God designed us to work. To do meaningful service for our community whether it’s paid or volunteering, (e.g. Prov 14:23, Col 3:23-24, Gen 2:15). But our Psalm reminds us that we can labour in vain. Psalm 127 As we ‘work’, we witness the light of Christ and partner with him in kingdom building. Let that be our priority as we abide in him. I’ve enjoyed ‘Work’ over the years. As a young guy, my first work was at the Caboolture Cut Price store. I’d pack groceries and carry them t

Let us pray, believe, and be Astonished. Matt 8:5-10, Mark 6:1-6 "Stay astonished at Jesus and he will do astonishing things in your midst." Last year at our 55th Anniversary, Pastor Jason Elsmore, (Director of QB), challenged us with a message on being Astonished. As we come to our AGM this Sunday, I want to draw us back to this challenge. Throughout the gospels, people were astonished about the things Jesus did and said. But Jason drew us to two separate occasions where Je

Where does joy come from? Psalm 126 Regardless of circumstances, no matter how dark the valley or how high the mountain, God is with us and will not let us go. We know what joy is, a deep sense of gladness. But where it comes from, that is something that we all seek because we all want joy. When we are joyful, there is a sense of security, hope, peace, identity and place in the world. People seek it in success, relationships, positive thinking, financial security, travel, or

Endurance is part of the journey. Faith and belief in God are our part. God’s promise is He will always surround and hold us. Psalm 125 There is always a security in the arms of God no matter what the outcomes might be. The year was 2021, just before Christmas. We had accepted a call to pastor at Bundaberg Baptist Church. Our house was sold awaiting settlement in late January. Our three children had just started school holidays. We were on the way to my doctor’s appointment w