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The Other Side of Offence

 
Posted by Elaine December 01, 2023 at 12:00 AM AEDT

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The Difference a Day Makes

 
Posted by Elaine June 23, 2022 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image I'd often seen this boat moored in the solitude of the inlet as I captured the rising sun. Even yesterday I was able to capture this pic of it resplendent in the glow of the golden sun...… » Read More & Show Comments

Wisdom, Discernment & Blessing

 
Posted by Elaine December 08, 2021 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image What does God say about the best path to a meaningful life?… » Read More & Show Comments

About Heaven...

 
Posted by Elaine March 25, 2021 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Yesterday some lost their lives quite suddenly and unexpectedly. Tomorrow is promised to no-one. … » Read More & Show Comments

The Price Of Love

 
Posted by Elaine January 16, 2021 at 12:00 AM AEDT

For those who say we're the "perfect couple', may I set the record straight! We are yet to be so connected that our marriage is safe from harm, but we're still enjoying the journey, with God's blessing along the way because we choose to stay together, when at times we'd rather stray... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

How Sin Can Seduce the Strongest, Wisest & Godliest

 
Posted by Elaine December 15, 2020 at 12:00 AM AEDT

She sat across from me with fingers pressed into her forehead. “How did I get here?” she groaned. Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

Navigating Life's Challenges

 
Posted by Elaine November 03, 2020 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image In this world of increasing confusion, chaos and fear, with each day bringing new changes for all we hold dear... God showed me life's journey is like navigating a maze...… » Read More & Show Comments

When Will Jesus Christ Return?

 
Posted by Elaine April 15, 2020 at 12:00 AM AEST

Could the increasing climate and other changing world weather issues be a warning that the return of Jesus is near? … » Read More & Show Comments

Socially Distant, Yet Never Alone

 
Posted by Elaine April 03, 2020 at 12:00 AM AEDT

This beach where I stood this morning is now closed as we self isolate in a bid to prevent prevent further spreading of this Coronavirus-19 pandemic. Waiting for the sun I watched a solitary seagull. He didn't appear to be concerned as he preened. It clear that this seagull knew if he waited long enough, a gastronomic feast would be served at his feet... Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

As Life Begins

 
Posted by Elaine March 06, 2020 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. … » Read More & Show Comments

Letting Go

 
Posted by Elaine January 29, 2020 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Standards that have long been respected have one by one been discarded. Do to others what you want them to do to you has been replaced by "I want to do that, why should I care what you think about it?" Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Progressive Christianity

 
Posted by Elaine January 29, 2020 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Is the Bible the infallible Word of God or is it too old and irrelevant for today? One of the main differences between Progressive Christianity and Historic Christianity is the interpretation of the Bible. … » Read More & Show Comments

The Road To Eternal Life

 
Posted by Elaine December 14, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Which is the best path to reach utopia, nirvana in eternity? But we all stumble from time to time, making wrong choices that leave us with consequences, we all reap what we sow, so how can we be sure what we believe is actually based on truth that will lead us to abundant life now and eternity with God when we die? Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Is Halloween Harmless Fun?

 
Posted by Elaine November 01, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Why was this celebration so accepted by parents making me feel uneasy? I wondered, so I searched for information about the subject which only left me with more questions.... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Before The World Ends...

 
Posted by Elaine September 10, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEST

If you've never been told, this information is very important to you... In the Bible, God says that before Jesus comes back to earth, certain things must take place: Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Searching For Truth - God's Plan For You

 
Posted by Elaine August 03, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEST

In Romans chapter 1 the Bible, God warns us that our actions bring consequences of ignoring His offer of love and forgiveness... Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

When Thorns Line Our Path

 
Posted by Elaine July 09, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEST

This blog was birthed after an experience I had recently that hurt me deeply and left me feeling defeated, with no way out. Then in church one morning, I learned this... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Church And Money

 
Posted by Elaine June 14, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEST

If everything comes from God, why does the church ask for our money? Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

What's Your Purpose?

