https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com A group of ordinary Christian people in Sydney (Australia) sharing some encouragement with each other, and anyone else who cares to listen. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:42:31 +1000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en au Copyright 2022 Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Short words of encouragement as we seek to grow in grace together and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus. Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12708194/Profile_1400x1400_8-bit_tquk7h.png https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com 144 144 Urgency in the walk https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/urgency-in-the-walk/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/urgency-in-the-walk/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:42:31 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/01be269a-d139-394f-8956-8ada90649a16 Teresa shares from her experience of the need for urgency.

]]> Teresa shares from her experience of the need for urgency.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 165 1 102 full A Light Shining in a Dark Place https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-light-shining-in-a-dark-place/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-light-shining-in-a-dark-place/#comments Fri, 20 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/90ebfa02-8236-3268-89a3-3253d74232ad The Lord Jesus was described by John as "a light shining in the darkness".  Peter uses the phrase for something else.

]]> The Lord Jesus was described by John as "a light shining in the darkness".  Peter uses the phrase for something else.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 297 1 101 full A simple life https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-simple-life/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-simple-life/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/7b2db595-8f05-37ad-89dd-a9338eb0f28f Life can be very complicated, but there is a simplicity to our walk with God.

]]> Life can be very complicated, but there is a simplicity to our walk with God.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 252 1 100 full Saul’s heart https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/saul-s-heart/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/saul-s-heart/#comments Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/02df1b69-38db-30f4-bbff-236e21192fe6 Just what was the difference between Saul and David?

]]> Just what was the difference between Saul and David?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 286 1 99 full Be holy https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/be-holy/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/be-holy/#comments Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/be188b84-b394-30c8-b183-c4f470283fd7 Peter's first letter has encouragement and clear instruction for the believers.

]]> Peter's first letter has encouragement and clear instruction for the believers.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 327 1 98 full He gives more grace https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/he-gives-more-grace/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/he-gives-more-grace/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/2004d06d-0465-37af-b7d5-c72ff3a1d031 The letter from James gives us some straight advice about getting our life in order, but it arises from the great grace of God.

]]> The letter from James gives us some straight advice about getting our life in order, but it arises from the great grace of God.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 244 1 97 full They are not of the world https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/they-are-not-of-the-world/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/they-are-not-of-the-world/#comments Mon, 09 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/a67c5461-0f43-3924-a4f2-dc3c6a5f57ee How could a small group of ordinary men be so described?

]]> How could a small group of ordinary men be so described?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 295 1 96 full Brought forth by His own will https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/brought-forth-by-his-own-will/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/brought-forth-by-his-own-will/#comments Fri, 06 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e8a880b0-d40f-3343-8228-e1b66f9b3dfa Are we secure in God's love?  Are we missing out when we follow Him?

]]> Are we secure in God's love?  Are we missing out when we follow Him?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 242 1 95 full The better sacrifice https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-better-sacrifice/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-better-sacrifice/#comments Wed, 04 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/44dac023-003f-3a17-8ad2-66fd197a5275 The author f Hebrews tells us of the best sacrifice we can bring to God.

]]> The author f Hebrews tells us of the best sacrifice we can bring to God.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 263 1 94 full Not by power... https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/not-by-power/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/not-by-power/#comments Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/0b4a50b7-d3ab-3474-8420-3b85c24bd83a Zechariah saw a strange vision that he didn't understand.  The angel showed him, and we find encouragement in his explanation.

]]> Zechariah saw a strange vision that he didn't understand.  The angel showed him, and we find encouragement in his explanation.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 296 1 93 full God’s love for Israel https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-s-love-for-israel/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-s-love-for-israel/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/32a2d401-bc0b-3506-853d-80bf8ff4d358 How much is too much?  The Book of Judges tells us of God's heart towards Israel.

]]> How much is too much?  The Book of Judges tells us of God's heart towards Israel.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 234 1 92 full Sarah’s faith https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/sarah-s-faith/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/sarah-s-faith/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/fe715904-7abb-3a17-96bd-e5b75e1ecb1d We remember Abraham's faith.  What about Sarah's?

