Category Archives: Blog

It’s been interesting watching the latest skirmish in Australia’s own version of the culture wars. In the latest chapter, Australia’s number one rugby union player, and evangelical Christian, Israel Folau has found himself on the wrong side of the new intolerant tolerance brigade. While the way he went about calling out a particular sexual sinContinue reading “Israel Folau, Sin and the New Intolerant Tolerance”

So God has called you to a free life… do you believe that?  The Bible is full of stories and metaphors and explanations of what Jesus has done that speak of being set free. Jesus himself said the Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many. In Hebrews it says he has diedContinue reading “How we are Transformed from Selfishness to Love”

What is the best prayer that you can pray today… and tomorrow… and the day after that? It probably relates to the thing that causes us the most mental stress – other people! We are relational beings and so much of what ends up consuming our thought life (and knocking on to the rest ofContinue reading “The best prayer you can pray today… and tomorrow… and the day after that…”

Join us this Christmas at Manly Life Church as we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. We are a church full of life, love and peace! You and your whole family will have a great time with us this Christmas! There will be carols, readings, a kids play and a great message ofContinue reading “Christmas at Manly Life Church”

Last week I wrote about the 4 signs that your marriage needs help. Well, it is time to go on the positive and talk about how to build a strong relationship. Marriage is such a gift from God, and is worth investing in on a daily level. Victoria and I are working our way through theseContinue reading “Building a Strong Marriage House”

If you ask a lot of people what does it mean to be a Christian, they may say ‘being good’ or ‘going to church’, or even ‘being a hypocrite’. The true essence of Christian faith though is very different. In this sermon from Romans 3:21-26, Pastor Tim explains that to be a Christian is to receiveContinue reading “What is the Christian Faith?”

I had a great conversation this week with Allan Mathews from church and a friend who is about to get married. Allan is a trained counsellor and all round wise guy! We ended up speaking about the things that put great strain on a marriage, and the things that lead to a healthy, loving marriage.Continue reading “4 signs your marriage will break up in 5 years”

OK, here we go… 10 of my favourite verses about the Holy Spirit… 1. Ezekiel 36:26 (in which God promises the gift of the Holy Spirit) I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart ofContinue reading “10 Great Verses on the Holy Spirit to Fire You Up!”

We are starting a new series at Manly Life on the major curveballs that get thrown at us in life. If you are going through or have gone through a relationship bust up, or addictions, or depression or bereavement, or serious illness I hope you will find strength, wisdom and comfort in this series. I also hopeContinue reading “Facing the awful stuff in life!”

At Manly Life Church we are doing a little series on developing healthy spiritual habits that will see us flourish in life. An obvious one is developing our prayer life which I think is universally recognised as crucial to our spiritual health. Some of us are absolute prayer warriors, literally storming the gates of heaven! I remember a friend in LondonContinue reading “Praying like Jesus”