 
Posted by Elaine June 05, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image "I didn't know who I was." Janet Boynes said as she shared her story recently at the Freedom March in Washington, D.C...… » Read More & Show Comments

Noah's Ark Revealed

 
Posted by Elaine May 15, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image Now that such compelling evidence has been found, shouldn't we take a closer look for the truth?… » Read More & Show Comments

Escape That Prison Cell

 
Posted by Elaine March 25, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Being left out can really mess with your mind. Has disappointment or sadness locked you away? … » Read More & Show Comments

This Gift Called Life.

 
Posted by Elaine February 23, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Like spilled wine leaves us in a mess, when we make bad choices we also live with the consequences. So how do we avoid making a mistake?… » Read More & Show Comments

Positioned For Success

 
Posted by Elaine February 22, 2019 at 12:00 AM AEDT

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A Battle Has Begun...

 
Posted by Elaine December 18, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEDT

In the Bible God says we should... 'Keep a sharp lookout! For you do not know when I will come. . . watch for my return!' Mark 13:35-36 Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

Gospel Truth

 
Posted by Elaine November 06, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Do you know why Jesus came? Blog Image I am standing in absolute stillness, silent before the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for him to rescue me. Only God is my Savior, and he will not fail me.… » Read More & Show Comments

An Amazing Science Discovery

 
Posted by Elaine September 29, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEST

Jewish scientist Dr. James Tour is one of the top 50 most influential minds in the world who took part in a Nobel Prize. You won't believe his discovery - the door to real Jewish life... … » Read More & Show Comments

Counterfeit Promises

 
Posted by Elaine July 21, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image Are there still some among you who hold that “only believing” is enough? Believing in one God? Well, remember that the demons believe this too—so strongly that they tremble in terror! … » Read More & Show Comments

Adultery? We're All Guilty...

 
Posted by Elaine June 15, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEST

Jesus hasn't made a difference in this world, it's getting worse, not better! Blog Image But we're all guilty....… » Read More & Show Comments

About Yoga

 
Posted by Elaine May 21, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image In meditation this passive but alert state, the connection between the spirit and the brain, is loosened and you open yourself up. But open up to what? Is yoga and meditation a harmless form of relaxation and wellbeing or is it something more? ...… » Read More & Show Comments

Why I Don't Fear Death..

 
Posted by Elaine April 18, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image The Bible gives us information on the best way to live and what happens after we die. I've followed these Bible teachings all my life and can testify that what's written WILL come to pass. Here's what the Bible says about death, the afterlife and what it means for us.… » Read More & Show Comments

Keeping Your Soul From Trouble

 
Posted by Elaine April 09, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEST

For those who know nothing about the Bible, to open one up and start to read makes little sense.. but if you take a look you'll see that there's much wisdom inside! Blog Image Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth....… » Read More & Show Comments

Wife Swapping For Jesus?

 
Posted by Elaine March 16, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Cristy and Dean Parave say they are spreading the word of God through swinging, believing they need to become wife swappers to reach others who are wife swapping, but are lost to the gospel of Christ. Blog Image The Bible, written long ago but still so relevant today has much to say about what this couple and their beliefs...… » Read More & Show Comments

Is It God's Fault?

 
Posted by Elaine February 18, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEDT

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Here To Worship

 
Posted by Elaine January 24, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Have you ever wished you could be a star and recognised everywhere you go? Looks like a fabulous lifestyle but why do so many stumble or withdraw from all that attention? In the Bible God explains why...… » Read More & Show Comments

Begin...

 
Posted by Elaine January 10, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image So it's our choice. When the morning alarm goes off, we can ask " Why am I even getting up this morning?" We can sleep in and dream or we can rise up and activate those dreams! … » Read More & Show Comments

...And Yet He Waits

 
Posted by Elaine January 04, 2018 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image I was recently unfriended by a long time Facebook friend saying: "You haven't even understood your own message...the one about love" after I remarked about the blasphemy of a gay nativity scene with no Mary, just two men in pink robes bowing before Jesus in a stable.… » Read More & Show Comments

I Nearly Missing This!

