2022-07-09 09:15
Hello to any of you who may find this final blog post.I wrote here on Life of an Ordinary Aussie Woman for around seven years; from 2013 till 2020.Along with COVID-19 my life became turned u… Read More
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2020-04-30 20:52
There are so many analogies for life but the one that’s in my mind at the moment, is that of a mighty river…The river of life.Yes, life is like a river in so many ways. It can b… Read More
2019-05-20 07:22
There is real danger when we not only believe others think the same as us, we expect them to, and therefore when we realise they don't, punish them by breaking communication due to our own f… Read More
2019-03-11 05:51
By now many of you would have seen the poem “Anyway” online which was written by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. This piece of poetry, aside from promoting moral living, ultimately pr… Read More
2019-02-14 13:28
I often find myself reflecting quite deeply on February the 14th each year. Yes, this often results in a blog post here on Life of an Ordinary Aussie Woman…The reason, I think is beca… Read More
2019-01-22 06:03
Marriage is hard. Really hard. But it’s also a wonderful blessing, so it’s really important that we’re wise in discerning if the person we’ve met or are possibly dati… Read More
2018-11-26 03:32
I’ve recently been enjoying old classics from the infamous Stevie Wonder. His old songs are really uplifting and ‘feel good’, musically delightful and also diverse. The lyr… Read More
2018-09-10 07:01
Women are truly gutsy!So often they continue on in the face on immense difficulties. They just give, and give, and give, without caring very well for themselves.With poor mental health being… Read More
2018-08-31 10:16
With the recent news of an American Pastor taking his own life recently, many of us I’m sure felt shock, disbelief, and heartbreak alongside other emotions. I’m also sure many of… Read More
2018-08-28 15:22
I feel like I need to say sorry...even though I don't feel guilty!Life has been full and I haven't felt inspired to write very often, so I am sorry if you've been missing my posts here on th… Read More
2018-07-26 06:26
Okay weird title, I admit it, but it’s an actual legitimate question Christians are asked in Bible College here in Australia, and also some may personally consider. Over the course of… Read More
2018-07-11 03:00
One of my recent watercolour paintings.@mjsymesartI haven’t written a blog post in around two months and recently I began to ponder as to why… You see I love connecting with oth… Read More
2018-05-21 08:38
“You don’t make friends with salad”, a famous line turned jingle, from American cartoon, The Simpsons. A show where the star is an unhealthy guy who makes fun of his health… Read More
2018-05-06 08:18
I remember when I had been a Christian for a few years hearing a message that troubled me. A woman shared a testimonial type message in which she began by sharing about the wonderful blessin… Read More
2018-04-07 04:42
In life no-one is immune from pain and suffering. The anguish people can feel over death, betrayal, abandonment, bankruptcy, illness, suicide and many other major crisis can cause even long… Read More
2018-03-01 00:45
So many people today suffer from worry and anxiety. It can be so terrible, even incapacitating people at times. It can hinder some Christian people from living in the freedom Christ offers.T… Read More
2018-02-26 06:09
We need to stop. We need to stop looking to others for fulfilment and happiness.We need to stop trying to fix and change our loved ones.We need to stop being afraid of looking in the mirror… Read More
2018-02-18 05:56
Sometimes I have felt as if my life is not enough. It’s not big enough. Not grand enough. Not exciting enough.That I am not making enough of an impact in this loud, huge world.Do you k… Read More
2018-02-14 08:48
Here we are again. Another 14thof February, so yet another Valentine’s Day.Looking back over Life of an Ordinary Aussie Woman, I’ve written about this day a few times. You can re… Read More
2018-02-09 05:48
Jesus said outward qualities are only an expression of the inner person. That it is from the heart either love or hatred comes forth. What externally enters a person (such as food) has no va… Read More
2018-02-01 12:57
Some people who have been long time readers of the blog will know, I’m a creative person who loves to make beautiful things. For example the majority of my blog post pictures for years… Read More
2018-01-13 14:27
A youth suicide from bullying is once again headlining news here in Australia at this time.It moves me to my core as a mother of 3 teenagers.It moves me as a professional who has worked with… Read More
2018-01-09 08:03
Euthanasia has become legal in Victoria, where I live in Australia.On November the 29th 2017, my state became the first in Australia to legalise assisted dying.People have fought for the rig… Read More
2017-12-04 06:51
This weekend I awoke around 2:30am on Sunday morning in excruciating pain. The pain was heavy and overwhelming so much that it awoke me from sleep. There was no way I could ignore this pain… Read More
2017-11-26 05:38
Sometimes we can be exactly on the right road we are meant to be travelling on, when the surface of the road changes, or what was a clear run becomes congested with traffic and we begin to p… Read More
