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Thursday, 28 Mar 2024

Extra Care and Time
I’m no gardening expert, despite years of exposure to Gardening Australia at my grandparents’ house. I’ve discovered that I’m very good at keeping peace lilies alive, but aside from that, the most hardy succulent will come to its demise at my house, even with my best efforts of care. I’ve...
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Friday, 22 Mar 2024

Diversity is our Superpower
Diversity is not merely a buzzword that we throw around in Harmony Week; it's a fundamental aspect of our identity as a Christian community. At Avondale School, we believe that our diversity is not a challenge to overcome but a strength to embrace. In a world where our differences threaten...
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Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024

Live Out Your Why
I love the assurance that we find in Jeremiah 29 that God’s thoughts and plans are for our welfare and not for harm. The other key part of this passage is what to do in the waiting, figuring out these good plans and seeking Him with all we have.  For...
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Friday, 08 Mar 2024

Preparing for the Big Event
On Sunday evening this past weekend, I wandered into the bedroom at home intending to get ready for sleep. As I approached the door I could hear singing and, upon entering the room, I found my wife watching something on her phone. Enquiring as to what she was enjoying, she...
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Friday, 01 Mar 2024

Love is our Song
This year marks the beginning of my 15th year working as a Pastor. Even still I am often amused as to how this all happened. I grew up in a small town near Taree, in a single parent family that wasn’t at all religious. As a young adult I never...
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Friday, 23 Feb 2024

The Greatest Catch
The year was 2001. I was representing my school at the Tri-Schools Cricket Competition. My team, Macquarie College, were bowled out for a very average total. We took to the field knowing we had to get some early wickets to keep our hopes alive. We had our best bowlers trying...
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Friday, 16 Feb 2024

Waiting in the Unknown
I’m sure many of you have had to sit and wait for someone to come out of a tricky operation. I have recently experienced this and while there is not much we can do while waiting, we have a choice as to how we wait and the stress that we...
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Friday, 09 Feb 2024

A Foundation to Build On
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Friday, 02 Feb 2024

Doorways to the Unknown
As I walked around the school this week and opened doors to classrooms, I have been surprised and delighted at the excitement and fun behind each door - Our PROPEL students setting up their work spaces; Year 7 students in bootcamps, receiving their school iPads; Masses of students cheering and...
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