Our sense of who we are is disordered. Yet, as increasingly disordered as the modern West is becoming, we can be confident that God is working to create a greater order that locates our identity in him.
Joseph had the joy of joining Rise & Shine hosts Fel and DJ to share about our Chaplaincy appeal on Vision Christian Radio.
The NDIS was intended to empower those who are most vulnerable in our communities – those with disabilities. For some this is true. Many people with disabilities are enjoying liberties and living fulfilling lives that they did not have previously. However, search any news source on the NDIS and a dark side to this empowerment utopia is discovered. The NDIS is making the most vulnerable in our communities more vulnerable. What is going wrong?
Rob discusses how chaplains are able to operate within NSW, and what support is still needed to ensure we as Christians are making the most of the opportunities we currently have in secular contexts.
Joseph explains the vital role that chaplains play in ministering to those who otherwise might never encounter the good news of Christ.
There are implications to knowing how God is our creator. The Bible wants us to understand and to have it first and foremost in our minds that God is a creator. This brings out the beauty of creator God bringing order from disorder.
When we experience disorder, we feel disenfranchised, disconnected, and isolated. Whether it be the loss of a job, breakdown of a relationship, compromised health, financial trouble, the separation of death, ongoing disrespect from colleagues and ridicule from opposition, or simply because our day hasn’t met our expectations, these are experiences of disorder. When the experience of disorder is profound, life can seem meaningless and futile. This is when we need to start looking for order.
A reflection from our Chaplain Sam Yip on how important our identity is. There’s something humanising and humbling when people use their personal first names in a prison.
Chaplain Sam Yip shares a moving story of returning to the prison after his father’s passing, only to be met with compassion from the inmates he serves.
When we face times of disorder, we can find solace by taking a deep dive into the Old Testament prophets and writers, discover the hope and the wonder they had in God, and draw rock-solid courage during the utmost of discouraging times. Join me on my journey of discovering how God creates order from disorder.
