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If I were calling the shots in life, I think I would make everything clear and simple. No confusion. No nasty surprises. Things would just go forward in a nice orderly way. You make a plan, you work at it and it all foll...

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Have you ever been rejected or ignored?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/how-to-deal-with-rejection","title":"How to Deal with Rejection","summary":"Have you ever been rejected or ignored?","date_modified":"2026-04-27T07:45:26Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/my-struggle-someone-else%E2%80%99s-joy","html_content":"

John and I struggled to apply a vinyl decal onto a large sign last week. We carefully prepared, read instructions, strained and sweated but ended up frustrated with a mess of air bubbles and creases.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/my-struggle-someone-else%E2%80%99s-joy","title":"My Struggle, Someone Else’s Joy!","summary":"John and I struggled to apply a vinyl decal onto a large sign last week. We carefully prepared, read instructions, strained and sweated but ended up frustrated with a mess of air bubbles and creases.","date_modified":"2026-04-21T06:25:25Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/what-about-gods-goodness","html_content":"

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” Psalm 34:8

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/what-about-gods-goodness","title":"WHAT ABOUT GOD'S GOODNESS?","summary":"“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” Psalm 34:8","date_modified":"2026-04-17T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/why-pray-in-jesus%E2%80%99-name","html_content":"

I wonder, do we live with an understanding of the authority we have in prayer?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/why-pray-in-jesus%E2%80%99-name","title":"Why Pray In Jesus’ Name?","summary":"I wonder, do we live with an understanding of the authority we have in prayer?","date_modified":"2026-04-07T06:42:16Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/easter-learnings-for-life","html_content":"

Easter is a season that walks us through the full journey of faith and life.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/easter-learnings-for-life","title":"EASTER LEARNINGS FOR LIFE","summary":"Easter is a season that walks us through the full journey of faith and life.","date_modified":"2026-04-02T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/ready-for-god-to-use-us","html_content":"

How spiritually hungry are you at the moment?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/ready-for-god-to-use-us","title":"Ready for God to Use Us","summary":"How spiritually hungry are you at the moment?","date_modified":"2026-03-23T03:33:08Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/seeing-others-in-a-better-light","html_content":"

By way of experimentation, the other day, I took a picture of a bright sunny rural scene of buildings and trees. The original was exactly as you’d expect – vibrant, uplifting and cheerful. Then I went to work with the ed...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/seeing-others-in-a-better-light","title":"SEEING OTHERS IN A BETTER LIGHT","summary":"By way of experimentation, the other day, I took a picture of a bright sunny rural scene of buildings and trees. The original was exactly as you’d expect – vibrant, uplifting and cheerful. Then I went to work with the ed...","date_modified":"2026-03-20T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-forgotten-apostle","html_content":"

This week, a short passage at the beginning of Acts caught my attention. It describes an unusual event that took place while a small group of believers gathered together after Jesus ascended to heaven.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-forgotten-apostle","title":"The Forgotten Apostle","summary":"This week, a short passage at the beginning of Acts caught my attention. It describes an unusual event that took place while a small group of believers gathered together after Jesus ascended to heaven.","date_modified":"2026-03-09T03:18:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/times-and-seasons","html_content":"

If you are a child of the 1950’s you would likely remember the Byrds 1965 hit, “Turn, turn, turn.” Even if you came along later, you likely know of it, as it is something of a perennial hit song.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/times-and-seasons","title":"TIMES AND SEASONS","summary":"If you are a child of the 1950’s you would likely remember the Byrds 1965 hit, “Turn, turn, turn.” Even if you came along later, you likely know of it, as it is something of a perennial hit song.","date_modified":"2026-03-06T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/keeping-our-faith-sharp","html_content":"

Before Jesus healed a man born blind, he said, “We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.” (John 9:4 NLT).

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/keeping-our-faith-sharp","title":"Keeping Our Faith Sharp","summary":"Before Jesus healed a man born blind, he said, “We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.” (John 9:4 NLT).","date_modified":"2026-02-23T02:38:44Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/life-through-another-lens","html_content":"

How is your vision? Did you know it is possible to have 20 – 20 vision and still not see very well at all?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/life-through-another-lens","title":"LIFE THROUGH ANOTHER LENS","summary":"How is your vision? Did you know it is possible to have 20 – 20 vision and still not see very well at all? ","date_modified":"2026-02-20T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/choosing-joy","html_content":"

Celebration is important, even as we wait and persevere.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/choosing-joy","title":"Choosing Joy","summary":"Celebration is important, even as we wait and persevere.","date_modified":"2026-02-11T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/somethings-not-quite-right","html_content":"