]]> We remember Abraham's faith.  What about Sarah's?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 255 1 91 full In everything give thanks https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/in-everything-give-thanks/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/in-everything-give-thanks/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/605e7836-7825-3dc7-ba70-ce0524e5e6e8 Paul encourages the believers in Thessalonica to live lives very different from what is the norm.

]]> Paul encourages the believers in Thessalonica to live lives very different from what is the norm.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 284 1 90 full Abel’s blood https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/abel-s-blood/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/abel-s-blood/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/71528293-fe7a-387e-a0bd-02615a1cb92b Abel shed the blood of a lamb, and then his own blood was shed. 

]]> Abel shed the blood of a lamb, and then his own blood was shed. 

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 296 1 89 full Obedience https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/obedience/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/obedience/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/701024f6-9c5f-39b3-9e3a-147054d29e2d Obedience is fundamental to our walk with God.  But there are different types of obedience.

]]> Obedience is fundamental to our walk with God.  But there are different types of obedience.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 367 1 88 full Proclaiming His death https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/proclaiming-his-death/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/proclaiming-his-death/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/449aa676-c892-3628-b2ef-9e4699df154d When we partake of the Lord's Supper, we are proclaiming His death - a shameful and horrible death, but what a message to a lost world!

]]> When we partake of the Lord's Supper, we are proclaiming His death - a shameful and horrible death, but what a message to a lost world!

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 299 1 87 full The Mystery of Christ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-mystery-of-christ/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-mystery-of-christ/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/85289d7b-caa1-3a72-b6d7-4b5d7659dba0 Who could have imagined what the Messiah would be?  In His incarnation we see something of our own life experience.

]]> Who could have imagined what the Messiah would be?  In His incarnation we see something of our own life experience.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 244 1 86 full Godliness with contentment https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/godliness-with-contentment/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/godliness-with-contentment/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/823a909a-8b7a-33ea-808b-d026dc775dc6 Paul's simple statement, "Godliness with contentment is great gain?" deserves our attention.

]]> Paul's simple statement, "Godliness with contentment is great gain?" deserves our attention.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 295 1 85 full The Anointing at Bethany https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-anointing-at-bethany/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-anointing-at-bethany/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/1e03cee3-11b3-3ed3-b439-835e941cee2e Mary saw the Lord Jesus differently from others, even His disciples, and what she did is never to be forgotten.

]]> Mary saw the Lord Jesus differently from others, even His disciples, and what she did is never to be forgotten.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 270 1 84 full Warnings and Encouragement https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/warnings-and-encouragement/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/warnings-and-encouragement/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/051a9d90-b8b0-33a8-908f-eaa0c6aeca1c All through the Scripture the people of God are warned, but equally, they are also encouraged.

]]> All through the Scripture the people of God are warned, but equally, they are also encouraged.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 280 1 83 full A well ordered life https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-well-ordered-life/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-well-ordered-life/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/ee54dc59-3fd2-3b1b-9273-176c1d9766d7 The Lord Jesus lived a well ordered life.  Is that the sort of life we can also live?

]]> The Lord Jesus lived a well ordered life.  Is that the sort of life we can also live?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 283 1 82 full Known and Understood https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/known-and-understood/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/known-and-understood/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/3133504e-07c2-3341-8689-e0ac9558d06d Do you have a representative in Heaven who knows you and understands you?

]]> Do you have a representative in Heaven who knows you and understands you?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 320 1 81 full Are you safe? https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/are-you-safe/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/are-you-safe/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/835e7ec0-7ceb-3a1e-8aea-cdf404bc4d5a How do you feel?  Are you safe?  Are you well cared for?

]]> How do you feel?  Are you safe?  Are you well cared for?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 232 1 80 full What sort of man was Philemon https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/what-sort-of-man-was-philemon/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/what-sort-of-man-was-philemon/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e6d490a0-6166-323e-8204-dfe4bde88823 Paul found in Philemon a dear brother who refreshed him.

]]> Paul found in Philemon a dear brother who refreshed him.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 219 1 79 full Psalm 13 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-13/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-13/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/7f9bd576-bf89-3de2-a44e-b477afa2686d David experienced those times of emptiness that we all experience from time to time.

]]> David experienced those times of emptiness that we all experience from time to time.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 224 1 78 full Zealous for good works https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/zealous-for-good-works/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/zealous-for-good-works/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:29:23 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/159e6d0d-2937-3f26-9de7-9ccf91f20a09 Israel was called to obedience to the Law they had received.  What about us?  To what obedience are we called?

