Kings Road Chronicles

08/05/2020

In this episode of Faith On Campus we hear from Andrew, a student who is actively engaged in sharing the gospel with Muslims on campus.

31/03/2020

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12/03/2020

Isn’t this the truth!! 💜

For He called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9

09/03/2020

It broke my heart to read this, but I know that it is true. As Christians, we need to be way more cautious about this and as much as we don’t want to, we need to look out for it and be prepared to pounce!

It is terrible but true—s*xual predators target churches. In the mind of a predator, a church offers a compelling target and, too often, an easy target. I recently worked my way through On Guard by Deepak Reju and learned that there are at least 6 reasons why s*xual predators specifically target c...

09/03/2020

God’s Spirit inhabits God’s Word. He beckons you to sit in his presence and listen. Breathe. Remember that nothing hinges on you and God’s purposes cannot be thwarted. Search out his promises as you seek His face and set your heart on his statutes. Tuck them in your heart and see how your Fath...

02/03/2020

Brilliant and true 😬

Jen Wilkin on the dangers of mixing social media and Scripture, especially on Instagram.

14/02/2020

I’m so glad he’s started a page!! Check it out, “like” it of course, and listen to some of his podcasts?
Go Ben !!

Did you know that you can listen to Faith On Campus on Spotify?

https://open.spotify.com/show/2rjAvgaz1b2B5OpXDKhTLN

10/02/2020

Oh all the ways I fail 🥴!!
(I’m supposed to think “yes Lord! Give me a new heart!” Right??? - rather than list all the people I could gift it to 😝😬😞)

08/02/2020

This is so true, and so precious! We need to be careful being vulnerable but it's the only way to true connections with God's people. My experience is that many people like the idea of this, but are unable to follow through with it in real life. Even within churches. How does this sit with you?

Individuals who have healthy 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 have several friends with whom they are in regular contact, who both give and receive vulnerability. The capacity to be vulnerable allows us to truly know each other, to support each other, and to be a source of life and energy for each other. People who do not have several vulnerable relationships often struggle with isolation, energy problems, and self-doubt.

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07/02/2020

This!!! I’m at this spot... which means He’s gonna win! Yay! Go God!!

I know you want to give up. In fact, it may feel like the only option you have. I know you want to throw in the towel because everything is pointing to defeat.

06/02/2020

Can't wait for this!

Jibb Smart is a programmer, game maker, and the creator of GyroWiki, where he explains and advocates for new and better ways to play games.

31/01/2020

Gary Millar has done us a great service in writing his latest book, Need To Know: Your Guide to the Christian Life. As the title suggests, it’s a primer on what it actually looks like to be a Christian. I’d strongly recommend this book because it is gospel-centred, engaging, short, and practical...

28/01/2020

Brilliant!!!

25/01/2020

Contrary to popular belief, most Australians believe there is a higher power. But they also think we can't know who or what that power is...

28/11/2019

Just what I needed to remember today :)

"God has promised to supply all our needs. What we don’t have now, we don’t need now." (Elisabeth Elliot)

21/11/2019

01/11/2019

Last night as we read the Bible together, my 5yr old daughter began to cry. And God used her to teach me an important lesson about evangelism.

22/09/2019

THIS!! It’s a long read, but it might be the most important thing you read all year!!! Ignore the rubbish that’s no doubt also on your newsfeed and spend the next 5 minutes reading this!

Some important snapshots from the article:

“The Australian Psychological Society estimates that adolescent boys are responsible for around 20% of rapes of adult women and between 30% and 50% of all reported s*xual assaults of children.”

“It is intimacy and tenderness that so many girls and young women say they are looking for. But how will young women find these sensual, slow-burn experiences in men indoctrinated by pornography?”

“It is wrong to leave s*xual formation in the hands of the global s*x industry. We need to do more to help young people stand up against warped notions of s*xuality conveyed in pornography.”

When asked, "How do you know a guy likes you?," an 8th grade girl replied: "He still wants to talk to you after you [give him oral s*x]."

