The View

Friday, 29 Nov 2024

When You’re Hit by a Bus
When my youngest son was starting university we were well-prepared. We had planned, mapped and researched. However, on his first day, Newcastle experienced torrential rain. I worried about how my young driver would cope with not only navigating unfamiliar territory, but also dangerous conditions. He left with plenty of time...
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Friday, 22 Nov 2024

Welcome to the Countdown!
It’s that time of year when everyone is counting down, or perhaps panicking because others seem further along with their countdowns. Some of you were eager to put up your Christmas decorations and even beat the shops to it. Meanwhile, some of you can’t believe people are putting up their...
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Friday, 15 Nov 2024

Facing Life's Struggles
A few weeks ago, I experienced a small yet impactful lesson from an unexpected source. I looked at the mighty but regularly tamed hedge that needed trimming—a simple monthly task I usually tackle without a second thought. But this time, the hedge was to teach me a lesson: what should...
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Friday, 08 Nov 2024

Lessons in Letting Go
It started with a simple patch of grass: a pristine, well-manicured lawn I took pride in, convinced it represented beauty and order in our backyard. But my wife - a true gardener at heart - saw potential beyond the uniform green. She saw a canvas for diversity; a place where...
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Friday, 01 Nov 2024

Being An Influencer
In a world saturated with social media influencers, the concept of 'influence' often conjures images of viral trends and online personas. However, when it comes to nurturing faith and spirituality, there exists a rich legacy of influential figures who have profoundly shaped Christianity. This term for Chapels, we look to...
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Friday, 25 Oct 2024

It's Not Good Luck... It's Hard Work!
Do you remember how nervous you were when you had to sit your final HSC exams? I certainly do. I recall putting so much pressure on myself that I woke up on the first morning of exams and couldn't stop vomiting. To this day, I don't know whether it was...
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Friday, 18 Oct 2024

Creating a Culture of Compassion
When we read the biblical accounts of Jesus’ life on earth we hear many times that Jesus 'had compassion'. But that is always the beginning of the story. Each time Jesus felt compassion for people he was driven to act. His compassion led him to heal, feed, restore sight, meet...
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Friday, 27 Sept 2024

Farewell Year 12
You made it! Parents, family, students, staff, and friends of our school—it's finally school holidays and the end of Term 3. This term has been packed full of fun and learning. Our students have shone for our school while serving the community, going on excursions, competing in sports, performing in...
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Friday, 20 Sept 2024

Hope in All Circumstances
Sport has always held a special place in my heart. As a child, my father and I would rise before dawn to watch the Olympic Games on our old black-and-white TV. There was something magical about witnessing peak human performance. Over the years, my admiration evolved into a deep respect...
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