]]> Israel was called to obedience to the Law they had received.  What about us?  To what obedience are we called?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 313 1 77 full The Drink Offering https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-drink-offering/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-drink-offering/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/cf2d1b3c-f19c-3b91-86f3-7c2d60e4fe8b Paul had a unique view of his impending death, one shared by few others.  /What an example of a man set apart to God!

]]> Paul had a unique view of his impending death, one shared by few others.  /What an example of a man set apart to God!

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 278 1 76 full The Bread of Life https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-bread-of-life/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-bread-of-life/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/4b752071-cad8-3c50-8876-71b7a96dd859 The Scripture is the means to an end, not an end it itself.  There is one Person who alone can meet all our need and carry us through this world to a glorious end.

]]> The Scripture is the means to an end, not an end it itself.  There is one Person who alone can meet all our need and carry us through this world to a glorious end.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 308 1 75 full Being like Christ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/being-like-christ/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/being-like-christ/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:58:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/73fa7532-2e70-331b-b682-d3f4faec4b2b Our idea of what is encouraging may be different from the encouragement we find in many parts of the Scripture.

]]> Our idea of what is encouraging may be different from the encouragement we find in many parts of the Scripture.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 281 1 74 full Share in the suffering https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/share-in-the-suffering/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/share-in-the-suffering/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/bd278fd0-cc5b-3fc7-ab87-0ea1580be0b5 Paul invites Timothy to share with him in the suffering for the gospel.  A strange invitation?

]]> Paul invites Timothy to share with him in the suffering for the gospel.  A strange invitation?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 283 1 73 full How small we are! https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/how-small-we-are/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/how-small-we-are/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/f39184b0-d45d-3d86-b668-04c6a67e6d1f David in Psalm 8 wonders at how small we are.  Yes, but that is not what counts.

]]> David in Psalm 8 wonders at how small we are.  Yes, but that is not what counts.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 278 1 72 full Power, Love and a Sound Mind https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/power-love-and-a-sound-mind/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/power-love-and-a-sound-mind/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/80279710-5ef8-3a75-84c1-45600c57d833 Do you feel well equipped for what is set before you?

]]> Do you feel well equipped for what is set before you?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 281 1 71 full A Sabbath by grace https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-sabbath-by-grace/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-sabbath-by-grace/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/a8c4b5b8-e3e9-3dc4-a082-42d6d2023140 The Sabbath is in the Old Testament and grace is in the New Testamanet.  Any relationship?

]]> The Sabbath is in the Old Testament and grace is in the New Testamanet.  Any relationship?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 285 1 70 full The Golden Rule https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-golden-rule/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-golden-rule/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e43dc7b4-37a4-36d7-b15f-04db70a20446 The Lord in a few words guides us into a life that is a blessing to many.

]]> The Lord in a few words guides us into a life that is a blessing to many.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 246 1 69 full The purpose of the commandment https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-purpose-of-the-commandment/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-purpose-of-the-commandment/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b4164aa1-8f26-3a6d-8eec-c9908c45241d Paul is quite clear about why he teaches and preaches the Word of God.

]]> Paul is quite clear about why he teaches and preaches the Word of God.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 227 1 68 full May the Lord direct your heart... https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/may-the-lord-direct-your-heart/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/may-the-lord-direct-your-heart/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/8449e559-203e-3b9d-9635-50287650593e Paul expresses his heart for the believers in Thessalonica in two blessed statements

]]> Paul expresses his heart for the believers in Thessalonica in two blessed statements

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 239 1 67 full God is Light https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-is-light/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-is-light/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/c9f9c8c1-6a80-37a6-99b2-2a071548a659 The apostle John has something to say to us all.

]]> The apostle John has something to say to us all.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 238 1 66 full Fresh and New https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/fresh-and-new/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/fresh-and-new/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b03a3700-e3fc-37ec-b4c4-67b5f9ca4308 The church in Thessalonica is new and its freshness teaches us how we can live in the victory that they seemed to know.

