Smart Tiles 7

By the time Christmas rolls around, most of us know exactly what to expect. The songs are the same ones we’ve heard for years. The images feel second nature. Even the story comes wrapped up neatly, familiar and reassuring, asking very little of us beyond showing up. Singer/songwriter Matt Redman...

And the most beautiful thing is that it teaches you without ever preaching. Authors of fiction books do not sit you down and say “Here are the ten most important lessons you need to take out of this book”. They give you a story and let you reckon with it...

Fear rarely announces itself. It shows up quietly. In a spike of anxiety on public transport. In hesitation before walking into crowded places. In the way bad news stays with us longer than it used to. For many Australians, the tragedy at Bondi Junction unsettled more than a sense of...

The holiday season brings a mix of celebration, pressure and expectation. While it can be a meaningful time, many people find themselves balancing work demands, social commitments, financial pressures and family responsibilities. Practical ways to support your own wellbeing Set clear boundariesIt can be tempting to stretch your availability as...

Resisting Idolatry in an Age of Distraction There’s a tragedy unfolding in many corners of the church today. It isn’t loud enough to make headlines. It doesn’t announce itself with scandal or collapse. Instead, it moves like a subtle fog through sanctuaries and institutions, soft enough that few notice the...

I borrowed this title from an article in The Atlantic that a friend sent to me. I was drawn to the use of the comparative - why quieter? Why not simply a “quiet” ego? Before even reading the article what came to mind is gone are the days where we self-deny and state...