What is it about the classic Christmas song ‘Little Drummer Boy’ that undoes me every year? Could it be that I relate to this fictional child on a deep level I don’t fully understand? Like him, I want to offer something of worth to Jesus. Like him, I long for the Christ-smile upon my […]
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Where were you when you heard that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away? I was camping in the Northern Territory of Australia, waking up to another warm and humid day, with beads of sweat already trickling down my face. Upon receiving the sad news, a few tears of grief added to the moisture as I
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Sitting on the shelf in our living room is a framed picture of our Brown–Eyed Beauty, Bethany Joy. The photo was taken when she was 12 years old and had just graduated from primary school.
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We’ve just finished watching the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and looking forward to the closing ceremony celebrations tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever heard the word ‘inspirational’ used more than I have over these past two weeks.
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Nobody can say Matt McGinty lost his battle with cancer. Sure, some might express what happened at 8am on March 11, 2021 in this way – but it is not the truth. Yes, that morning ushered in the sacred moment when Matt McGinty drew his last breath on earth after bravely battling the aggressive disease for over three years.
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I have never written a tribute for an animal before. But our Chala was no ordinary pet… no run-of-the-mill dog. Chala was special and we have learned much from our Loyal Companion… During the time our Bethany was sick, we made application for a ‘Companion Dog’ – a highly trained animal who would be able
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We have just experienced the privilege of taking an adventurous pilgrimage to the Holy Land… After 30 years of dreaming together, this was a privilege made possible through the generosity of precious partners in ministry who share our passion for Christ and value sabbath rest. After 30 years of walking together in marriage, this
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Writing the ‘BE Blogs’ over the seven years since Bethany’s passing has come from a personal call and growing conviction that anything I DO must flow out of who I truly AM and created to BE. Throughout this time, I have been greatly challenged to the core of my BEing by my dear mother-in-law, Barbara
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Bethany Joy was a dreamer… Dream #1 Have a great life story that will make Jesus smile. Dream #2 Marry an amazing (and organized) man and have six kids. (When I talked to her about how much work this would be, she just assumed I would be there to help her raise her happy brood!) Dream #3