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What do we really desire most?

What do we really desire most?

I have often questioned what it is that we most desire as humans. So I often ask the young people I work with “What do you want most out of life?” Answers have included; fame, wealth, status, sex, making a difference and many more. But the most common thing that is said, which everything boils down to, is that people want to be happy..

  • Singlehood is not the end of the world

    I had a great catch up with a friend this week. We talked about friends living in blissful relationships and also friends who broke up after many years of courtship, leaving them to question their worth and identity. Single people want to be married, and married people want to be single. But, is singlehood really that bad?

  • Getting in shape the biblical way

    Are there any tips in the bible as to what the best ways to lose weight and to get in shape are? In terms of the most effective method? Unfortunately, no. But the Bible definitely warns us of how not to go about on our diet. So here are a few principles to bear in mind so that you can get in shape the righteous way, not the sinful way.

  • Comment: Does God cause trials?

    There are many situations and trials we go through in life, that are confusing, upsetting and just plain hard.

  • The Seasons of Change

  • Simple Living

    There’s no denying that over the last year or two, Kmart has become something of a cultural phenomenon. Once the home of daggy clothes and cheap Father’s day gifts (hello fishing section!), Kmart has become, well, cool.  

  • What about Heaven?

    Have you ever wondered what will happen when we pass away and if we will go to heaven?

  • The appeal of State of Origin?

    As a sports lover and a self-appointed sports pundit, one of my favourite times of the year has to be the State of Origin.

  • Step by Step

    Have you ever felt completely daunted by the task ahead? I know I have! As a serial procrastinator, the thought that the task is simply too big to be achieved in a day is usually more than enough excuse to put off even making a start. It is hard to do things that don’t give immediate results, to place effort into reaching a goal that is presently down the track and around the corner.

  • Oh no, it’s chipped!

    The other day I accidentally dropped my glass in the sink and it cracked. The glass did not completely shatter but merely chipped on the top. Still it was now a chipped glass. The glass barely knocked the sink but it must have hit at just the right angle to chip a bit off the top.

  • Is your love for God conditional?

    Do you love God because of what he gives you and promises to do for you? Would we still choose to love Jesus if he never blessed us with the desires of our heart? What about when we are faced with poor health, infertility, a broken marriage, financial debt, sorrow and heartache – could you still worship Jesus? Would you still worship Jesus? Would your heart still be given over to God? Or has your love for God become conditional on him meeting your needs and desires?

  • Promotions or Pumice Stones?—Leading through Servitude

    This is my first time writing for this year, as I have been away at Air Force Officer Training. This meant that I was exposed to a wide array of leadership theories, training, and assessment.