 
Posted by Elaine November 29, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Imagine not being ready to capture such beauty, this nearly happened to me! It can take only seconds before the beauty fades so imagine how I felt to find my camera battery flashing empty... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Gay Marriage - What's God Got To Do With It?

 
Posted by Elaine August 24, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEST

The current issue is whether or not two people of the same gender should marry. If the love each other they should equally have a right to be happy, right? Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Why did God give us a Free Will?

 
Posted by Elaine August 13, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEST

Why did He create us with the ability to do good and to be the best we can be or to become the most rebellious and hateful person on the planet? Why did He give us this choice? Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

Desert dreaming

 
Posted by Elaine June 15, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEST

Lost in a desert with no water - finally my prayers had been answered... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Are You Ready To Bow Before Him?

 
Posted by Elaine May 05, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image The Bible says: When many lose their faith & betray and hate each other and the spread of wickedness makes the love of most men grow cold.. and.when this good news of the kingdom is proclaimed to men all over the world as a witness to all the nations, then the end will come. Matthew 24:4-14 The window of opportunity is closing so don't miss out...… » Read More & Show Comments

Is Suicide The End?

 
Posted by Elaine May 01, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image The possibility that if we die we won't have to face our problems may make suicide attractive... but this gift of life comes with responsibility and death is not the end of our story. … » Read More & Show Comments

When Jesus Returns Will You Be Ready?

 
Posted by Elaine March 02, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image In just a little while God warns, He will again shake the heavens and the earth. He will shake the oceans and the dry land, too. He will shake all the nations and the treasure of the earth will return to Him.... and if we have rejected His love for us we will have to explain why... … » Read More & Show Comments

How To Be Sure You'll Get To Heaven.

 
Posted by Elaine February 25, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Does accepting Jesus mean we can just relax, continue to do our own thing, soak up His love and spend eternity in heaven with Him or is there more? Blog Image In Psalms God promises not to abandon us but in Matthew 22:14 God also says that only a few of us make it. What does that mean?… » Read More & Show Comments

The Coming Antichrist Versus The Coming Christ

 
Posted by Elaine January 06, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Warning: Don’t believe everything you hear. Carefully weigh and examine what people tell you. Not everyone who talks about God comes from God. There are a lot of lying preachers on the loose.... Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

When The Party's Over...

 
Posted by Elaine November 21, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEDT

A sink hole or an earthquake may never happen to you but what about a car wreck that took the life of someone close to you or left you in a wheel chair? It's not something we care to think about but are you ready for what tomorrow could bring? Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

The Sure Path To Success & Happiness!

 
Posted by Elaine September 26, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

Written down to teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Staying Strong, No Matter What The Circumstance!

 
Posted by Elaine August 12, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

Staying true to God in such deadly circumstances took a huge dose of courage, but in trusting God would be there for him, Daniel remained safe! Blog ImageRead More & Show Comments

Jesus, Jews & Islam - What Do They Believe?

 
Posted by Elaine August 09, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

A Muslim Woman about to commit suicide is given the challenge of giving Jesus one week to prove Himself before ending her life. Then This Happens!… … » Read More & Show Comments

Sexual Healing

 
Posted by Elaine August 06, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

This video highlights my journey with casual sex and the conclusion I came to that sex as recreation, or just for fun, is unable to satisfy us the way we were meant to be satisfied....… » Read More & Show Comments

Our Enemy's Defeated!

 
Posted by Elaine July 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image But Satan has you fooled if you believe that! This is what the Bible says about the one who would trick you into believing anything other than Jesus Christ is Lord and died on the cross for you. The book of Revelation has this to say about Satan:… » Read More & Show Comments

Is There Anything After We Die?