You don’t need me to tell you, that we in a world that often feels unsettled. You only need to look at the news or the internet to be made aware of localised and international problems - violent conflicts, economic uncer...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/somethings-not-quite-right","title":"SOMETHING'S NOT QUITE RIGHT","summary":"You don’t need me to tell you, that we in a world that often feels unsettled. You only need to look at the news or the internet to be made aware of localised and international problems - violent conflicts, economic uncer...","date_modified":"2026-02-06T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-certainty-of-change","html_content":"

If you are allowed to have “favourite” Scriptures, then one of mine would have to be Hebrews 13:8 - “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”\nDoes anyone really like change?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-certainty-of-change","title":"THE CERTAINTY OF CHANGE","summary":"If you are allowed to have “favourite” Scriptures, then one of mine would have to be Hebrews 13:8 - “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”\nDoes anyone really like change?","date_modified":"2026-01-29T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/why-the-rules","html_content":"

Have you ever wondered about the Biblical constraints God puts around our life? Why the restrictions – why the rules?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/why-the-rules","title":"WHY THE RULES?","summary":"Have you ever wondered about the Biblical constraints God puts around our life? Why the restrictions – why the rules?","date_modified":"2026-01-23T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/our-ultimate-trust---god-not-man","html_content":"

You may or may not have heard about the recent serious moral failure of a world-famous Christian ministry and author. I won’t mention the name here. If you know, you know - and if you don’t, it probably doesn’t matter ...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/our-ultimate-trust---god-not-man","title":"OUR ULTIMATE TRUST - GOD NOT MAN","summary":"You may or may not have heard about the recent serious moral failure of a world-famous Christian ministry and author. I won’t mention the name here. If you know, you know - and if you don’t, it probably doesn’t matter ...","date_modified":"2026-01-15T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-only-lasting-reality","html_content":"

“All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass wither...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-only-lasting-reality","title":"THE ONLY LASTING REALITY","summary":"“All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass wither...","date_modified":"2026-01-08T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/you-are-part-of-his-story","html_content":"

A couple of months ago I caught up with a Melbourne friend of more than 50 years. We had a shared history in youth work, policing, pastoring and even cricket. But we hadn’t connected properly for nearly 15 years. Differe...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/you-are-part-of-his-story","title":"YOU ARE PART OF HIS STORY","summary":"A couple of months ago I caught up with a Melbourne friend of more than 50 years. We had a shared history in youth work, policing, pastoring and even cricket. But we hadn’t connected properly for nearly 15 years. Differe...","date_modified":"2026-01-01T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/even-for-an-audience-of-one","html_content":"

It was the greatest day in history. The Son of God had come into the world — to be the difference between life and death for all of humanity. It was an event of truly cosmic significance. And yet, how many people actuall...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/even-for-an-audience-of-one","title":"EVEN FOR AN AUDIENCE OF ONE","summary":"It was the greatest day in history. The Son of God had come into the world — to be the difference between life and death for all of humanity. It was an event of truly cosmic significance. And yet, how many people actuall...","date_modified":"2025-12-25T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/in-times-of-sorrow","html_content":"

In the light of the events of last Sunday evening in Sydney, we can be sure of one thing – it is spoken of in Psalm 34:18 - “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/in-times-of-sorrow","title":"IN TIMES OF SORROW","summary":"In the light of the events of last Sunday evening in Sydney, we can be sure of one thing – it is spoken of in Psalm 34:18 - “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”","date_modified":"2025-12-19T08:37:26Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/happy-days","html_content":"

When is the best time to praise God?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/happy-days","title":"HAPPY DAYS","summary":"When is the best time to praise God?","date_modified":"2025-12-11T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/get-it-right","html_content":"

Don’t you just love criticism?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/get-it-right","title":"GET IT RIGHT","summary":"Don’t you just love criticism?","date_modified":"2025-12-05T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/when-things-change-for-you","html_content":"

Someone once said the only constant in life is change.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/when-things-change-for-you","title":"WHEN THINGS CHANGE FOR YOU","summary":"Someone once said the only constant in life is change.","date_modified":"2025-11-28T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/liar-lunatic-or-lord","html_content":"

I’m sure you have heard of the Chronicles of Narnia – a seven-book series which follows the adventures of children from our world who enter the fantasy world of Narnia. Their adventures and particularly their interaction...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/liar-lunatic-or-lord","title":"LIAR, LUNATIC OR LORD","summary":"I’m sure you have heard of the Chronicles of Narnia – a seven-book series which follows the adventures of children from our world who enter the fantasy world of Narnia. Their adventures and particularly their interaction...","date_modified":"2025-11-21T01:05:32Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/serpents-and-doves","html_content":"

Jesus said many things during His ministry and not everything He said was immediately obvious to his hearers.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/serpents-and-doves","title":"SERPENTS AND DOVES","summary":"Jesus said many things during His ministry and not everything He said was immediately obvious to his hearers. ","date_modified":"2025-11-14T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-joy-of-the-lord","html_content":"

