Brothers and sisters, Jesus is alive & well, actively enablingy us to persevere, using us to build his church. He’s with us and for us! Lord, strengthen your people everywhere. Help them to speak of your love and faithfulness, of your Cross! In Jesus’ name. Amen. Acts 29

Derek Kidner reflecting on Psalm 88 — a dark psalm, with an even darker ending: ‘The joyful ending of most Psalms is a bonus and not a guarantee in this life. The withholding of relief is not proof of God’s displeasure or defeat.’ Acts 29 Europe Acts 29 Acts 29 Asia Pacific

I’m keen to explore a biblical theology of technology. Where to start? Resources? Help!

I highly recommend this book. ‘Nothing about our pain takes Jesus by surprise. He is fully aware and fully in control. He knows how to bring our stories– knit together with God’s story as the true story– to a happy ending.’ (112) Acts 29 Asia Pacific The Gospel Coalition Australia

‘God often sweeps away a Christian’s possessions in order that he may become rich in faith … God’s people are never so enriched as when they are emptied.’ — Theodore L Cuyler, God’s Light on Dark Clouds Acts 29 Asia Pacific Acts 29 City to City

Let’s go! IRONMAN Triathlon Qatar Airways

Feeling soaked in ungodliness ‘We lift even our disobedience into the arms of the Father; he is strong enough to carry the weight. Sin, to be sure, separates us from God, but trying to hide our sin separates us all the more.’ — Richard Foster

‘Sin hurts people, grieves God, and it corrodes us.’ — Cornelius Platinga Jnr. #grace

Women are so much more grateful for things than men.

‘To be really human is to be surrounded by messy realities. The only place where people get to live without complexity and difficulty is in fictional fairy stories.’ — Andrew Wilson, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

You’ll struggle to find a more encouraging, Jesus-centered, welcoming, and faithful church in Adelaide, SA. At CityLight Church North Adelaide you’ll find people who believe Jesus changes lives and people who share one another’s burdens. Visit. Worship. Serve. Acts 29 Asia Pacific

‘As [Jesus] spread out his hands on the Cross he drew the ancient people of the old covenant with one hand and the Gentiles of the new covenant with the other, uniting them in himself.’ — Athanasius of Alexandria #peaceisaperson

Daily 10-min ice bath — so good!

A privilege to sing the hymn Abide With Me today with men and women at Hutt St Centre ‘… in their trouble they called to the LORD, and he saved them from their distress.’ — Ps 107.28 #commongrace The Gospel Coalition

Happy Pentecost Sunday! ‘It is characteristic of the doctrine of the work of the Spirit that it is expressed in lists, wonderfully variable lists of numerous things the Spirit does.’ — The Holy Spirit: An Introduction, Fred Sanders The Gospel Coalition AFES Acts 29 Acts 29 Asia Pacific

Stepping up to end homelessness! Walk A Mile — donate $ today. Hutt St Centre ABC Adelaide Nova 919 Channel 10

Happy 23rd Anniversary Adele — you’re a hottie! Love ya.

Why does channel 7 always cut to advertisements at important times in the race? ie. about to turn left onto the Corkscrew climb! #AskTDU