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      • Introductory Notes
      • 1 We Are A Chosen People
      • 2 We Are A Covenant People
      • 3 We Are A Committed People
      • 4 We Are A Celebratory People
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    • Healing: A Neglected Ministry
      • Introductory Notes
      • (1) Exploring Our Convictions
      • (2) The Kingdom Of God
      • (3) Healing: Inclusive or Exclusive?
      • (4) The Reality of Mortality
      • (5) The Motivation Factor
      • (6) The Greatest Power of All
    • Lord, Teach Us To Pray
      • Introduction & Inventory
      • Where Do We Begin?
      • In The Name Of Jesus
      • Prayer And The Holy Spirit
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    • Spiritual Gifts - The Church's Tool Box
      • Spiritual Gifts - Introduction
      • Spiritual Gifts (1) - The Nature of the Church
      • Spiritual Gifts (2) -Natural Questions About Supernatural Gifts
      • Spiritual Gifts (3) - Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith
      • Spiritual Gifts (4) - Healing
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      • Spiritual Gifts (6) - Prophecy
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      • Spiritual Gifts (8) - Speaking in Tongues and Interpretation
      • Spiritual Gifts (9) - Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers
      • Spiritual Gifts (10) - Serving, Encouragement, Leadership. Giving, Mercy
      • Spiritual Gifts (11) - Lord, Release Your Gifts
    • Gideon: An Unlikely Hero
      • The Reluctant Warrior
      • Getting The Heart In Order
      • The Midget Army
      • The Mighty Warrior
      • The Final Failure
    • Becoming Emotionally Whole
      • The Reality of Damaged Emotions
      • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Anger
      • Dealing with Damaged Emotions - Guilt
      • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Grief
      • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Depression
      • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Anxiety
      • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Low Self-Esteem
      • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Perfectionism
      • Dealing With Damaged Emotions - Resentment
    • Ephesians - God's Photo Album
      • The Church, His Body (1)
      • The Church, His Temple (2)
      • The Church, His Showcase (3)
      • The Church, His Workshop (4)
      • The Church, His Bride (5)
      • The Church, His Army (6)
    • A Passion For The King
      • Passion Is Knowing One Thing
      • Passion Is Needing One Thing
      • Passion Is Desiring One Thing
      • Passion Is Pursuing One Thing
    • Why Do The Wicked Prosper?
      • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (1)
      • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (2)
      • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (3)
      • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (4)
      • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (5)
      • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (6)
      • Why Do The Wicked Prosper? (7)
    • I Believe In God
      • The God Who Is Holy
      • The God Who Is Love
      • The God Who Is Just
      • The God Who Is Gracious
      • The God Who Is Compassionate
      • The God Who Is Powerful
      • If God Is For Us...??
    • Three Questions Jesus Asked
      • What Is Your Name?
      • Who Touched My clothes?
      • Why All This Weeping & Wailing?
    • Let's Walk the Talk
      • Let's Walk the Talk (1)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (2)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (3)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (4)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (5)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (6)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (7)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (8)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (9)
      • Let's Walk the Talk (10)
    • The Discipline of God
      • The Discipline Of God (1)
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• Church Leaders
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  • Unity: A Fragile Strength
  • A Penetrating Question
  • The Mistress of Ministry
  • Reflections On A Sabbatical Journey
  • When Christians Disagree
  • The True Nature of Pastoral Care
  • The Challenge of Change
  • Following the Leader
  • A Leader Worth Following
  • Middle Ground Ministry
  • Is God In This Or Not?
  • Get With The Program!
  • The Charismatic Concern
  • A Painful Pastoral Resignation
  • Prisoner of War
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  • The Law, the Police and You
  • The Yoke Is On Me
  • God Hates Religion
  • Easter: A Soldier's Perspective
  • Easter: The Point Of No Return
  • Just What Is 'Sound, Biblical Teaching'?
  • Forgiveness - The Key To Freedom
  • Same Sex Marriage
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  • The King Who Hated Christmas
  • Authority: Who's In Charge Here?
  • King David - Blood On His Hands
  • Looking For A Whale
  • Journaling The Journey
  • What Is A Pastor To Do? (1)
  • What Is A Pastor To Do? (2)
  • What Is A Pastor To Do? (3)
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  • When Affirmation Becomes Addictive
  • Two Ways To Heaven
  • The Devil Called Discouragement
  • Feed My Lambs
  • The Flight Of The Sermon
  • The Burden Of The Bag (Part 1)
  • The Burden Of the Bag (Part 2)
  • Two Parables For Leaders (1)
  • Two Parables For Leaders (2)
  • Jesus On Same-Sex Marriage
  • A Temptation For Leaders [Part 1]
  • A Temptation For Leaders [Part 2]
  • Two Crippled Men Find Grace
  • Is Your Church Notice Board Honest?
