the narrative arc…

What fills your cup? What energises you? What replenishes your soul? I’ve shared before that reading is a life-giving rhythm for me. As a kid, I was so keen I’d read the back of the cereal packet (Weet Bix) at the breakfast table. Over and over again. I’ve always loved…