This week was like a refreshing dive into a pool. Encouraged by speakers to see once again the goodness and grace of Christ. But man, so many of us barely walked into that conference; wounded and weary, brittle and hurt. Praying today for God to give them his love.

This video just kept getting better

Sooo, I have a tree nut allergy. The function place tonight went to a lot of trouble to make me a nut free dessert. They were very kind. Then they sprinkled pistachio dukkah on it...

Marking papers today. I had grumbled about the process in the past, until a colleague helpfully reframed it: "Students put so much time and effort into their submissions. It's a privilege to take time to see their work." So yeah. Now I love it. Seriously!

RIP Glynis Johns, who did a fantastic job of playing the most famous suffragette mother in cinema history. She also had a fun role in "While You Were Sleeping." What a remarkable 100 year life.

𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢ʻ𝐢 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥. A husband and wife team introduced a royal to Christianity and her conversion changed the islands forever. christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/januar…

I'm "my first computer had a green-tinted monochrome screen" old.

There is a truly unfair temptation embedded in the experience of being mistreated, & that is bitterness. I call it a “temptation” because nothing undermines our credibility quite like the stink of bitterness. It’s unfair because we are then faulted for responding in pain.

If folks can put away the Taylor Swift parental warning guides for a moment, you could see what an amazing gift you've been given to explore the fallout of sin, oppression, misogyny, and faithlessness in the lives of women from teens to ... well I'm 54. So much need in those

There will be a last Mother's Day, and you probably won't realise it. I didn't. The last time you give a card to your Mum. The last time you see her smile on the day set aside to recognise her unseen sacrifices. The last hug. Hug her today, peeps. She is precious.

This is my favourite song, and has been for a while. Badminton Road are a group of alumni from the college where I serve. They have knocked it out of the park with this one: youtu.be/bA96oPEJis4?si…

Yes, I am slow. But I finally realised that all those strange posts and reel captions beginning with "Certainly!" are ChatGPT space fillers...

The Bridge is SMBC's Bible-centred, missions-focussed gap year for 18 to 21 year olds. Check it out at The Bridge Info Morning on Saturday 9 November – details at buff.ly/45mLXJs – or learn more at thebridge.smbc.edu.au

I'm out. See you over in the Blue, guys. Looking for somewhere to chat without being bombarded with nastiness.

Jen Lyell was one of the SBC abuse survivors I profiled back in 2019. At the time, Jen was a Lifeway VP and had only recently come forward with her testimony. I've seen the toll her case has taken on her ever since, yet her insistence on change in the SBC. She died Saturday.

What I see in Acts is a lot of surprise. They expect communal life in Jerusalem, they are surprised & flee from persecution. Phillip is surprised by the opportunity to preach to the Ethiopian. Peter is surprised by his vision and by Cornelius' household. God leads. They follow.

Oh my word. I was just targeted by one of those, "Were you born in this year (X)? Here's a free hearing aid!" advertisements. I mean, I did go to some pretty deafening concerts in my twenties, but have I really reached the age of hearing aids? Really?

Please join me in praying urgently for the injured and families of victims of the shooting at Bondi Beach. Pray for the safety of the Jewish community and residents of Bondi. Pray for the police and medical teams in their work. Lord have mercy.