2017-11-09 10:41
The Lord knows what love a mother can have for her child…‘Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I wil… Read More
2017-11-07 04:02
For some weeks now I have had upon my heart the desire to make each moment in my life beautiful, to grow and become more Christ-like. And although for many years now, since giving my life to… Read More
2017-10-24 11:04
I am at peace. I am at peace knowing without a doubt the wait was worth it and I have found ‘my type of crazy’ man in a world full of ‘nice’ people, who are gre… Read More
2017-10-07 09:57
It’s my opinion that the extremely fast uptake and acceptance of social media over the past decade, has come to a place of causing more dysfunction (here where I live) than its aim of… Read More
2017-10-03 05:48
In recent professional development for work, we were asked to consider the importance of lamenting for our own Christian lives and ministry. We were guided to reflect upon psalms of lament i… Read More
2017-09-21 07:53
There’s a saying that goes something like, “If you want something done, ask a busy person”…Implying that it’s the busy people who get things done and keep thin… Read More
2017-09-08 05:49
With the current debate surrounding the notion to redefine marriage pretty much taking center stage in Australian news recently, and an approaching plebiscite, I cannot help but often reflec… Read More
2017-08-31 09:09
Have you ever thought, why am I so sick?You know the type of sickness that just seems unrelenting? I have been struggling with some illness for a while now, especially since getting mar… Read More
2017-07-27 10:11
My ordinary Aussie life has been extremely busy since getting married last month. I came to a decision to resign from my school chaplaincy position so that we all could live together as a fa… Read More
2017-06-13 03:17
Who am I, that the lord of all the earth, would care to know my name, would care to feel my hurt?Who am I, that the bright and morning star, would choose to light the way for my ever wanderi… Read More
2017-05-17 07:58
Yesterday I received an email in response to my post, 'An open letter to church-going Christians in Australia from an Ordinary Gen-Xer'. If you'd like to read it simply click here… Read More
2017-05-15 09:58
Over the last six or so months I have been blessed to meet many new people through my fiance. Our upcoming wedding this June will be conducted by my fiance's pastor and as he wanted to get t… Read More
2017-05-02 09:40
I'm not strong enough, I can't take any more...Have you felt like this?I have. Fear. It can be crippling, yes even for 'The Christian'.I'm not strong enough, I can't take any more...It's not… Read More
2017-04-06 13:39
For me there is no Easter without Jesus' resurrection and furthermore there is no faith without complete trust.I have been thinking about the importance of the resurrectionand trust with Eas… Read More
2017-04-03 04:06
Jesus told us we are to go out into all the world and proclaim the gospel of salvation to all people. With Him living inside of us, we as His children, are to go to the ends of the earth...W… Read More
2017-03-26 06:23
When I entered my wilderness season, The Lord led me to read Jeremiah 29:11; “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to giv… Read More
2017-03-21 13:37
Do you know what it's like to feel rejected...to feel anything other than beloved by others, especially as a proud Christian?Do you know what it's like to have your outreach and love to be m… Read More
2017-02-26 23:31
One of the liturgical responses in Anglican tradition of worship is, “It is RIGHT to give our thanks and praise”. What I so love about this response is threefold: It can be said… Read More
2017-02-14 09:46
Valentine's Day 2016:Your love never fails, it never gives up, it never runs out on me...Your love never fails, it never gives up, it never runs out on me! (Lyrics by Jesus Culture).Valentin… Read More
2017-02-05 04:52
I have waited all my life for you,Yes, I have waited all my life for you.To come along, to come along and make me feel the way you do...Oh I, I have waited, I have waited for you.When you ho… Read More
2017-01-30 05:06
Imagine if you will, a perfect flower arrangement with one bruised and wilted stem, languishing among a vase full of strong, upright, beautiful blooms. Your hand reaches out to remove the al… Read More
2017-01-23 08:10
With a somewhat heavy heart today I sat alone, and played and sang the old hymn, 'Be Thou My Vision'. While the version I played is a modern arrangement I have written myself, the main lyric… Read More
2017-01-14 13:44
I have known since being born-again, that I have not only become a child of God, I have been called along with every other believer to proclaim The Name of Jesus, so others may hear the mess… Read More
2017-01-12 09:30
The Catholic Catechism states the purpose of man is to know God, and to love and serve Him.Yet if God is love, as we know He is, could our purpose be even simpler and less 'works' based?Coul… Read More
2017-01-05 04:56
'Alleluia Our God Reigns, more than just for yesterday. He Reigns, today!'I've just spent some time reflecting upon The Lord's Sovereignty and Goodness, for His hand over my life has al… Read More
2016-12-29 06:51