]]> The church in Thessalonica is new and its freshness teaches us how we can live in the victory that they seemed to know.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 278 1 65 full Appointed to trouble https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/appointed-to-trouble/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/appointed-to-trouble/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e90e7d25-0899-3eee-bc17-895c38f6f4c3 Paul encourages the believers in Thessalonica in a manner that we might consider strange.

]]> Paul encourages the believers in Thessalonica in a manner that we might consider strange.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 319 1 64 full Seasoned with salt https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/seasoned-with-salt/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/seasoned-with-salt/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/7491bf9e-109f-3927-89f5-060a014ab7ab We are called to a life so very different from that from which we have been redeemed.

]]> We are called to a life so very different from that from which we have been redeemed.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 294 1 63 full Only Jesus https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/only-jesus/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/only-jesus/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/f4e3dea6-ba84-3123-9468-54b8f0717ba0 Religious symbols, holy things, holy places.  Can they save us?

]]> Religious symbols, holy things, holy places.  Can they save us?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 180 1 62 full Christ, who is our life https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/christ-who-is-our-life/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/christ-who-is-our-life/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/cd4008cc-a518-3c45-afe3-ba7914f43308 The apostle Paul asks us to do some strange things...

]]> The apostle Paul asks us to do some strange things...

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 301 1 61 full The God of my righteousness https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-god-of-my-righteousness/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-god-of-my-righteousness/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/bdecccb6-83f2-36d3-a769-8485037ffb47 Psalm 4 speaks of the God we are so privileged to know.  Does familiarity with His goodness rob us of wonder?

]]> Psalm 4 speaks of the God we are so privileged to know.  Does familiarity with His goodness rob us of wonder?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 265 1 60 full Peace that surpasses all understanding https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/peace-that-surpasses-all-understanding-1644492683/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/peace-that-surpasses-all-understanding-1644492683/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/0b749c09-2f81-39c5-b40c-869a89dd4af1 The apostle Paul speaks about peace, even using his own life as an example to follow in order to know the peace that surpasses all understanding.

]]> The apostle Paul speaks about peace, even using his own life as an example to follow in order to know the peace that surpasses all understanding.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 250 1 59 full Presented faultless https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/presented-faultless/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/presented-faultless/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/d739030e-86b6-3538-b79a-f8084de637f5 Paul speaks of believers that were once alienated from God being presented to Him and faultless is His sight.  Can we all expect this?

]]> Paul speaks of believers that were once alienated from God being presented to Him and faultless is His sight.  Can we all expect this?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 279 1 58 full Go to the ant https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/go-to-the-ant-1644131121/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/go-to-the-ant-1644131121/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/39d3ac75-a515-3638-8836-403faa6e0d81 Proverbs 6 has some advice for us.  Go to the and and learn from what God has taught it.

]]> Proverbs 6 has some advice for us.  Go to the and and learn from what God has taught it.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 327 1 57 full A perpetual fire https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-perpetual-fire/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-perpetual-fire/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/cea12d95-ef15-3a4d-b0b4-b0ecc109f5f7 The Lord's command to the priests in Leviticus was that the fire on the altar was never to go out. Why?

]]> The Lord's command to the priests in Leviticus was that the fire on the altar was never to go out. Why?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 228 1 56 full Psalm 1 - an antidote for fear https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-1-an-antidote-for-fear/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-1-an-antidote-for-fear/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/de5149c9-654d-3ad3-b2fa-8be3292c3c64 Psalm 1 is a simple and yet profound psalm that shows us the way forward in a troubled world.

]]> Psalm 1 is a simple and yet profound psalm that shows us the way forward in a troubled world.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 297 1 55 full Reflections on the CMS Summer School https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-the-cms-summer-school/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-the-cms-summer-school/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/46db3867-9913-31df-a932-d90b3dfb7096 Eunice and Christine share their reflections on the 2022 CMS Summer School

]]> Eunice and Christine share their reflections on the 2022 CMS Summer School

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 671 1 54 full Teach us to number our days https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/teach-us-to-number-our-days-1643282998/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/teach-us-to-number-our-days-1643282998/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e831795a-edba-3db8-a046-c0b058317083 Psalm 90:12 is a doorway to a whole new approach to our life on earth.

