Author Archives: George Hawke

I remember Christmas eve as the peak of childhood excitement. I could say it was about family or feasts or celebrating Jesus’ birth, but the truth is it was all about the anticipation of presents. It was a magical feeling … Continue reading →

Mark Taylor told Sam Konstas to ditch the ramp shot and go back to basics to force his way back into the (Australian) Test team. The basics are the foundation of whatever you are talking about. Builders know that if … Continue reading →

Do you know that throughout recorded history there has never been a period of complete global peace? Though some consider we have been in a state of “long peace” since the end of WW2 that isn’t the reality for the … Continue reading →

When do you feel at your weakest and most vulnerable? Perhaps it’s when you’re experiencing financial insecurity or if a relationship isn’t going the way you hoped. Perhaps you feel weakest when you’re faced with uncertainty whether it’s uncertainty about … Continue reading →

Australia is a very safe country to live in. According to the Institute for Economics and Peace 2024 report Australia ranks as the 19th safest country in the world. In such an economically, politically and environmentally stable country it’s normal … Continue reading →

In Psalm 77, the writer “cried out to God for help” (v.1NIV). He was in distress (v.2) and couldn’t sleep (v.4). He could only think about his troubles. And he doubted God’s mercy and kindness (v.7-9). But then he looked … Continue reading →

There are many prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament. For example, Isaiah said that honour and “a great light” would come to the region of Galilee. Galilee was part of the northern region of Israel. In Old Testament times, … Continue reading →