Who doesn’t want to have joy in their life? The answer must be – no-one.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-joy-of-the-lord","title":"THE JOY OF THE LORD","summary":"Who doesn’t want to have joy in their life? The answer must be – no-one. ","date_modified":"2025-11-07T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/sunshine-and-rain","html_content":"

Last weekend we had some fierce storms in our area. Lots of wind, rain and yes, the dreaded damaging hail. The next day, I drove though some local neighbourhoods. One street would be stripped of blooms and leaves by hail...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/sunshine-and-rain","title":"SUNSHINE AND RAIN","summary":"Last weekend we had some fierce storms in our area. Lots of wind, rain and yes, the dreaded damaging hail. The next day, I drove though some local neighbourhoods. One street would be stripped of blooms and leaves by hail...","date_modified":"2025-10-30T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/a-true-friend","html_content":"

As we all are aware, I’m sure, our Christian faith has from the beginning, been accompanied by a rich treasure trove of inspiring songs and music.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/a-true-friend","title":"A TRUE FRIEND","summary":"As we all are aware, I’m sure, our Christian faith has from the beginning, been accompanied by a rich treasure trove of inspiring songs and music.","date_modified":"2025-10-24T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/lead-me-to-the-rock","html_content":"

Everyone reading this has had those times when we have felt seriously overwhelmed with the pressure of life. You may be feeling it right now. If that’s so, I would ask God right now to lift that burden.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/lead-me-to-the-rock","title":"LEAD ME TO THE ROCK","summary":"Everyone reading this has had those times when we have felt seriously overwhelmed with the pressure of life. You may be feeling it right now. If that’s so, I would ask God right now to lift that burden.","date_modified":"2025-10-22T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/sports-and-life","html_content":"

Last week, to the delight of many thousands, our local League team won the 2025 Grand Final. It was the Broncos first major win since 2006, so in a one team city, it was greeted with widespread celebration.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/sports-and-life","title":"SPORTS AND LIFE","summary":"Last week, to the delight of many thousands, our local League team won the 2025 Grand Final. It was the Broncos first major win since 2006, so in a one team city, it was greeted with widespread celebration. ","date_modified":"2025-10-09T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/life-on-purpose","html_content":"

Imagine you are walking along the beach at Surfers Paradise, and you see something shiny in the sand. On closer inspection you discover that it is a lovely Omega divers watch.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/life-on-purpose","title":"LIFE ON PURPOSE","summary":"Imagine you are walking along the beach at Surfers Paradise, and you see something shiny in the sand. On closer inspection you discover that it is a lovely Omega divers watch. ","date_modified":"2025-10-02T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/gods-timeless-love","html_content":"

Time is one of the most challenging aspects of this present life.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/gods-timeless-love","title":"GOD'S TIMELESS LOVE","summary":"Time is one of the most challenging aspects of this present life.","date_modified":"2025-09-25T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/its-never-just-me-and-jesus","html_content":"

Sometimes it can be good to take a walk along the beach by ourselves or even a little solo camping holiday for a few days. These alone times can be an opportunity to think deeply about issues or plans we are facing.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/its-never-just-me-and-jesus","title":"IT'S NEVER JUST \"ME AND JESUS\"","summary":"Sometimes it can be good to take a walk along the beach by ourselves or even a little solo camping holiday for a few days. These alone times can be an opportunity to think deeply about issues or plans we are facing.","date_modified":"2025-09-18T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/life-is-a-challenge","html_content":"

If there is one thing that everyone recognises it is that life is a challenge.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/life-is-a-challenge","title":"LIFE IS A CHALLENGE","summary":"If there is one thing that everyone recognises it is that life is a challenge.","date_modified":"2025-09-11T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-greatest-father-of-all","html_content":"

It is one of the most well-known portions of Scripture. It was taught by Jesus to His disciples and is recited weekly in many Christian churches.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/the-greatest-father-of-all","title":"THE GREATEST FATHER OF ALL","summary":"It is one of the most well-known portions of Scripture. It was taught by Jesus to His disciples and is recited weekly in many Christian churches.","date_modified":"2025-09-04T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/whats-the-catch","html_content":"

Last weekend, our church hosted a community event where everything was free - rides, food, games, fun. No tickets, no payments, no strings attached.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/whats-the-catch","title":"WHAT'S THE CATCH?","summary":"Last weekend, our church hosted a community event where everything was free - rides, food, games, fun. No tickets, no payments, no strings attached. ","date_modified":"2025-08-28T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/when-you-cant-figure-it-out","html_content":"

One of the great weaknesses we have in our humanity is the desire to know it all – and for some, the folly that they do know it all. Fortunately, there are not so many in that boat – but you do meet them from time to ti...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/when-you-cant-figure-it-out","title":"WHEN YOU CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT","summary":"One of the great weaknesses we have in our humanity is the desire to know it all – and for some, the folly that they do know it all. Fortunately, there are not so many in that boat – but you do meet them from time to ti...","date_modified":"2025-08-22T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/is-it-time-to-cast-off","html_content":"

