Dec2020
Christmas is Good news of GREAT joy!
Christmas is Good news of GREAT joy! Bishop Paul Smith highlights a wonderful word in the message of the Angel to the Bethlehem Shepherds, good news of GREAT Joy.
Dec2020
Singing your heart to the Lord, during Advent
Let’s sing to the Lord with hope. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on two contemporary Christians songs that taught him the meaning and heart of the Christian festival of Advent.
Nov2020
The King who rules the Servant Kingdom
Bishop Paul Smith points to the surprising “unexpected upside down” Kingdom that is ruled over by our Lord Jesus. His power is shown in weakness and his strength is in serving. That is not how mighty kings are portrayed in movies!”
Nov2020
Come Lord Jesus, come, into this weary world
Advent and Christmas 2020 will be unlike any other in living memory. Bishop Paul writes his encouragement for Christians to get ready to eagerly share the life-giving hope-filled Good News of Jesus Christ during this Advent Christmas Season.
Oct2020
Voting to the Glory of God
It is election time here in Queensland. Bishop Paul Smith reveals how one short line from the General Prayer of the Church in our Lutheran Liturgy, gives good guidance for deciding who to vote for.
Sep2020
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (Psalm 150)
“Give thanks in all circumstances”. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on how God’s “signature” of the cross reminds that God is gracious and merciful and is active and present in the world.
Aug2020
The Lord the builder…
Our Lord Jesus said, “I will build my Church.” Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the great encouragement that this brings to our Christian service, especially through times of uncertainty.
Jul2020
The COVID-19 Neighbours
How can I be a neighbour for COVID-19 sufferers overseas? Bishop Paul Smith shares the “world view of service” that our Lord Jesus calls us to.
Jun2020
Hello! How are you? Are you baptised?
In Australia, so many around us are baptised, but we rarely speak of that. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the amazing Grace of God at work in our baptism and the recent changes amongst the Christian Churches about recognising God at work in each other’s baptism.
Jun2020
“Trinity” is another way of saying “Jesus is Lord”
As the early Church were formulating their prayers to the Lord Jesus they reflected on the significance of praying to him as one would pray to God – that the person who once walked around Palestine is the Lord of Creation.