  • Change - Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way
  • Is The Preacher A Hypocrite
• Life's Journey
  • Emotions
    • Avoid It Like Poison
    • How To Fail Successfully
    • Dealing With Our History
    • Do You Like Yourself
    • Hurt People Hurt People
    • The Gift of Pain
  • Family
    • On Being A Father
    • Growing Old With Enthusiasm
    • The Drama of Letting Go
    • The Map and the Compass
    • The Subtle Process of Erosion
    • Is The Womb A Safe Place?
    • The Greatest Gift For Your Children
    • Spare the Rod
  • Justice
    • The Senate Prayer
    • It Takes a Village to Kill a Child
    • Abortion: A Life and Death Decision
    • Bitten By The Gambling Bug
    • Euthanasia: Abortion at Life's End
    • A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
    • Find the Cause: Find the Solution
    • A Sign Of The Times
    • What You Sow Is What You Get!
    • The Blame Game
    • The Freedom Of Responsibility
    • Sticks and Stones and Wowsers
    • Ethics - Based On What?
    • Homophobia
    • Thinking 'Christianly' About Politics
    • In The Image of God
    • Is Australia A Christian Country?
    • Verbal "Hot Buttons"
    • Sharia Law - Yes or No?
    • The Thick Edge of the Wedge
  • Bereavement
    • The Final Farewell
    • The Death Of A Child
    • The Death We Never Talk About
    • The Birth We Call Death
    • The Death We Never Talk About (2)
    • To Speak Or Not To Speak
    • Ken died last week
  • Priorities
    • Apathy: The Silent Enemy
    • Chasing The Wind
    • Dangerous Appetites
    • Becoming Bitter or Better
    • I Must Be Getting Old
    • An Epiphany On A Train
    • One Death Per Person
    • Keep It Balanced!
    • What God Has Put Asunder
    • The Power of Poverty Thinking
  • Faith
    • Blind Faith
    • May The Force Be With You
    • The Occult Octopus
    • Good News of a Fresh Start
    • Asking God One Question
    • How Good Is Good Enough?
    • Weaving A Web
    • Creating God In Our Image
    • Not Good Enough For Church
    • The Trouble With Religion
    • A Strange Funeral Request
    • A God-forsaken Country
    • Please Don't Tell Me The Score!
    • A Favourite Bible Verse
    • Elijah Was An Atheist
    • Trust Your Instruments!
    • The Case Of The Cautious Atheist
    • Did God Allow This Tragedy?
    • Why This? Why Now? Why Me? (1)
    • Why This? Why Now? Why Me? (2)
    • Did You Hear What I Said? (1)
    • Did You Hear What I Said? (2)
    • Did You Hear What I Said? (3)
    • Where Did That Come From
  • Values
    • The Power of Illusion
    • A Frightening Realism
    • Life's Early Lessons
    • Holding Back The Tide
    • A Titanic Lesson
    • You Had Better Be Right!
    • When The Law Is A Nuisance
    • Is Tolerance Always A Virtue
    • Capital Punishment; Yes or No?
    • Is Discrimination Always Wrong?
    • Sincerity Does Not Make Wrong Right
    • Homosexuality: The Debate Continues
    • Our Upside Down Values
    • Can We Solve The Drug Tsunami
    • Is the Church Out Of Step
    • Living In Disneyland
    • The Mighty Dollar God
    • A False God Is Exposed
    • Abstinence is a Dirty Word
    • Morality In Crisis
    • The Media: Shaping Or Reflecting Culture?
    • So What's In A Date?
    • I am a Conservative!
    • The Power Of Example
    • My Santa Claus Theology (1)
    • My Santa Claus Theology (2)
    • I Am Not A Racist! (1)
    • I Am Not A Racist! (2)
    • Thinking Kingdom (1)
    • Thinking Kingdom (2)
    • Thinking Kingdom (3)
    • The Blind Leading The Blind
    • Christmas Celebrates.....Who?
    • The Danger of a Painless Life
  • Relationships
    • It's Time To Bite The Bullett
    • Roll the Credits
    • How Is Your Attitude?
