People respond to God’s Word in different ways. In Mark 4:1-20 Jesus tells a parable that highlights those differences. Take stock and decide which one of the following is most like you. 1. The people listening heard the words but despite Jesus’ admonition to listen, they did not listen to what he was saying. It was a case of hearing the words but the meaning went over their heads, verse 3. The words had no effect on their lives. Are you one who lets God’s words go over your head? Or do you take notice and really listen to what … Continue reading →

Yesterday I finished revising an article for Harcourt Education, about people from different countries who immigrate and become part of Australia. In this piece of writing, I had two boys talking about the differences between the countries they came from and Australia. They talked of how children in other countries don’t always get the opportunity to go to school. But in Australia children can not only go to school but also go on to University. This morning I picked up the Bible Society newsletter and read that In Cambodia ‘out of 100,000 children who enter the school system, only 316 … Continue reading →