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God’s Goodness
tov: God’s Goodness That Brings Life to the World – Through You! Most of us use the word good dozens of times a day. A good coffee. A good podcast. A good weekend. A good meeting (or at least not a terrible one). But in Scripture, the word good carries a depth our English language…
Understanding the Pressures Shaping Young Men Today
Boys Need Us Now More Than Ever: Understanding the Pressures Shaping Young Men Today Across Australia, adolescent boys are navigating pressures that previous generations never had to face. Supporting young men mental health Christian counsellors and chaplains has never been more important, as loneliness, identity confusion, and a loss of purpose impact how young men…
Want to get unstuck? – Gods Ancient Wisdom Rediscovered
Want to get unstuck? – God’s Ancient Wisdom Rediscovered Maybe you know what it feels like to be stuck or you’re feeling stuck in your faith. Whether it’s through addiction, holding back, distractions, being too comfortable, feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges, past regrets, future worries — or maybe you’re not sure why — but you…
Making 2026 Your Best Year Yet
Making 2026 Your Best Year Yet Ancient Paths, Deep Flourishing, and the Life-Giving Way Forward It’s February already—how did that happen? Chronos time seems to move faster every year, doesn’t it? We can easily let another year simply happen to us if we don’t pause to intentionally map out the good (tov) pathway ahead—personally, spiritually,…
Reflections on Learning in Wartimes – Part 2
We look into the seven things you can put in place in your situation to optimise your learning and growth.
Coaching the Pursuer–Distancer Dynamic
When “Come Closer” Meets “Leave Me Alone” Coaching the Pursuer–Distancer Dynamic in Christian Leadership and Relationships The pursuer–distancer dynamic is one of the most common relational patterns in all relationships, and it is something that Christian Coaches must take into account when working with their clients. It appears in: Marriages. Church leadership teams. Ministry staff…
Reflections on Learning in Wartimes – Part 1
Friends, in 1939, during WWII, C.S. Lewis wrote Learning in Wartime. If you haven’t read it yet, I encourage you to do so. You can access it here. C.S. Lewis’ words are wise words indeed and have much to say to us here and now. And, whilst we are not in a war per se…
A Vulnerable God – Part 2
The past eighteen months have been such an interesting and distressing time for the whole world.
A Vulnerable God – Part 1
Of all the multiple ways our human brokenness shows up, probably none is more insidious and prevailing than shame. Shame whispers (and sometimes shouts)...
Baby Steps are the Hardest
Every new beginning starts with one simple, and seemingly impossible question: but how?
4 Tips to Start Again Strong – A Guide for Humans
New beginnings are part and parcel of all transitions. Those of us who have grieved endings and weathered heavy storms over the last year know that starting again is never easy.
X, Y & Z and the Three Fs
Although no one knows for sure what the long-term impact of the pandemic will be, it is likely to have a lasting effect on people of all ages and walks of life.
3 Ways to Live Intentionally
Nurturing our resilience involves deliberately doing things that improve our ability to bounce back from the stresses of life.
An Epic Invitation
Many of us are realising we have been more deeply affected by the events of 2020 and 2021 than perhaps we initially expected.
Finding Our Way Through Through The Messy Middle
It is a difficult time for all of us, and it is important that we stay as healthy, connected and supported as we can.
Preparing for Christmas
Two thousand years ago, before the birth of Jesus, John the Baptist urged the crowds to surrender their brokenness and pain to God and in so doing clear away any obstacle that would prevent Jesus from having full access to their hearts (Mark 1:3). John’s message is the same to us today. In the lead up to Christmas,…
5 Secrets for the Masculine Journey
“’The major crisis today is with men. When men are healed, the healing of women will naturally follow.’’ Written more than 35 years ago, the words by author Leanne Payne still ring true today. If anything, the need in 2020 is even greater: over July and August, MensLine Australia’s calls by men about their mental health…
Easter 2020
This year, Easter weekend may look somewhat different to other years. This year, we may feel stuck inside our homes. This year, the media reports may be gloomier than ever. This year, we may not be going on our traditional family holiday. This year, we may not be able to gather with others to celebrate…
Stewarding Christmas: How to Avoid the Three Christmas Traps
Three traps to avoid during Christmas if we want to celebrate in the right spirit of the season, which is about God's unconditional love.
Fasten Your Gaze Onto Jesus
Susan Daniel points out that Jesus paid the ultimate price for our salvation and it is by fixing our eyes on Him that we have hope, joy and love.
7 Ways To Reduce Stress At Work Before Christmas
Life can become hectic and stressful in the rush to accomplish all of our tasks at work before Christmas. Here are 7 ways to help reduce stress at work.
A Christian Look At ‘The Will’
In this devotional with Susan Daniel, we take a look at the significance of the will and what it means to line up our will with God’s will for our lives.
God Come Search My Heart – Weekly Devotional with Susan Daniel
Susan Daniel marvels at God’s greatness, sacrificial love, grace, power and holiness that transforms our lives, if we allow Him in.
Faith is The Hope for Living – Devotional
Susan Daniel’s devotional teaches us that Faith is the hope for things yet unseen, allowing us to weather the storms of life.
