Daily Readings (Page 2)

What do Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Dinner have in common? During the dawn service and the minute silence we reflect on sacrifices made by thousands of soldiers for our country. What about at dinner? Dinner is an occasion for reflection on the greatest sacrifice made by one Man, at greater cost, with greater implications and worthy of far greater remembrance than these…

Read Psalm 23 I first learnt this by heart when a young child. In my early teens I gained an understanding that the Lord was my shepherd. Now as an older person I have been able to appreciate the richness of the meaning and how this Good Shepherd has been with me all my life and my future is secure for I shall dwell with Him forever.

If there is one word that sums up life for me, it is Discipline. Discipline is what prepares you for what is ahead. If you don’t discipline your kids, life will go easy at first but will become very difficult later. If you are not disciplined with what you eat, life will be comfortable now, but your health will pay the price later. And if you are not disciplined in…

Isn’t it frustrating when our human leaders let us down? We can be let down by our parents, boss, law enforcement or politicians. We all have an innate sense that this isn’t how things should be. 

Psalm 1 is a profound introduction to the book of Psalms, and calls the reader to consider carefully the significance of all that follows. Using the recurring motif of contrast the psalmist explores three dimensions of human life; our lifestyle choices (1-2), the substance of our lives (3-4), and our ultimate destiny (5-6). In each of these arenas the contrasts are…

Sometimes, despite our very best efforts, life just feels so mundane. Our daily routines feel repetitive. Our bible reading feels monotonous. Do you find yourself wondering if it’s worth opening the bible each morning? With a cloudy mind and distracted thoughts, will the bible teach me anything “new” today?

Debates about who is the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) are commonplace on podcasts and talk shows. For example, in basketball, Michael Jordan or LeBron James? In cricket, Donald Bradman or Sachin Tendulkar? In entertainment, Taylor Swift or Beyoncé? Differences in individual styles, technological advancements over the decades, and personal preferences provide endless…