11/09/2019

Great first article with GCA !! I love all the Gospel Coalition stuff and it’s great seeing your article there Ben! Well done!

This year I started a new role doing ministry on university campus, which meant doing something very new for me: walk-up evangelism. You know, the thing where you accost a random stranger and try tell them about Jesus. And I’ll be completely honest. When I first heard I was gonna be doing it, I wa...

06/09/2019

I’m behind! I need to catch up 😊💜👊🏻 Go Ben!!

In this week's episode of Faith On Campus I interview Matt Chan about what it's like to be part of the Evangelism Team at UWA.

04/09/2019

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30/08/2019

Have you caught up with these?

In this episode of Faith On Campus, I interview Jacob Brown about how he became a Christian in high school, and why he loves walk-up evangelism.

28/08/2019

"When God’s justice falls, we are offended because we think God owes perpetual mercy. We must not take His grace for granted. We must never lose our capacity to be amazed by grace." (R.C. Sproul)

28/08/2019

Looking forward to learning more about this now bunch of very real people 😊😊

Hi everyone! Since many of you are new to this page, I thought I’d introduce myself.
My name is Sarah and I’ve been married to the handsome guy next to me for almost 15 years.

Apparently, all four of those little people are mine. My husband and I clearly do not possess any compliant or laid-back genes, so we’re banking on the grace of God to use these feisty, strong-willed, resilient children for his good purposes. They sure do make up for it, though, with their sweetness and smiles.

The past several years, we have been on a long journey as a family, battling Lyme Disease, a severe neurological challenge in one of our kiddos, more loss than I can share, and layers of hardship.

By God’s grace, he’s given me the privilege of sharing about his faithfulness and goodness amidst the reality of long-suffering, both on my blog (Setapart.net) and in the book Hope When It Hurts, which I co-wrote with my dear friend, Kristen. And I just finished up writing a forthcoming follow-up book on HWIH in marriage with my hubby (more on that soon!).🙌

I’m grateful to stay home with my kids and that my husband and I can laugh at the dysfunction we live in with our crazy life circumstances (mixed in with the tears, of course). I have always loved playing sports, but now have to get creative in how that looks, since I can no longer run. I cherish time in the Word with a coffee next to me, dates with my hubby, and grabbing coffee (yes, more coffee) with a friend.

Interesting fact - I am part 12 year old boy. Before you start questioning my theology - after I destroyed my ankle in a volleyball injury, I needed a cadaver bone to replace part of mine. I sadly learned that the bone and cartilage came from a 12 year old boy.

What is my goal in life? To become more like Jesus and bring him glory as I lay down my plans and desires and grasp more of his greater plan for me in the gospel.

By the way...this picture is a complete facade of reality. We only look like this because we bribed our dairy-free children with legit ice cream afterward. (Yes I know, bribing our children isn’t good parenting. But drastic times call for drastic measures). Thanks for following HWIH! We’d love to hear something about you!

23/08/2019

I’m looking forward to hearing this one after last week’s podcast!! 😊💜👊🏻

In this episode of Faith On Campus, I interview Jan Bochat again to find out what life is like as an MTS Ministry Apprentice.

13/08/2019

This is sooooo where we’re at right now!!!

"God is using the situation you are in right now to shape you and prepare you."

Free Daily Devotional: http://bit.ly/TodayGodIsFirst

12/08/2019

I looooove this post and wisdom from this amazing mama I don’t even know! ...

“... Seeking ownership instead of seeking fruit ... It is not our circumstances that destroy us, instead it’s the subtle shift from stewardship to ownership as we view our lives.”

Our circumstances don’t belong to us - they were given to us by a wise and loving Father who calls us to use them as opportunities to grow and bring fruit for the kingdom of God.

Remember the parable about the tenants hired to take care of the vineyards? The owner checks up on them and instead of bringing fruit, they kill his servants and then his son. What changed? Why did these people who had signed a contract to work in the vineyard, turn?