 
Posted by Elaine May 18, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image What do you understand about life? Death is inevitable and often comes without warning, so are the principles you've based our life on enough? Does it even matter? How can you be sure?… » Read More & Show Comments

Wisdom For Life

 
Posted by Elaine May 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

Everything has a place and a purpose and taking life seriously pays off. Here are words of wisdom you may have not seen before, straight from the mouth of God... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Is Heaven For You?

 
Posted by Elaine May 06, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

Do we all go to Heaven when we die? Do only some people make it in? Do you know you'll be in heaven when you die? For the answers keep reading, you'll know for sure by the end of this blog ... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

This Precious Gift Called Life!

 
Posted by Elaine March 24, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Imagine you had to answer for everything you ever did, every choice you made. Would that change the way you live? … » Read More & Show Comments

Being Thankful

 
Posted by Elaine February 07, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Imagine if the beauty of creation wasn't there... It is good to say thank you to the Lord, to sing praises to the God who is above all gods. He Is My shelter, there is nothing but goodness in him!… » Read More & Show Comments

We Were Designed For Freedom

 
Posted by Elaine January 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Who had stirred up complaints against them? It wasn't the locals who hated what they were doing, this disapproval came, it came from the local church...… » Read More & Show Comments

Stepping across that line

 
Posted by Elaine December 04, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Imagine a world with no more war, no more starvation, no more bullying, no more abuse, there'd be no more suicide, no more depression, no more brutality, families would stay united and everyone would be live in peace.....… » Read More & Show Comments

Living Without Regret

 
Posted by Elaine November 15, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Wanda shares how seeing a video about a girl faced with an impossible choice personally effected her. … » Read More & Show Comments

Is there life after delivery?

 
Posted by Elaine October 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

In a mother's womb were two babies. One asked the other: "Do you believe in life after delivery?" The other replies, "why, of course. There has to be something after delivery.... Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

I Had No Idea Of The Danger I Was Heading Towards..

 
Posted by Elaine October 16, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image After six years of capturing every sunrise you’d think I’d be wise to the dangers but my sense of security was false and this morning the outcome could have been much worse.… » Read More & Show Comments

On Heaven

 
Posted by Elaine August 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

What happens when we die? What will heaven be like? Blog Image In the Bible in John 3:16 says: For God had such love for the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever has faith in him may not come to destruction but have eternal life.… » Read More & Show Comments

Condemnation or Acquittal -- Which Will You Choose?

 
Posted by Elaine July 16, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image I love this thought provoking illustration showing light and darkness, good and bad within us. Our quality of life is based on what choices we make....… » Read More & Show Comments

10 Deadly Lies Cheaters Tell Themselves

 
Posted by Elaine July 14, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image If you start to miss me remember, I didn't walk away, you let me go. I cared, you didn't. I cried, you laughed. I was hurt, you smiled. I moved on, you realised. Too late! Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation- Kahlil Gibran … » Read More & Show Comments

Resisting Temptation

 
Posted by Elaine June 17, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

You want to do the right thing but that temptation is so strong. How do you find strength to turn and run the other way? Be like a tree...... Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Top 10 Relationship Killers

 
Posted by Elaine June 12, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image Phrases like, “We’re too different” or “We’ve grown apart” or “Life has just gotten the best of us….” phrases that sound so innocent- yet … » Read More & Show Comments

God of the Second Chance

 
Posted by Elaine April 30, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

How did Jesus change the course of history? What was the significance of His death on the cross? Blog Image This week two men who went to Bali as drug couriers faced a gun squad for being found guilty in a court of law. Many sought their freedom because they had rehabilitated themselves while others believed they were rightly punished... but what does God say?… » Read More & Show Comments

Are you ready?

 
Posted by Elaine April 28, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

One day we all will die... so what happens next? Is it true what the Bible says? Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Do you see it?