    • Bamboo, Roots & Resentment
    • Building A Strong Marriage
    • Living In Sin
    • The Chain or the Circle
    • There's Always Tomorrow
    • Sticks and Stones
    • Conspiracy Theory or Conspiracy Fact
    • Jesus and Football
    • The Captain and the Coach
    • You Can't Get There From Here
    • The Thin Edge of the Wedge
    • Equal, But Not The Same
    • Please Don't Call Me Names!
• Mike's Log
  • Journal Entries - April-June, 2012
    • Celebrating My Mentors
    • For Whom The Bell Tolls
    • That Besetting Sin (Part 1)
    • That Besetting Sin (Part 2)
    • That Besetting Sin (Part 3)
    • That Besetting Sin (Part 4)
    • For A Man Of Your Age
    • Prayer- Whose Will Shall Prevail
  • Journal Entries - January-March, 2012
    • Unexpected Guidance
    • I Am Not The Light
    • God's Power Through My Weakness
    • On The Shoulders Of Jesus
    • Mountain Top Experiences (Part 1)
    • Mountain Top Experiences (Part 2)
    • Mountain Top Experiences (Part 3)
    • Mountain Top Experiences (Part 4)
    • My Mentor Died Yesterday
  • Journal Entries - July-December 2011
    • Does God Turn The Other Cheek (1)
    • Does God Turn The Other Cheek (2)
    • Going Home (1) - Being Prepared
    • Going Home (2) - Facing Mortality
    • Going Home (3) - A Quantum shift
    • Going Home (4) - Final Authority
    • Going Home (5) - Out of Control
    • Going Home (6) - Breaking Camp
    • Growing Old Fruitfully
    • Who Has A Plan For My Life?
    • The God Who Hides Himself
    • The One Thing That's Not Good
    • I Got Really Angry At Church!!
  • Journal Entries, March, April, May, 2011
    • God Can...But Will He? (1)
    • God Can...But Will He? (2)
    • God Can....But Will He? (3)
    • A Fresh Touch From God (1)
    • A Fresh Touch From God (2)
    • A Fresh Touch From God (3)
    • A Simple Word, A Deadly Danger (1)
    • A Simple Word, A Deadly Danger (2)
  • Journal Entries - January, 2011
    • The Seasons Of The Soul (1)
    • The Seasons Of The Soul (2)
    • The Seasons Of The Soul (3)
    • The Seasons Of The Soul (4)
    • The Prodigal Son: What If...? (1)
    • The Prodigal Son; What If...? (2)
  • Journal Entries - November, 2010
    • A Picture of Grace (1)
    • A Picture of Grace (2)
    • A Picture of Grace (3)
    • A Picture of Grace (4)
    • Christmas: When Two Worlds Collide (1)
    • Christmas: When Two Worlds Collide (2)
    • God In My Computer
    • A Tough Call At Christmas (1)
    • A Tough Call At Christmas (2)
  • Journal Entries - September, 2010
    • Reflection on Retirement (Revisited)
    • Waiting To Die or Dying To Live?
    • What Is Your Achilles Heel? (1)
    • What Is Your Achilles Heel? (2)
    • What Is Your Achilles Heel? (3)
    • What Is Your Achilles Heel? (4)
    • What Is Your Achilles Heel? (5)
    • What Is Your Achilles Heel? (6)
  • Journal Entries - April, 2010
    • The Subtlty of Sin (1)
    • The Subtlty of Sin (2)
    • The Subtlty of Sin (3)
    • That's Not What I Expected
    • 'Til Death Do Us Part.
    • Intimacy, Prayer....and Sex?
  • Journal Entries - March, 2010
    • The Point Of No Return (3)
    • The Point Of No Return (4)
    • Rules and Religion (1)
    • Rules and Religion (2)
    • Rules and Religion (3)
    • Rules and Religion (4)
    • Rules and Religion (5)
  • Journal Entries - February, 2010
    • Why Am I So Discouraged? (1)
    • Why Am I So Discouraged? (2)
    • Why Am I So Discouraged (3)
    • Why Am I So Discouraged? (4)
    • The Point of No Return (1)
    • The Point of No Return (2)
  • Journal Entries, December/January 2010
    • The Christian and Road Rage (1)
    • The Christian and Road Rage (2)
    • The Christian and Road Rage (3)
    • The Kiss Called Christmas (1)
    • The Kiss Called Christmas (2)
    • The Kiss Called Christmas (3)
    • My Life - Would I Change Anything?