Because they started thinking that it was theirs. They forgot they were stewards and bought into a delusion that they were the possessors. And what resulted was the desire to do things their way - seeking ownership instead of seeking fruit. In the end it destroyed them.

It is not our circumstances that destroy us, instead it’s the subtle shift from stewardship to ownership as we view our lives.

(Note to self)

11/08/2019

We’ve been talking a lot about the Josh Harris fiasco this week in our home. There is so much to be said about it and so much to unpack. In the light of that, I really enjoyed this article ...

Young pastor, your primary calling is to minister to your family. If you neglect them, you betray your ministry.

11/08/2019

Serving people... so sad that’s it’s so rare these days!

You know God’s doing something special when you’re choosing the colour of the ashtrays for the church not the colour of the carpet. Yet here’s Don Warner of Byford Baptist Church,…

09/08/2019

Some more great thoughts and experiences from our dear friend Kristy! Such an encouragement to me! Our journeys are so different yet with many overlaps and we struggle with many of the same issues.

It’s a family tradition to attend the annual Lego exhibition — well, my husband and kids go; I usually stay home because a trip to the city puts enormous pressure on my immune system.

On the day of the 2015 Lego show I was in the throes of post-diagnosis depression. I found it soul-destroying to stay home by myself and rest (on doctors’ orders) while my husband and kids did fun stuff without me. It was the closest I’ve ever come to being suicidal.

Last week, the 2018 Lego show was in town. I still felt a little sad about being stuck at home by myself... But I had some projects to go on with, and I participated from afar through a bunch of photo messages my husband sent me.

This year was the first time I was able to “be happy with those who are happy”.

This year, other people’s feelings mattered as much as my own.

This year, I gave my loved ones permission to enjoy an event when I was missing out.

Afterwards, I greeted them with a smile and a hug and I asked the kids to tell me all about the Lego show. Later, I made a point of asking my husband how *he* was feeling after taking the kids out solo (once again) — and I was ready to truly listen to his responses.

If you’re where I was in 2015, my heart goes out to you. Missing out is terribly painful. Soul-destroying, in fact. Please reach out to people who can guide you through the grief process.

For those of us living with chronic health conditions, our health may not improve but our ability to withstand the pressures and isolation CAN improve.

Three years ago, I never imagined I’d be capable of being genuinely happy for my loved ones on a day when I’d missed out on the fun. But God has helped me to get here. He can help you too. Don’t give up.

Lord, you are close to the brokenhearted and you rescue those whose spirits are crushed. Please comfort my brothers and sisters in Christ who are feeling the very real and painful sting of missing out. Please help them to find the support they need. Please give them a glimmer of hope today, as they remember your promises: you won’t ever abandon them, and you WILL give them a hope and a future. Father, transform us into people who can be happy for others even when we are missing out. In Jesus’ name, amen.

(Written in February, 2018)

08/08/2019

Yes!!! This!!

31/07/2019

People often question my faith in the light of my disabilities, struggles and physical issues and I find it hard to explain. Here is a family facing much greater struggles than mine and yet their joy in their faith is beautiful! They do a much better job of showing and living faith in the face of chronic, life altering struggles 😊😊

The light filtered in through the curtains. Slowly I opened my eyes as the baby monitor crackled and coughed its static-filled morning song. A baby monitor is generally outgrown at age two, but for us, it’s the life-line to our 9-year-old son, Calvin.

I could hear him struggling to breathe, his lungs needing help after a night of stillness. I skipped down the stairs, started the coffee and headed into his room. His wide smiles let me know he heard me coming. I scooped him into my arms, all stiff-limbs and fifty pounds of preciousness.

Some days I just miss the normalcy of life. Some days I pretend we’re just like anybody else. Like this morning. I took him up to my room with me and played a silent rebellion against the litany of medications waiting to be given, the nurse scheduled to arrive in an hour and respiratory treatments waiting to be done.

Today I just wanted my son.