 
Posted by Elaine February 28, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

This is a clever story and I love this concept! Such wisdom! Such truth! Blog Image Its easy to believe when we have all the facts but we won't always have that privilege. Does not having all the information right now change the truth about that information?… » Read More & Show Comments

Under Siege

 
Posted by Elaine January 21, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Clearly this man was convinced he was right when he brought chaos to Sydney with the death of two hostages, lifelong trauma to those who escaped and an end to his own life and buried in a secret location away from those he loved forever. Did he die for a noble cause or was he deluded? We all understand it's possible to be wrong when we're convinced that we're right but we can't all be 'right', so how can we know for sure that we aren't deluded in our belief about God? … » Read More & Show Comments

We've only just begun ...

 
Posted by Elaine September 16, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEST

Ours was an arranged marriage but not the way you might be thinking. Engaged after one date, we were miraculously placed together by God with all the talents and gifts we needed to be the perfect match - fully equipped for what God wanted us to do ... Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

You are beautiful

 
Posted by Elaine August 12, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEST

When the voices inside your head try to tell you that you're worthless, don't give them a second thought, because .... … » Read More & Show Comments

If it feels good ...

 
Posted by Elaine July 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image Doing things to please ourselves sounds like a great plan, doing whatever we want with no accountability, but can living like this really bring happiness? What dangers come with living to feed the lusts of our flesh? … » Read More & Show Comments

I am Meth

 
Posted by Elaine July 11, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image Written by a young Indian girl in jail for drug charges and addicted to meth, she wrote this while in jail. As you will soon read, she fully grasped the horrors of the drug, as she tells in this simple, yet profound poem. She was released from jail, but, true to her story, the drug owned her. They found her dead not long after, with the needle still in her arm....… » Read More & Show Comments

The Father Heart Of God

 
Posted by Elaine May 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image Why would God make us in His image with the choice to become proud enough to believe that we don't need God or that we're equal with God? Why would He give us a chance to rebel against Him and drift from one mistake to the next in our own self importance? … » Read More & Show Comments

Jesus' blood has lasting value

 
Posted by Elaine April 24, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEST

So much of God's plan is hard for us to understand and because we were made in the image of God - ( So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 ) with the ability to reason things out, we can be lured to think we have all the answers to life, but we don't... Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

Come Heckle Christ?

 
Posted by Elaine February 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Have you ever wanted to heckle Jesus Christ? Maybe just ask him a little question? Throw something at his head? Well now's your chance. But Joshua J Ladgrove how much are you sacrificing for the sake of a quick laugh? Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Ordained minister announces he is giving up God for a year!

 
Posted by Elaine January 18, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEDT

I was curious today to watch as a man who professed to be an ordained minister explained why he was 'taking a year off from God'! This story was about to air on morning television. Blog Image How could he experience a personal relationship with God but decided to have a year off from Him?… » Read More & Show Comments

Now about Eternity...

 
Posted by Elaine September 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEST

This morning as I headed out onto the rock shelf to capture the beauty of sunrise I noticed that someone had scratched the word Eternity onto the rocks. Blog Image This brought memories flooding back. … » Read More & Show Comments

Two choices - which one do you choose?

 
Posted by Elaine March 09, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Who are you following? Do you know where you'll go when you die? The choices we make determine our destiny... so what do you believe? For more information about this subject here is Dr Charles Stanley...… » Read More & Show Comments

In a New York minute...

 
Posted by Elaine January 26, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEDT

As I walked out onto the rock shelf this morning I was reminded of the tragedy that happened right here last week when two young women in their mid 20s travelled up the highway 1.5 hours north of Sydney for a fun day in the sun but by the end of the day one had died and the other was in hospital fighting for life....Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

I did it my way

 
Posted by Elaine October 20, 2012 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs for happiness; trinket gods; magic-show religion; paranoid loneliness; cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wants Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Why do we need God's Spirit?

 
Posted by Elaine February 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM AEDT

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God's Spirit .... why do we need this gift? What's it for? How do we know if this Holy Spirit lives in us? … » Read More & Show Comments