There is nothing easy about pain, fear, or difficulty. If I had my way, I’d choose comfort every time. A life free of struggle sounds appealing, doesn’t it? But that’s not reality. The things that truly matter—the things that are valuable or ‘worth it’—always come with a degree of difficulty, often a high degree. Whether it’s physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual, real growth, healing, and transformation require us to face the hard stuff. To be […]
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Our western culture today is what we would call “refined.” Over time, we’ve shaped and tamed our surroundings to fit our needs, creating a sense of comfort and control over our world. We organise, plan, and prepare, believing we have everything sorted. But do we really? Nature often reminds us of our limits. A raging bushfire, an unexpected storm, or an unforeseen illness can instantly strip away our illusion of control. We can’t command the […]
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I love sunsets. There is something so special about seeing colour and texture painted across the sky in everchanging iterations until it fades into the night sky and the stars gradually come to life. Where I grew up, I was able to get onto the roof via our trampoline, and I would sit there and just watch and be without any distractions and enjoy God’s handiwork. Every sunset is unique and amazing in its own way, […]
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