--- title: Stu Cameron Writing (4) description: Stu Cameron Writing Blog (4) --- ## Writing - [View All](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing) - [Writing](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tag/writing) - [Advocacy](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tag/advocacy) - [Featured](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tag/featured) - [Leadership](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tag/leadership) - [Gambling Reform](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tag/gambling-reform) - [Events](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tag/events) [![The tragic call that inspired the Lifeline movement](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/stu-cameron-speaking.png "The tragic call that inspired the Lifeline movement") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-tragic-call-that-inspired-the-lifeline-movement) ###### [The tragic call that inspired the Lifeline movement](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-tragic-call-that-inspired-the-lifeline-movement) Here at Wesley Mission, we don’t just live in this shadow of our history, but with ‘open hands’ and a generous spirit, we create new history as we continue the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed, doing all the good we can, because every life matters. [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-tragic-call-that-inspired-the-lifeline-movement) [![I have a confession. Please don’t judge me](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/stu-cameron-speaking.png "I have a confession. Please don’t judge me") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/i-have-a-confession-please-dont-judge-me) ###### [I have a confession. Please don’t judge me](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/i-have-a-confession-please-dont-judge-me) Not obsessively so, but enough that Sue and I have enjoyed concerts performed by Dolly Parton (legend), the Chicks (fantastic) and Kasey Chambers (sublime), amongst others [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/i-have-a-confession-please-dont-judge-me) [![The advice I’d give my 18 year old self.](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/stu-cameron-speaking.png "The advice I’d give my 18 year old self.") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-advice-id-give-my-18-year-old-self) ###### [The advice I’d give my 18 year old self.](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-advice-id-give-my-18-year-old-self) If you had told me when I was a young fella that I’d one day be the CEO of Wesley Mission, I would have said, “tell him he’s dreaming”! [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-advice-id-give-my-18-year-old-self) [![Leadership Kryptonite](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Ad_Hoc.jpg "Leadership Kryptonite") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/leadership-kryptonite) ###### [Leadership Kryptonite](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/leadership-kryptonite) I’ve been journaling my way through the stories of Israel’s early kings. There are so many lessons for me as a leader – hard lessons. The bible is bracing in surfacing the rebellious spirit lurking in the dark corners of every otherwise beloved human heart. Amidst stories of God’s patient… [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/leadership-kryptonite) [![Tackling the housing crisis](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/Blog-Images/News%20and%20Stories/iStock-2165068752.jpg "Tackling the housing crisis") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tackling-the-housing-crisis) ###### [Tackling the housing crisis](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tackling-the-housing-crisis) Every Sunday as Sue and I traverse the Cahill Express on our way to church, I glance to the left and take in the view – ferries swirling around Circular Quay, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and the magnificent Sydney Opera House. I will often comment that we will never… [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/tackling-the-housing-crisis) [![One of my favourite Jesus stories is, when in the middle of the wilderness, he miraculously feeds 5000 with five bread rolls and two dried fish.](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled-design-68.png "One of my favourite Jesus stories is, when in the middle of the wilderness, he miraculously feeds 5000 with five bread rolls and two dried fish.") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/one-of-my-favourite-jesus-stories-is-when-in-the-middle-of-the-wilderness-he-miraculously-feeds-5000-with-five-bread-rolls-and-two-dried-fish) ###### [One of my favourite Jesus stories is, when in the middle of the wilderness, he miraculously feeds 5000 with five bread rolls and two dried fish.](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/one-of-my-favourite-jesus-stories-is-when-in-the-middle-of-the-wilderness-he-miraculously-feeds-5000-with-five-bread-rolls-and-two-dried-fish) One of my favourite Jesus stories is, when in the middle of the wilderness, he miraculously feeds 5000 with five bread rolls and two dried fish – the packed lunch of a small boy. Let me tell you how the story unfolds and then why its been on my mind… [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/one-of-my-favourite-jesus-stories-is-when-in-the-middle-of-the-wilderness-he-miraculously-feeds-5000-with-five-bread-rolls-and-two-dried-fish) [![The sights and sounds of the Christmas season are all around us.](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/stu-cameron-speaking.png "The sights and sounds of the Christmas season are all around us.") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-sights-and-sounds-of-the-christmas-season-are-all-around-us) ###### [The sights and sounds of the Christmas season are all around us.](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-sights-and-sounds-of-the-christmas-season-are-all-around-us) The sights and sounds of the Christmas season are all around us. The giant Christmas tree is up in Martin Place, decorations adorn our shopping precincts and I even stumbled upon a ‘pop up’ digital radio station that plays only Christmas music. Seriously, there is only so much Mariah Carey… [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/the-sights-and-sounds-of-the-christmas-season-are-all-around-us) [![Back in the day, I played a bit of AFL footy](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/stu-cameron-speaking.png "Back in the day, I played a bit of AFL footy") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/back-in-the-day-i-played-a-bit-of-afl-footy) ###### [Back in the day, I played a bit of AFL footy](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/back-in-the-day-i-played-a-bit-of-afl-footy) After my fourth broken arm, at 16 years of age, my very mediocre career came to an abrupt end. [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/back-in-the-day-i-played-a-bit-of-afl-footy) [![Reflecting on the power of prayer](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-rodolfoclix-1024900-1.jpg "Reflecting on the power of prayer") ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/reflecting-on-the-power-of-prayer) ###### [Reflecting on the power of prayer](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/reflecting-on-the-power-of-prayer) Prayer does not come easily for me. I am easily distracted, and too often ill-disciplined – not setting aside the time to enjoy one of the most beautiful privileges I’m gifted with as a child of God, which is, time in God’s presence. The Carmelite nun, Therese of Lisieux, says, ‘prayer… [ Read full story ](https://stucameron.wesleymission.org.au/writing/reflecting-on-the-power-of-prayer) [] #### Sign up for
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