Desire

Numbers 11:29 (NIV)
But Moses replied, "Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the LORD's people were prophets and that the LORD would put his Spirit on them!"

As we approach the celebration of the giving of the Holy Spirit to all the Lord's people, we ask ourselves if we have the same heart as Moses? Even though we understand that the Holy Spirit brings more than just the one gift of the prophetic, do we desire each of the Lord's people to receive the Holy Spirit, and the accompanied gift designed for them?

Amazed

I have recently been through the area where I grew up. After 15 years of drought, and stage 4 water restrictions, with the reserviors being almost empty, the same reserviors are now at capacity. It has been a return to, as it was in my youth. Many of the paddock have a tinge of green to them, even in the summer months.

The earth seems a strange place at the moment. Queensland is still getting lots of rain after the recent flooding. The earthquake in Christchurch NZ, and the continual after shocks. Now the earthquake causing a Tsunami in Japan. Not to mention the continual warring of nations. Such a strange place!

Been Awhile

Well! It has been a while since I have displayed an entry on this site. Life has been great, and our work is very fulfilling. There are many wonderful blessings that are part of our daily life. More than anything else is the joy of being in the right place at the right time. It has now been 12 months since we arrived at Scottsdale, and are now ready for the 2011 Year.

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I shall never be shaken.

Psalm 62:1-2. (NIV)

Penguin

In the community of Penguin on Tassie's North West Coast, even the Community Rubbish Bins have Penguins on them.

Here Gwyn is dwarfed by a 3 metre Penguin in the Town Centre.

Chains

A photo of Chain restraints used at the Port Arthur Prison.

Meditation: What are the things that imprison, or restrain us?

Acts 12:7 (NIV)

Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. "Quick, get up!" he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists.

Faith

God wants us with the Amen that never knows anything else than Amen - an inward Amen, a mighty moving Amen, a God-likeness Amen. That which says, "It is, because God has spoken. It cannot be otherwise. It is impossible to be otherwise."

Smith Wigglesworth

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1. (NIV)

St Marys

Yesterday we drove up into the clouds and over the mountain to St Marys. On this route we had some dirt road over the mountain top before regaining the bitumen into St Marys. Amazingly, the damp on our side of the mountain, disappeared on the other side of the peak. A most enjoyable drive, as the road surface was firm for most of the dirt section.

Once at St Marys we shared a wonderful afternoon arranged for the young people and families by Envoy Melanie. Beginning with a sausage sizzle, and a bouncing castle, and squirt the clown making things out of balloons for the children, the afternoon concluded with an indoor spectacular, with illusions performed by the ‘Amazing’, the ‘Wonderful’, the ‘Athletic’, ‘Squirt the Clown’.

The children’s faces told a story of amazement, and enjoyment, as the interacted with Squirt. A great afternoon!


Psalms 16:11 (NIV)
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Store and Staff

Recently in a Worship Service, we recognised the valuable staff and the support given to the Community through the ministry of the Scottsdale Salvation Army Store. This store has a great position in the main street of Scottsdale. It is well managed, with an amazing group of volunteers. The community enjoy the spacious interior, and also, the often heard laughter from the staff as they go about their duties.

This is definitely a place to shop with high quality stock at good prices for the thrifty shopper. The weekly window displays, give a first impression of the clothing quality available on the spacious racks throughout the store.

Psalms 126:2-3 (NIV)
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.