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Grace and Peace to you in Jesus. My Pastoral “Mission” for the Year (2021) Last year, due to all the various circumstances of the year (aka Covid-19), I found myself far too, “desk bound“. This year my heart’s desire is … Read More

Have you ever sat in silence together in a group to just, be still, and know that God is? Well, here’s a great opportunity to do try it! This ancient form of Christian prayer, rooted in the gospel and St … Read More

Last year’s theme was Psalm 46:10, this year’s theme is Galatians 4:19. Here they are combined 🙂

The book begins with my favourite verse: Psalm 46:10 which says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” (p.2). I really believe this is the beginning and end of the matter of contemplative prayer. Everything else is merely commentary. … Read More

Hello everyone and happy 2nd Monday of 2021! Yesterday’s message based on Ephesians 5:14 was about Waking Up – moving from spiritual sleepiness, deadness, and darkness toward being spiritually awake, alive, and enlightened. You can hear it here: https://www.margaretriverbaptist.org.au/sermons/wake-up-sleeper/ Also, … Read More

The statement that hits me the most in the Introduction came right at the end of it: “I could now relate to God unhurriedly.” (p. xx) I think this really gets to the heart of the matter. Everything we do … Read More

By now, I trust you’ve started reading, “When The Soul Listens” by Jan Johnson. Below are a few of my reflections on the foreword to the book. I’ve recorded some quotes that really stuck out for me (with a comment … Read More

Our events page can be found at this link – https://www.margaretriverbaptist.org.au/upcoming-events/ We’ve started updating it for the year ahead, so please keep an eye on it 🙂

Yesterday Dorothy shared and Peter preached with the theme of, “Listening to God”, and with a specific focus on the Word of God. You can listen to it here. The recording is 22.5 minutes – not long, but certainly very … Read More