  • Journal Entries, November 2009
    • An Analysis of Disobedience (1)
    • An Analysis of Disobedience (2)
    • An Analysis of Disobedience (3)
    • An Analysis of Disobedience (4)
    • A Self Centred Soliloquy
  • Journal Entries, October, 2009
    • Pondering My Purpose (1)
    • Pondering My Purpose (2)
    • Pondering My Purpose (3)
    • Pondering My Purpose (4)
  • Journal Entries - September, 2009
    • From The Head To The Heart
    • An Attack of the 'Guilts'
  • Journal Entries - August, 2009
    • Recovering That "First Love" (1)
    • Recovering That "First Love" (2)
  • Journal Entries - July, 2009
    • The Ultimate Affirmation (1)
    • The Ultimate Affirmation (2)
    • The Ultimate Affirmation (3)
    • Another Wedding Anniversary!
    • Pay Attention, Mike
  • Journal Entries - June 2009
    • Praying A Wordless Prayer
    • Reaching Rome, Reaching Home
    • The Kingdom Party
    • The Kingdom Party (2)
    • With Friends Like This....
    • Does God Really Care?
  • Journal Entries - March 2009
    • Going On Or Giving Up (1)
    • Going On Or Giving Up (2)
    • Going On Or Giving Up (3)
    • Going On Or Giving Up (4)
    • The Day Jesus Showed Up Late!
    • Believing What You Know
  • Journal Entries - February, 2009
    • Why Was I Crying?
    • I Hate Religion (1)
    • I Hate Religion (2)
    • I Hate Religion (3)
  • Journal Entries - January 2009
    • Grace Sufficient
    • My Desire For Heaven
    • Monitoring My Mortality
    • Monitoring My Mortality (2)
  • Journal Entries - December 2008
    • The Desert Classroom (cont)
      • (7) Paul's Silent Years
      • (8) Jesus In The Desert
      • Elijah Re-visited (1)
      • Elijah Re-visited (2)
      • Elijah Re-visited (3)
      • Elijah Re-visited (4)
  • Journal Entries - November 2008
    • The Seasons of Life
    • Do Churches Have Seasons?
    • The Desert Classroom
      • (1) Going and Growing in the Desert
      • (2) Whose Desert? God's or Mine?
      • (3) Moses Goes to School
      • (4) David's Learning Curve
      • (5) Elijah's Struggle With God
      • (6) John the Baptist's Desert Formation
  • Journal Entries - October 2008
    • Living in the Past, Present or Future
  • Journal Entries - August 2008
    • The Ministry of Affirmation
    • Finishing Well
    • Grace For Today
  • Journal Entries - July 2008
    • Two Men In A Boat (1)
    • Two Men In A Boat (2)
    • Two Men In A Boat (3)
    • Two Men In A Boat (4)
    • Two Men In A Boat (5)
    • Two Men In A Boat (6)
    • Two Men In A Boat (7)
    • Two Men In A Boat (8)
  • Journal Entries - June 2008
    • The Yoke Principle
    • The Yoke Principle (2)
    • The Yoke Principle (3)
  • Journal Entries - May, 2008
    • Is That You, Lord (1)
    • Is That You, Lord? (2)
    • Is That You, Lord? (3)
    • Is That You, Lord? (4)
    • Is That You, Lord (5)
  • Journal Entries - April 2008
    • Integrity In Prayer
    • The Subtlety of Depression
  • Journal Entries - March 2008
    • The Balance of Head and Heart
    • Pauses
    • Going to Hospital
    • Head and Heart in Conflict
  • Journal Entries - February 2008
    • Where Your Treasure Is
    • Does Jesus Practice What He Preaches?
    • What Kind Of Welcome
  • Journal Entries - December, 2007
    • When God Does Not Heal (2)
    • When God Does Not Heal (3)
    • When God Does Not Heal (4)
    • The Subtle Danger
  • Journal Entries - November, 2007
    • Back To Egypt
    • Trusting in the Ultimate Trial
    • A Blast From the Past
    • Lord, Don't You Care?
    • Sometimes I Need Reassurance
    • The Fickleness of Faith
    • When God Does Not Heal (1)
• Prayer Room
  • What happened to the Joy?
  • A Son Before a Servant
  • Teach Me To Pray
  • The Towel and the Basin
  • My Anxious Thoughts
  • It's Your Church
  • Pray Without Ceasing
  • The Struggle of Leadership
  • The Lord is my watchman
  • Praying Without Words
  • One Father To Another
  • Do You Get Disappointed, Lord?
  • The Kitchen Or The Lounge Room
  • I Don't Want To Pray
  • Praying In Truth
  • My Times Are In Your Hands
  • Your Enthusiasm To Forgive Me
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