Tristan Jamson, a student from Launceston Church Grammar School shared the following ‘Inspirational Words’ at my final Bishop’s Day School Assembly: History is a wonderful thing. From history we learn of our most significant achievements and our biggest mistakes. We hear of the voices, ideas, actions and … Continue reading
Sparklit encourages life-changing Christian writing so that lives, communities and cultures are transformed as people discover Jesus in a way that is authentic and culturally meaningful. The Australian Christian Book of the Year, Young Australian Christian Writer and Teen Writer awards … Continue reading
Today is the Anniversary of my Ordination as Bishop of Tasmania on St James’ Day, 25 July 2000. As I reflect on that humbling, joyful, overwhelming occasion I am reminded of the St James The Apostle Day prayer (APBA page 616) and the prayer’s ongoing … Continue reading
Paul Cavanough shared the following prayer points at our Wednesday staff devotions: These are my eight prayer requests for churches in 2015: For greater emphasis on prayer. Many, if not most, churches have a woeful emphasis on corporate prayer. Churches who do not … Continue reading
I spent time Thursday afternoon of NAIDOC Week 2015 at Wybalenna on Flinders Island, Tasmania, and reflected on the terrible tragedy of the indigenous suffering, dispossession and death. The challenging words of my beautiful sister and Elder Aunty Ida West continue … Continue reading
Over the last few months both Gayelene and myself have seen how God has been involved in our future plans. My article which is titled “Do we see God’s hand”? is not just about us ending this part of our season here in Tasmania but … Continue reading