In my post yesterday I wrote about being more of a “Martha than Mary”, as I often express my love for Jesus through deeds and I do need to fight my flesh to stop 'keeping busy' a… Read More
2016-12-28 04:17
I'm on a holiday break from work at the moment, and truth be told I am somewhat of a “Martha” in how I express my love for Jesus...I can find it difficult to not work at times a… Read More
2016-12-27 12:39
Okay I'm sure my title has grabbed your attention. If you're offended, please stay with me for a short while and hear what I have to say, because even if you've been taught differently, I wa… Read More
2016-12-22 13:56
So many times when I have felt low, The Lord has directed me to psalms where the authors, despite their troubles give praise to The LORD. Individual psalms are diverse from each other yet… Read More
2016-12-11 08:26
For me Christian holidays are often a time when culturally and socially I connect with others through the season, and find the opportunity for reflection and recalibration in regards to my l… Read More
2016-12-02 10:32
Living takes a decision once life is given. Or to put it another way, once life is given, it takes a conscience decision to keep living.In the womb where life begins, a decision is made… Read More
2016-11-26 03:40
There is joy and peace when we stop striving and start following.Life is often challenging. Here in Australia I think it’s fair to say the struggles of the majority are not always the… Read More
2016-11-20 08:48
We’re not designed to live solo…We are made in the image of the One who was already in perfect relationship within the trinity and we are designed to be in communion with Him an… Read More
2016-11-13 12:18
I haven't written much for the blog recently, in fact I haven't really been online very much. It's suited me personally moving interstate and having a new job and a new house to focus upon… Read More
2016-10-24 11:14
There are times in one's life when time seems to drag...each day like a week and each week like a marathon...Have you ever felt as if 3 months have been a year? Do you know what I mean?Times… Read More
2016-09-22 07:04
So this post is where my thoughts are at in regards to living a successful life as a single Christian and it comes from my own experience of almost five years being single and knowing what i… Read More
2016-09-15 12:32
I am sitting here thinking about how we live if we dare to call ourselves 'Christian'...If we dare to take on this name, the Name above all names, the Name of Christ Himself, to identify wit… Read More
2016-09-10 13:06
Do you know what I believe the true brokenness of human beings is?Autonomy.It is autonomy that makes us parched and brittle.We see it all throughout scripture. From the Garden of Eden where… Read More
2016-09-04 07:55
Father's Day...Is it just me, or does it seem to you too that Father's Day is a lot quieter than mother's Day? Does it seem to you too that many people struggle on Father's Day and good, pat… Read More
2016-09-01 10:43
I do not often feature guest posts on my blog, as most of my blogging friends are from the USA and it is my heart's desire to keep this blog as 'Australian' as possible. That being said the… Read More
2016-08-29 10:10
What are we to do as Christians when we get tired? But even more than tired; compassion fatigued, and/or emotionally damaged or physically ill, to a point where we've had enough? When we fe… Read More
2016-08-23 06:31
I may not know what you are going through right now, but God does.I may not be able to be with you in your times of greatest need, but God is.I may not have experienced what you have, but I… Read More
2016-08-13 07:49
“I'm sorry, the nice things you said earlier are now being drowned-out by the volume of your contrary actions...” Actions speak louder than words...Do you know this saying?Sadly… Read More
2016-08-10 11:53
Have you ever wondered what your purpose was?Do you, as a Christian, ever feel uncertain...Uncertain as to what God wants you to do with your life...Uncertain as to when and how to share the… Read More
2016-07-30 09:19
As Christians we are commissioned by Jesus to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Jesus warns us as we do, to be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves. Our purpose as Christ… Read More
2016-07-23 08:46
I have been wanting to write about this topic for some time now. It has been a topic that has been simmering away and although I knew in a sense what to say, I also knew I needed to wai… Read More
2016-06-30 16:22
I honestly think I've found the secret to life.I'm serious, this is something that has been building up inside me for quite some time, and it's hit me right in the face tonight...But not jus… Read More
2016-06-23 14:27
It was my 39thbirthday recently and I have to admit that yes, I am totally ruined. I am a totally ruined woman.You see, 11 years ago Jesus took me, made me His own, and ruined me for this wo… Read More
2016-06-22 15:38
For some time, I have been thinking a lot about God's will and perfect timing; of how for our own good He will make us wait, for it is by waiting that we learn patience, endurance, and devel… Read More
2016-06-16 14:02
I have found myself, over the past 18 months continually being brought back into fresh experiences of God's absolutely, astounding, amazing grace. It started with me making some fresh, poor… Read More
2016-05-25 13:30