I let the light stream in on his face and pulled out a book and read. Maybe it was my voice or just the closeness of being held, or maybe it was the humor in the book—I could see his whole body responding with joy. His legs shook and vibrated, while his arms attempted to swing upwards. His mouth opened wide with delight and his eyes danced. Joy that cannot be measured.

These are the moments I count. When the IEP results come back year after year and no milestones have been met? I toss them because I know there’s growth that simply can’t be measured by physical achievements. There are treasures and growth that can never be put on paper.

So when defeat whispers at the edges of my heart while I watch his body struggle and twist from the effects of severe disability, I repeat to myself, “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day” 2 Corinthians 4:16.

These are things that cannot be measured but they are real and lasting and eternal. We have hope outside of milestones. Not only do we have moments of unspeakable joy, we also have an eternal reality that colors every weak moment with an undefeatable hope in Christ.

https://www.keyministry.org/specialneedsparenting/2019/7/15/some-things-cannot-be-measured

Post on Key Ministry today about counting moments over milestones. ❤️ blessings to you my fellow moms! ~Kara

29/07/2019

What I love about this article is not just the rawness of it, but the lessons sprinkled through ... the reminders of how easy it is to judge those who weep, how much good there is in simply listening and holding and loving those who weep.

And a reminder of how deeply Job suffered!a man who was blameless and yet still he was judged for his grief.

Lots of other messages and reminders in here too 😊

A while back, I learnt all about grief. I understood that grief is an ongoing cycle rather than a straight line with a neatly tied up end point. Armed with that knowledge, I felt empowered. It lessened the guilt and confusion I’d been experiencing about not “getting over it” as soon as I’d expected.

But no matter how well you’re prepared for grief, nothing can stop the pain when it comes.

That‘s why weeping with those who weep is so important. A close family member did that for me this weekend. I’d been completely wiped out by an unexpected wave of grief, stemming from a trauma that happened decades ago: I got confused. I started blaming myself. I doubted my own perceptions of the painful memories. I went numb.

This family member sat with me in silence. He felt my emotional pain, and it was the most healing thing anyone could have done. He let me talk. He reassured me that I wasn’t going crazy. I saw his jaw clench and his eyes glaze with protective anger as I wept over a situation I have no power to ever go back and change.

He prayed with me when I had no more words to say. As my mind swirled with confusion, reeling from the injustice I’d experienced, he asked God to comfort me.

Funnily enough, God had already answered that prayer, through the presence of this family member who was taking my anguish to God when my own words escaped me.

Some experiences in life just hurt. Often there are no simple solutions, and we’ll never fully grasp the “Why?”. Let’s not make the same mistakes that Job’s friends made. They became preoccupied with Job’s suffering – it puzzled them, and they found it confronting.

Instead of comforting their friend they hypothesised about why these terrible things might have happened and advised him on what he should do to fix it. Job’s friends only increased his pain. And their insensitivity made God angry! (Job 42:7)

Lord God, our loving and perfect Father, you have promised to wipe all our tears away when we meet you in heaven. Until that day, may we extend your compassion to those around us. May we weep with those who weep. By doing so, we can bring your comfort into people’s pain. Amen.

(Written Jan 2018.)

21/07/2019

So true on many levels 😊💜👊🏻

A favorite!

19/07/2019

Can’t wait to hear these!!

In a few weeks I’ll be releasing a new podcast called ‘Faith On Campus’. The goal of this podcast is to give you a window into some of the great things that God is doing on uni campuses around Australia. You’ll hear stories of students who have come to faith in Christ, conversations with stu...

18/07/2019

Yep.

18/07/2019

Love his insights!!! I always learn so much from Ben 😊😊

This year I started a new role doing ministry on university campus, which meant doing something very new for me: walk-up evangelism. You know, the thing where you accost a random stranger and try tell them about Jesus. And I’ll be completely honest. When I first heard I was gonna be doing it, I wa...

29/06/2019

Totally thinking about things like this at the moment and how best to do it well 😊😊

22/06/2019

I love this!!

No words needed. ❤

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