A Rule of Life is a structure of habits and behaviours to support our spiritual growth.

Disciples of Jesus are called to do the things that Jesus did. We can make room for the work of God in our lives, live with our eyes up, offer hospitality to others and bear witness to the words and ways of Jesus

To become like Jesus is a long term process in community with others, learning to become a person of love in Christ. 

How do we cultivate a deep relationship with God? Using key scriptures and church history examples, Ps. Steve shows that through abiding, we have access to the peace and joy that Jesus promised as we adopt the spiritual disciplines that Jesus e...

Have you ever wanted to experience the abundant life of Jesus? Ps. Steve outlines the what, how, and why behind Practicing the Way, diving into the cultural context behind Jesus's identity as a first-century rabbi, and what that means for us as...

Every disciple of Jesus needs exposure to truth, a living breathing example to follow and be rapidly mobilized. 

You can be a disciple maker if you live eyes up, radar up to see where God is at work in persons of peace along your already established relational pathways. What will you do next after listening to this podcast? 

Our priorities will always shape our choices and decisions. Make sure God's agenda is part of your priorities in life. 

Jesus had different relationships with different levels of access. Jesus loved everybody but invested differently. Do you need to reset your inner circle of relationships and friendships in 2026? 

Sabbath was built into the rhythm of creation and going against this rhythm has consequences. Pastor Steve lays out a biblical theology of sabbath, showing that sabbath is instituted by God, blessed, holy, made for worship, a command and a gift...

Paul says renewing your mind is ongoing work, and a choice between this or that.

Ezekiel tells us that God can give us a new heart, but what does that mean for us at the start of a new year?

Where was God at work in 2025? Take the Great Annual Examen as you approach 2026. 

Most people are ready to get back to normal the day after Christmas but what will you do the day after Christmas concerning Jesus? 

Both Kevin McCallister and the Prodigal Son desired independence from home, yet discovered that freedom taken too far can lead to bigger problems. Christmas is the story of reconciliation when God moved into our neighbourhood and bridged the ga...

Christmas is about grace, not performance. When you know that you are loved, the chase for stuff becomes a side quest. What are you chasing this Christmas? 

Christmas is meant to be joyful - but let’s be honest, it can get overwhelming. Between packed calendars, family tension, endless to-dos, and those post-shopping credit card statements, joy can feel buried under the clutter. In Part 1 of our se...

Songs of songs is a beautiful picture of courtship and marriage between King Solomon and his beloved. Yet also a warning of the dire consequences of infidelity when the marriage covenant is broken. 

What are the 'little foxes' and how can we protect our marriage from them?

In chapter 2 of the Song of Solomon we find an emphasis on mutual belonging, and how the maiden longed for her beloved in a dream. We will explore the rich imagery of love, longing, and divine beauty woven through its poetic verses, gaining dee...

In this first message of our four-week series on Love Songs, Pastor Steve reminds us, from Song of Solomon 1, of some foundational truths about love that are helpful in navigating singleness, dating, and marriage. In the end, these earthly form...

What is God up to in the Australian Church and what opportunities does that present for the local church. We also celebrate the year of 2025! 

Jesus will return like a thief in the night. Are we waiting or watching? Let us be alert and awake.

The Apostle Paul knew that the greatest comfort he could give to the bereaved Christians in Thessalonica was to remind them of the living hope they have in a resurrected Jesus. 

Pastor Steve continues preaching through the book of 1 Thessalonians in this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 entitled, "How Christians Should Love One Another. 

In spite of persecution and opposition, Paul’s greatest joy and desire was to be with the Thessalonians in eternity.

The credibility of the message is inseparable from the character of the messenger. The power of the gospel is heard in the message, but it’s proven in the messenger.

Paul writes to a very young church in 1 Thessalonians 1 about their faith, hope and love and how they turned from serving idols to the living God. 

We focus on what can't be taken away so that if our plans fail, our relationship with Jesus is strong no matter what else is taken away.

Spiritual growth often happens little by little, as we trust God each step of the way