I'm sure by now you've seen the viral video of Candace Payne laughing joyously wearing a Chewbacca mask!To be honest, when I saw the video I wondered what all the fuss was about...I don't kn… Read More
2016-05-23 07:14
Don't you love to offer a sacrifice to The Lord? I do...A sacrifice of praise, or our time, money, serving...Just to give to The Lord!But I have some words of The Lord in mind today and that… Read More
2016-05-21 07:46
To my beautiful little sister,I love you so much. When I think of you, I picture your pretty smile and glimmering eyes. I love to hear your laughter, and although I know you understand loss… Read More
2016-05-18 12:48
How many times as Christians do we sing words like,”I will follow You”, or “I give You my all” and really contemplate the magnitude of what we are singing?Even withou… Read More
2016-04-30 00:56
I read this quote today:"People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out. But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is ligh… Read More
2016-04-18 14:35
Okay here are the 3 questions for consideration:What is stronger?1. Love or evil?2. Gentleness or force?3. Myself or Jesus?We all know the right answer when the questions are posed so simply… Read More
2016-04-14 11:48
Why do I have to suffer?Have you ever asked yourself this question?Now, let me clarify, I don't mean a reflection upon generic suffering, like thinking about the fall of man and the conseque… Read More
2016-03-28 10:18
Today I got some news that really has felt like a punch below the belt...I even saw photo evidence that was hard to stomach...You know the happy, smiley type that leaves you shaking your hea… Read More
2016-03-25 14:21
To be honest 'Easter' isn't extra special to me.Actually it annoys me a little, when people expect me to make an 'extra' effort to contemplate the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord Je… Read More
2016-03-03 13:44
As human beings, our perception is a very real part of who we are.How we see and process things is unique to us all as individuals...Our perception can be accurate, but it can also be sadly… Read More
2016-02-24 04:15
A RE-WRITE OF PSALM 4: Marking my four year anniversary of singleness.Four ~Jesus hear me now as I call to You, for I am at the end of myself, There is no more I can do, only place my contin… Read More
2016-02-14 04:26
To the One I love this Valentines...Just a little note to say how much I love you and how glad I am to be spending this Valentine's Day with You!I love how Your presence calms me.I love how… Read More
2016-02-12 06:52
We know maturity is not something that always comes with age...I'm sure you're thinking of someone right now!And if we're honest with ourselves, we will admit that at times we struggle to re… Read More
2016-01-23 07:59
To the man who once put a ring upon my finger...My heart aches for you...but it's not in the way you and the rest of the world would think.And honestly I'm not annoyed by this as I know you… Read More
2016-01-13 10:17
I want to ask you a question – what is your preoccupation?I am asking as I sit here, feeling quite drained from a tough week. As someone knowing I don't have all the answers to life's… Read More
2016-01-09 13:36
My 3 boys are in a transitional stage in their lives as they gradually begin to let go of childhood and embrace maturity…the big stage of adolescence!I am so grateful to The Lord I am… Read More
2015-11-27 23:35
The famous Dr. Seuss book ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ has 2 characters, the happy-go-lucky ‘Sam-I-Am’ and the unnamed protagonist, resistant to eating Sam’s green eggs… Read More
2015-11-23 01:59
This post is for anyone who may feel The Lord is calling them into church leadership, to gain some clarity to reflect further prayerfully with The Lord, to help know if it is the right time… Read More
2015-11-17 21:52
I don’t think I’ve ever felt as ‘grown-up’ as I do today…Bear with me a moment, I know that may sound a little crazy given it won’t be too long until I a… Read More
2015-11-10 23:15
The title says it all really, of just how contradictory we people can be…I’m sure you know what I mean! Even when we know with all our being that we are EXACTLY where God wants… Read More
2015-11-01 04:28
To all of you whom I connect with here via the blog...I have some amazing news and I want to share my joy with you!A decade ago Jesus welcomed me home. I had become someone I never wanted to… Read More
2015-10-23 09:22
“Hey, I've looked All my Life for you, And now you're here...Hey, I've spent All my Life with you, All my Life, All my Life…” "All My Life" is a hit song written by Karla… Read More
2015-10-17 13:27
Of late I’ve really been getting a fresh insight into God’s sovereignty over my life while deliberately trying to be obedient to His voice saying ‘slow down, be still and t… Read More
2015-10-07 00:40
Sometimes it’s difficult for us to comprehend things of God and I am not excluding myself in this statement by any means. But what I do enjoy is the journey I believe God is taking me… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Have you ever wanted to have a conversation with Jesus?I mean sit down in person, beside Him and talk….just like you would with anyone else…What do you think He would say?What… Read More
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