"A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special." NRMandela, c.1997
Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Welcome back to Donvale Christian College for 2017. It is my hope that every family in our community had an opportunity over the Christmas period to spend some “down time”, in each other’s company, sharing fellowship and enjoying revisiting the story of Christ’s arrival on earth in all its humility and humanness. Continue reading “20170209 Hope as part of God’s community”
Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The season in the church calendar called Advent has arrived. Advent – meaning ‘arrival’. The arrival of the Messiah – the birth of the one sent to be Saviour of tall the world. Some years ago, I read this reflection of the Christmas narrative by a guy called Paul Hewson. Continue reading “20161124 Advent Reflection 1”
I am a cricket tragic. I love summer time – particularly when it involves lazy afternoons and evenings of watching good teams playing such an idiosyncratic game at an elite level. Continue reading “20161117 What is Godly Teamwork?”
Matthew 5:43-48 (NIRV) “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour. Hate your enemy.’ But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you. Then you will be children of your Father who is in heaven.
Psalm 24:1 (NIRV) The earth belongs to the Lord. And so does everything in it. The world belongs to him. And so do all those who live in it.
Every weekday morning since early October, I have had the privilege of starting my day seated in my office at Donvale Christian College, looking out over the middle oval, with a view interrupted only by the large, gnarled boughs of the gum trees just outside my windows. Continue reading “20161027 Natural beauty”
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV)
This verse was the conclusion to my prayer of dedication for the Year 12s at their Valedictory Dinner on Tuesday night. Continue reading “20161020 Farewell but not goodbye”
I have been struck, again and again during the last week, by the consistent and much-valued expressions of community spoken about by staff, students and parents that I have met. It is no exaggeration that words and expressions like “special”, “incredible”, “different”, “makes such a difference”, and “the reason we love this school” have been spoken to me in each of these introductory conversations. Continue reading “20161013 The Value of Community”
Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” Proverbs 3:5-6
I shared this scripture with the staff on Monday morning – as one that has been central to my Christian walk for most of my life. Continue reading “20161005 Beginnings”
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