Author Archives: George Hawke

About George Hawke

I live in Sydney, Australia

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves

Posted on September 6, 2019

The media in Australia and other community gatekeepers treat abortion as a settled question. As a consequence, that’s how most Australians view the issue. We’re encouraged to think that, in the past, an important victory was won for women. And … Continue reading →

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What stops you being with God forever?

Posted on August 2, 2019

Here’s a challenge from Outreach Media. I used to smoke a lot of marijuana. But the first time I got stoned after becoming a Christian I felt embarrassed in God’s presence. I discovered that dope made it hard for me … Continue reading →

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Jesus gives life to the full

Posted on July 6, 2019

There are so many wonderful things in life. The joy of love, family, satisfaction in hard work, the thrill of the race, or the game, admiring the astonishing beauty of nature, the prospect of a new adventure. It is truly a remarkable … Continue reading →

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Northern beaches coastal walk

Posted on July 4, 2019

Saturday 10 August 2019 Explore the headlands from Newport to Barrenjoey. Coastal landscape – cliffs and beaches. Transport (mini bus) available from North Ryde (8.45am) and Chatswood (9.00am). Return by 4pm. Leader : George Hawke 0422 659 589 Grade : Medium … Continue reading →

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Regular praise and thanksgiving

Posted on July 4, 2019

Kids Camp starts in the Blue Mountains next Sunday. One of the stories that will be told there is the healing of Namaan in 2 Kings 5. Namaan was a commander in the Syrian army who was healed of an … Continue reading →

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Sin is not as much fun as you think

Posted on June 3, 2019

Why do we sin? Because it’s a chore – of course not! Actually, we do the wrong thing because it’s fun, satisfying or seems too difficult to resist. Why would we bother if it weren’t any of those things? Lowering … Continue reading →

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5 Lands Walk

Posted on May 31, 2019

Walk with Sydney Christian Bushwalkers on 15 June 2019 Sydney Christian Bushwalkers (opens in a new window)  

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Don’t let Christians put you off Jesus

Posted on May 3, 2019

Suppose there’s a man in an Australian country town with a history of shady business practices and fraudulent dealings. He also happens to be a regular church-goer. Many people where he lives know the man to be shonky and would … Continue reading →

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Figure eight pools, Royal National Park

Posted on May 1, 2019

Walk with Sydney Christian Bushwalkers on 18 May 2019 Sydney Christian Bushwalkers (opens in a new window)  

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Take a closer look at Easter

Posted on April 14, 2019

If we took a closer look at Easter, what would we find – a chocolate fantasy or important history? In the 8th Century, the English monk, Bede, spoke of how the name of the pagan goddess ‘Eostre’ was used for … Continue reading →

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