]]> Psalm 90:12 is a doorway to a whole new approach to our life on earth.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 261 1 53 full Encourage one another https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/encourage-one-another-1643084698/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/encourage-one-another-1643084698/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/33ed5187-d78c-386b-b51e-85619b2302fd We can all do something.  None of us is useless.

]]> We can all do something.  None of us is useless.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 279 1 52 full God is faithful https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-is-faithful-1642910799/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-is-faithful-1642910799/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/7f5c1ffb-7d30-3be9-b9de-d41ae6ee6390 The Book of Judges exposes Israel's sin at that time, but also God's faithfulness.

]]> The Book of Judges exposes Israel's sin at that time, but also God's faithfulness.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 286 1 51 full Salvation belongs to the Lord https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/salvation-belongs-to-the-lord-1642675166/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/salvation-belongs-to-the-lord-1642675166/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b118e43b-5897-3065-9281-bc43cb2f0d57 Faith , hope and love.  All important, love above all.  But hope matters too and we need to have a strong and abiding hope.

]]> Faith , hope and love.  All important, love above all.  But hope matters too and we need to have a strong and abiding hope.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 257 1 50 full Encouragement in the familiar https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/encouragement-in-the-familiar/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/encouragement-in-the-familiar/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/f0081a9f-e68a-3d53-be09-5ae52830e51a Most of us are familiar with Ephesians 1.  Yet there always seems to be more when we look closer.

]]> Most of us are familiar with Ephesians 1.  Yet there always seems to be more when we look closer.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 221 1 49 full The Lord takes pleasure in His people https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-lord-takes-pleasure-in-his-people/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-lord-takes-pleasure-in-his-people/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/64088ab3-055e-3c3b-a54f-ce013276a86e Psalm 149:4 gives us something to ponder, and a prayer to pray.

]]> Psalm 149:4 gives us something to ponder, and a prayer to pray.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 201 1 48 full Can we serve the Lord only because of who He is? https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/can-we-serve-the-lord-only-because-of-who-he-is/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/can-we-serve-the-lord-only-because-of-who-he-is/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/3c297c60-323e-31f6-b1e4-7494f879dd93 Satan asked of God, "Does Job serve God for nothing?"  That challenges us profoundly. 

]]> Satan asked of God, "Does Job serve God for nothing?"  That challenges us profoundly. 

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 300 1 47 full The Promise https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-promise-1641890586/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-promise-1641890586/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/27d59c21-21d8-319a-be31-78cd1ee7ebc6 God gave Abraham a great promise.  What has that got to do with us, and how we live, day by day?

]]> God gave Abraham a great promise.  What has that got to do with us, and how we live, day by day?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 432 1 46 full The baptism of John https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-baptism-of-john-1641711482/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-baptism-of-john-1641711482/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/532b8762-411f-3542-a725-1f6b1e9125cf When the Lord Jesus' authority was challenged, He made a point of turning the attention of His questioners to John the Baptist.  Why?

]]> When the Lord Jesus' authority was challenged, He made a point of turning the attention of His questioners to John the Baptist.  Why?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 330 1 45 full Weeding the garden... https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/weeding-the-garden/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/weeding-the-garden/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b1f201fd-ad1b-365d-ba21-00907971f7d7 A field neglected will yield no good harvest.

]]> A field neglected will yield no good harvest.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 310 1 44 full Keep your heart... https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/keep-your-heart-1641273643/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/keep-your-heart-1641273643/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/c41477ef-52fc-30b1-9e8a-8deecdcc0a8d How can we prepare for those things that might befall us in the year ahead?

]]> How can we prepare for those things that might befall us in the year ahead?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 291 1 43 full The New year has begun https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-new-year-has-begun/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-new-year-has-begun/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/6f4a5d1f-35c5-3a29-a07b-8f70fbf5563f What does this year hold for us?  What has changed?

]]> What does this year hold for us?  What has changed?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 318 1 42 full Lamentations https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/lamentations-1640832501/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/lamentations-1640832501/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b4d3acc6-e0dc-3ea0-9ff2-3aa762520f59 Jeremiah pours out his grief at the destruction of Jerusalem, but still clings to the God he has come to know.

]]> Jeremiah pours out his grief at the destruction of Jerusalem, but still clings to the God he has come to know.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 359 1 41 full The Greatest Commandment https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-commandment-1640682135/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-commandment-1640682135/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/ee9b1c18-790b-34cb-8272-337bce8ebc18 When asked which commandment was the greatest in the Law, the Lord Jesus answer was perfect and stunning.

