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Prayer during lockdown

Posted on August 28, 2021 by George Hawke

We’re all going through a tough time with this lockdown. Parents will be home schooling for two more months. Travel is restricted. Our grandchildren on the central coast seem to be as far away as those in France. There are … Continue reading →

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Crown of thorns

Posted on August 8, 2021 by George Hawke

Who’s been watching the Olympic games in Tokyo where athletes are striving to win a gold medal? In the ancient games the winner received a laurel wreath to place on their head. The wreath was a symbol of victory. The … Continue reading →

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At life’s crossroads? Let Jesus give you directions

Posted on August 7, 2021 by George Hawke

Life’s road is rarely straight. We often find ourselves in places we didn’t expect or want. How are you going with the uncertainty of life at the moment? Do you feel like you’re standing at a crossroads and not sure … Continue reading →

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Servant leadership

Posted on July 18, 2021 by George Hawke

There are two types of leadership: Leader first (self-serving leadership), and servant first (servant leadership). Jesus was an example of servant first leadership. He said: “You [His disciples] know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord … Continue reading →

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Sustenance through sacrifice

Posted on July 4, 2021 by George Hawke

Three times a year Israelite families travelled to the temple in Jerusalem for a religious festival (Ex. 23:14-17; 34:23-24; Dt. 16:16).  The first of these was the Passover in spring, when they remembered how God delivered them from slavery in … Continue reading →

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Jesus: a 4-letter word or the name above all names?

Posted on July 2, 2021 by George Hawke

What do you do in that flash of anger, shock or pain? When you’re driving and another car dangerously pulls out in front of you; when you kick your toe; when you hear bad news; it seems universally human to … Continue reading →

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Resurrection through sacrifice

Posted on June 28, 2021 by George Hawke

Three times a year Israelite families travelled to the temple in Jerusalem for a religious festival (Ex. 23:14-17; 34:23-24; Dt. 16:16).  The first of these was the Passover, when they remembered how God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. The … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness through sacrifice

Posted on June 15, 2021 by George Hawke

Three times a year Israelite families travelled to the temple in Jerusalem for a religious festival (Ex. 23:14-17; 34:23-24; Dt. 16:16).  The first of these was the Passover, when they remembered how God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. They … Continue reading →

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Sanitise more than hands

Posted on June 3, 2021 by George Hawke

How clean do you keep your hands? Hand hygiene has certainly gotten a lot of attention lately. It reminds me of one of my favourite Shakespearean scenes — Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking after she has orchestrated the murder of her … Continue reading →

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Imagine someone knowing everything about you!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by George Hawke

Do you know you’re not the only one? We all have parts of ourselves we’d rather no one else knew about. Parts we may try to hide from even ourselves, to distract ourselves from with busyness or entertainment, to overcompensate … Continue reading →

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