You have probably heard it said that you cannot steer a ship tied to the dock.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/is-it-time-to-cast-off","title":"IS IT TIME TO CAST OFF?","summary":"You have probably heard it said that you cannot steer a ship tied to the dock.","date_modified":"2025-08-15T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/its-so-unfair","html_content":"

How do you go in the face of unfair or even unjust treatment by others?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/its-so-unfair","title":"IT'S SO UNFAIR!","summary":"How do you go in the face of unfair or even unjust treatment by others?","date_modified":"2025-08-08T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/lord-have-mercy","html_content":"

When it comes to prayer, there is an example in the New Testament that shows that the length of prayer is of far less importance to God then the heart of prayer.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/lord-have-mercy","title":"LORD HAVE MERCY","summary":"When it comes to prayer, there is an example in the New Testament that shows that the length of prayer is of far less importance to God then the heart of prayer.","date_modified":"2025-08-01T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/were-all-on-a-mission","html_content":"

On this very day, July 27, 1549, Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary and companion of Ignatius of Loyola, arrived on the shores of Kagoshima, Japan. He was one of the first Christian missionaries to bring the Good News t...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/were-all-on-a-mission","title":"WE'RE ALL ON A MISSION","summary":"On this very day, July 27, 1549, Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary and companion of Ignatius of Loyola, arrived on the shores of Kagoshima, Japan. He was one of the first Christian missionaries to bring the Good News t...","date_modified":"2025-07-26T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/family-ties","html_content":"

Jo and I have just returned from a trip to the USA, the primary purpose being to visit our son Rod, his wife Brittany and our four grandsons.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/family-ties","title":"FAMILY TIES","summary":" Jo and I have just returned from a trip to the USA, the primary purpose being to visit our son Rod, his wife Brittany and our four grandsons.","date_modified":"2025-07-17T07:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/what-are-you-building","html_content":"

Do you know that the life we are living is something like a building?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/what-are-you-building","title":"WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING?","summary":"Do you know that the life we are living is something like a building?","date_modified":"2025-07-08T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/shame-or-grace","html_content":"

If I were to raise the words “guilt” and “shame”, what kind of reaction would you have? We usually have different reactions according to our thinking framework and our life experiences.

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/shame-or-grace","title":"SHAME OR GRACE","summary":"If I were to raise the words “guilt” and “shame”, what kind of reaction would you have? We usually have different reactions according to our thinking framework and our life experiences.","date_modified":"2025-07-02T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/comfort-in-any-season","html_content":"

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/comfort-in-any-season","title":"COMFORT IN ANY SEASON","summary":"“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”","date_modified":"2025-06-26T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/worship-is-a-liberator","html_content":"

Have you ever been scared by something that happened in your life? I think we have all experienced that to a greater or lesser degree. Sometimes life is scary. The source of that fear can be of a lesser degree of danger ...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/worship-is-a-liberator","title":"WORSHIP IS A LIBERATOR","summary":"Have you ever been scared by something that happened in your life? I think we have all experienced that to a greater or lesser degree. Sometimes life is scary. The source of that fear can be of a lesser degree of danger ...","date_modified":"2025-06-18T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/understanding-has-its-limits","html_content":"

As rational beings we love to understand things. From my own perspective, I love to understand the scientific and mechanical worlds. From my earliest years I read all the “How and Why” books from the 60’s and 70’s I coul...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/understanding-has-its-limits","title":"UNDERSTANDING HAS ITS LIMITS","summary":"As rational beings we love to understand things. From my own perspective, I love to understand the scientific and mechanical worlds. From my earliest years I read all the “How and Why” books from the 60’s and 70’s I coul...","date_modified":"2025-06-12T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/that-looks-amazing","html_content":"

Have you ever stopped to think about the reasons why it is that we human beings love and appreciate beautiful things?

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/that-looks-amazing","title":"THAT LOOKS AMAZING!","summary":"Have you ever stopped to think about the reasons why it is that we human beings love and appreciate beautiful things? ","date_modified":"2025-06-10T01:12:48Z"},{"id":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/sorry---not-sorry","html_content":"

Probably the biggest issue we have in this world is to do with the fact that there are other people here with us. You know them. Those “other people”. You see them on the street. You meet them at church. You may even be ...

","url":"https://visionchristianfamily.au/pastoral-blog-1/f/sorry---not-sorry","title":"SORRY - NOT SORRY","summary":"Probably the biggest issue we have in this world is to do with the fact that there are other people here with us. You know them. Those “other people”. You see them on the street. You meet them at church. You may even be ...","date_modified":"2025-05-29T04:00:00Z"}]}