]]> When asked which commandment was the greatest in the Law, the Lord Jesus answer was perfect and stunning.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 386 1 40 full Jacob https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/jacob-1640250891/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/jacob-1640250891/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/c56a74b4-d8e4-3d9c-9b0a-0aed50996a08 The story of Abraham is inspiring, but what about the account we have of Jacob?  How can God accomplish His purposes through such a man?

]]> The story of Abraham is inspiring, but what about the account we have of Jacob?  How can God accomplish His purposes through such a man?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 333 1 39 full We do not lose heart... https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/we-do-not-lose-heart/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/we-do-not-lose-heart/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/0e9c2ed4-e43c-37c0-8e84-3aefd8c9cbad Paul tells us a lot about himself in 2 Corinthians.  In chapter 4 we here him speak of the understanding that prevents him from losing heart.

]]> Paul tells us a lot about himself in 2 Corinthians.  In chapter 4 we here him speak of the understanding that prevents him from losing heart.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 450 1 38 full Martha, Martha https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/martha-martha-1640069650/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/martha-martha-1640069650/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/4f8bb4d8-87df-3d5e-ace7-63f0faea9f87 What was it that made the difference with Martha of Bethany?

]]> What was it that made the difference with Martha of Bethany?

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 442 1 37 full Psalm 141 and Psalm 142 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-141-and-psalm-142/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-141-and-psalm-142/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/f3d2d87b-e592-326e-a36d-2b4e0e33a2e5 Two psalms, both with expressing a fervent prayer to God for safety.

]]> Two psalms, both with expressing a fervent prayer to God for safety.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 440 1 36 full Psalm 139 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-139-1638869241/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-139-1638869241/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/6679a2b4-31df-336a-9b58-c3a7a2a14ab9 "O Lord, You have searched me and known me" - well known words, of great comfort.

]]> "O Lord, You have searched me and known me" - well known words, of great comfort.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 336 1 35 full Christ our focus https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/christ-our-focus/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/christ-our-focus/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/cac3d4fb-5baa-3921-9d28-148d00f9bdee The world may want to talk about God, but we want to speak of Christ Jesus.

]]> The world may want to talk about God, but we want to speak of Christ Jesus.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 357 1 34 full Am I not free? https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/am-i-not-free/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/am-i-not-free/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/585e12ab-7eab-31ca-b8b3-34b91add7d25 Paul asks a question, and we know the answer.  Neil looks at the freedom that every believer can know.

]]> Paul asks a question, and we know the answer.  Neil looks at the freedom that every believer can know.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 349 1 33 full Psalm 136 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-136-1638009013/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-136-1638009013/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/987913d2-3e42-3802-ab2a-37cfca1c2326 Neil reflects on Psalm 136: "Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!  For His mercy endures forever."

]]> Neil reflects on Psalm 136: "Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!  For His mercy endures forever."

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 270 1 32 full Jesus enters into Jerusalem https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/jesus-enters-into-jerusalem/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/jesus-enters-into-jerusalem/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/0f467a7d-d343-34d2-907c-06805dc5cbc2 Neil wonders why the Lord Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey.

]]> Neil wonders why the Lord Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 351 1 31 full The Unchanging God https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-unchanging-god-1637669010/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-unchanging-god-1637669010/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/44195a60-5913-37fa-ab8d-63f04c7c69cc Neil talks about the hard message in Malachi and the God who doesn't change.

]]> Neil talks about the hard message in Malachi and the God who doesn't change.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 390 1 30 full Be strong and courageous https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/be-strong-and-courageous-1637396692/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/be-strong-and-courageous-1637396692/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/33aaa2ba-ee50-3af8-8a6f-fc7f9a0a3f39 Christine takes us to the border of the promised land where we see its beauty and the giants.

]]> Christine takes us to the border of the promised land where we see its beauty and the giants.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 364 1 29 full Psalm 84 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-84-1637226158/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-84-1637226158/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/61eeb6c4-c6d1-375b-ba9d-a66e7c96ccbd Neil speaks about Psalm 84 where the Psalmist expresses his longing for the Living God.

]]> Neil speaks about Psalm 84 where the Psalmist expresses his longing for the Living God.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 376 1 28 full Do you want to be a spy? https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/do-you-want-to-be-a-spy/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/do-you-want-to-be-a-spy/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/2271c1b1-e0f3-3b10-afae-ea11d1e53edc Paul asks us if we want to be a spy...!

]]> Paul asks us if we want to be a spy...!

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 190 1 27 full Psalm 132 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-132-1636785909/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-132-1636785909/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b0f2c2b5-54e6-3f8e-8cc4-ea6b2fc0b3ae Neil asks what it is that makes David "a man after God's own heart".

]]> Neil asks what it is that makes David "a man after God's own heart".

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 388 1 26 full The beginning of 1 Corinthians https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-beginning-of-1-corinthians/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-beginning-of-1-corinthians/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/8876362a-cc38-3301-bf63-97dfde816f31 Neil asks, "What makes Paul so confident when he writes to the church in Corinth?"

]]> Neil asks, "What makes Paul so confident when he writes to the church in Corinth?"

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 271 1 25 full Psalm 130 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-130-1636341251/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-130-1636341251/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/991dff94-8f0b-329a-b768-d1c608d81a17 Neil shares a few thoughts on the simple truth in Psalm 130

]]> Neil shares a few thoughts on the simple truth in Psalm 130

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 370 1 24 full Who are you? https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/who-are-you-1636096446/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/who-are-you-1636096446/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/0ea61a86-7013-3c91-904b-21f984219145 Paul asks a simple question with an important answer.

]]> Paul asks a simple question with an important answer.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 206 1 23 full A spiritual life https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-spiritual-life/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-spiritual-life/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b9559aa9-7f4e-3582-8e85-89a02418797e Neil recalls a parable about a pig.

]]> Neil recalls a parable about a pig.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 290 1 22 full Romans 12 in the mirror https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/romans-12-in-the-mirror/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/romans-12-in-the-mirror/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/1941498f-224b-3a9f-8f46-26dcbe644cce Neil speaks of the difficulty of looking into a mirror

]]> Neil speaks of the difficulty of looking into a mirror

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 280 1 21 full Psalm 23 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-23-1635570960/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-23-1635570960/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/7f2eaf6c-3c52-310c-b699-e3c4f4f11a5f Neil reflects on the perfect provision spoken of in this well known psalm.

]]> Neil reflects on the perfect provision spoken of in this well known psalm.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 271 1 20 full Self worth https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/self-worth-1634547549/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/self-worth-1634547549/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/82a64941-5684-3bdc-94e2-1b3f924fd4fc Paul shares some thoughts about how we understand our self worth.

]]> Paul shares some thoughts about how we understand our self worth.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 234 1 19 full The River of Life https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-river-of-life-1632304166/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-river-of-life-1632304166/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/0c321f6e-58fb-353e-8787-10dfa7e9d721 Neil shares his response to Ezekiel's vision of the River of life.

]]> Neil shares his response to Ezekiel's vision of the River of life.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 263 1 18 full Give to Caesar what is Caesar‘s https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/give-to-caesar-what-is-caesar-s/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/give-to-caesar-what-is-caesar-s/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b005c27e-4f12-3deb-9025-cbf5de2dd814 Abraham recounts a very famous incident when the Lord Jesus was challenged by the rulers in Jerusalem.  But have we understood the profound depth of His answer? 

]]> Abraham recounts a very famous incident when the Lord Jesus was challenged by the rulers in Jerusalem.  But have we understood the profound depth of His answer? 

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 281 1 17 full Do one of two things https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/do-one-of-two-things/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/do-one-of-two-things/#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:28:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/0fe8af2d-73bd-3236-a78f-ab1f3bb072d1 It Chew speaks about making a choice and seeing it through.

]]> It Chew speaks about making a choice and seeing it through.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 122 1 16 full The forgetful bride https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-forgetful-bride-1634102102/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-forgetful-bride-1634102102/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/9dd3563d-5655-3693-86df-c438fae18f1f Judith reflects on our calling, prompted by observing the weddings of friends in these uncertain times.

]]> Judith reflects on our calling, prompted by observing the weddings of friends in these uncertain times.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 361 1 15 full Christian service - what and how much? https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/christian-service-what-and-how-much/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/christian-service-what-and-how-much/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/b7ea0cc1-bce9-39f3-8b7a-3127775482de Two questions often arise - "What should I do?" and "How much should I do?" and Neil attempts to answer them

]]> Two questions often arise - "What should I do?" and "How much should I do?" and Neil attempts to answer them

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 396 1 14 full Reading the Bible and 1 Samuel https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/reading-the-bible-and-1-samuel/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/reading-the-bible-and-1-samuel/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/13737365-d158-3356-9a13-b2e81c2133f3 Tiana and Shelley speak to us about the difficulties we often find in reading the Bible, and also about what they have seen in reading 1 Samuel.

]]> Tiana and Shelley speak to us about the difficulties we often find in reading the Bible, and also about what they have seen in reading 1 Samuel.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 557 1 13 full God is not the author of confusion https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-is-not-the-author-of-confusion/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/god-is-not-the-author-of-confusion/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/938a09ed-fa0f-368d-8cdf-f930af38b99f Neil shares some thoughts on the text "God is not the author of confusion".

]]> Neil shares some thoughts on the text "God is not the author of confusion".

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 215 1 12 full A reminder of God‘s love https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-reminder-of-god-s-love/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/a-reminder-of-god-s-love/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e7c4c803-c402-3333-89df-6df828ae4b55 Teresa reminds us of the amazing love of God described by the Lord Jesus in a famous parable.

]]> Teresa reminds us of the amazing love of God described by the Lord Jesus in a famous parable.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 183 1 11 full The Condition of the Heart https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-condition-of-the-heart-1633058681/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-condition-of-the-heart-1633058681/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/513ffd95-7d75-3017-927a-606a1df4924b It Chew recalls an experience and what it can teach us all.

]]> It Chew recalls an experience and what it can teach us all.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 118 1 10 full Reading the Bible https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/reading-the-bible-1632973854/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/reading-the-bible-1632973854/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/8e671022-ebc6-363e-92da-0820cc02b2a2 Paul speaks about his own Bible reading journey and experience.

]]> Paul speaks about his own Bible reading journey and experience.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 206 1 9 full I marvel at the cost https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/i-marvel-at-the-cost/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/i-marvel-at-the-cost/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1100 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/d7127d93-1bc1-3019-babe-f269faafa81a Bee Ling shares a song with us, and reflects on the price paid for our redemption.

]]> Bee Ling shares a song with us, and reflects on the price paid for our redemption.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 228 1 8 full Psalm 119 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-119-1632304021/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/psalm-119-1632304021/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/67804d78-9579-37ff-b101-047c0767ff23 Neil shares some thoughts on Psalm 119.

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]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 345 1 7 full Some thoughts on the conversation with Peter in John 21 https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/some-thoughts-on-the-conversation-with-peter-in-john-21/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/some-thoughts-on-the-conversation-with-peter-in-john-21/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/9884c486-c06e-3602-a9fd-e6184c94d3df Michelle shares some thoughts on Jesus' conversation with Peter recorded in John's Gospel, chapter 21.

]]> Michelle shares some thoughts on Jesus' conversation with Peter recorded in John's Gospel, chapter 21.

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 201 1 6 full Speaking the truth https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/speaking-the-truth-1631762211/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/speaking-the-truth-1631762211/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/dbeaaa4a-047a-33ba-8441-17cbd2f072cb Jonathan shares an experience of speaking the truth

]]> Jonathan shares an experience of speaking the truth

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 259 1 5 full The baptism of the Lord Jesus https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-baptism-of-the-lord-jesus-1631794498/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/the-baptism-of-the-lord-jesus-1631794498/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/486143ea-1075-3b59-ae8e-9a40e7f8567b Abraham shares some thoughts on the baptism of Jesus by John

]]> Abraham shares some thoughts on the baptism of Jesus by John

]]> Friends in Auburn and Kellyville (Sydney, Australia) false No 652 1 4 full Prayer https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/prayer-1631344390/ https://afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/e/prayer-1631344390/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +1000 afriendsencouragement.podbean.com/c1630251-0046-338a-8e99-8fa3b98b7976 Paul shares some thoughts on prayer

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