Author Archive
New Beginnings
Two days ago was the first time I held my first nephew, and it was an amazing experience! I got to thinking about the blessing that new life is, and then about all the new beginnings that we’re blessed with on a regular basis.
We’ve just entered a new year, with it come new opportunities, and [...]
What is Christmas?
Christmas has varied from year to year for me. As a child, I remember times with family in Lebanon, traveling from one part of the country to the other to see everyone in the one day. In recent years we’ve gradually cut down on family activities during Christmas, and never established much of a tradition [...]
Untameable
Post Title
I had trouble finding an appropriate title for this post, suggestions welcome after which I’ll be willing to ammend it!
Thanks Kez, “Untameable” it is!
Scripture
I’ve been contemplating the truths regarding the tongue that James chapter 3 puts forward. The passage is clear and powerful, I’ll let it speak for itself.
My brethren, let not many of [...]
Phishing
Every day people enter various bits of sensitive information into websites that are designed to look like the real thing. The word used to describe online fraud carried out by this means is “phishing”.
Phishing attacks are typically directed at major websites such as web mail providers, banks, and online vendors. These attacks come in the [...]
Don’t Give Up
Just a short post today, I’d like to quote a couple of verses of scripture which have always been an encouragement to me, especially through the past few months.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
But those who wait on the LORD
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with [...]
Internet Filters?
There has been a lot of press lately surrounding our government’s intent on implementing compulsory Internet filters at the ISP level. The proposed “Clean Feed” scheme would mean government regulated filters on every Australian Internet provider, granting the government complete power over what Australian Internet users can view online.
Given that the stated intent of this [...]
Truth And Perception
I’d like to post some simple reflections on an issue that’s been on my mind this year.
I believe in truth, that there are unalterable facts which will always be an accurate representation of reality. I believe it’s our duty to seek truth, and I believe that the ultimate representation of truth is found in God. [...]
Are You A Calvinist?
I’ve been asked this all important question a good few times in the past couple of years. Maybe it has something to do with the church I attend, or maybe questions like that are regularly used conversation starters that I’m not aware of!
I’ve given fairly cryptic answers each time I’ve been asked this question, partly because [...]
Wouldn’t It Be Nice - Part 2
Continuing from last week, I’d like to briefly cover what RSS is and how you can use it. I’ll start with a definition for those who are unfamiliar with the term.
Taken from Wikipedia:
RSS is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works – such
as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video – in a standardized format.[2] An [...]
Wouldn’t It Be Nice - Part 1
I aim to post a good few technical posts here, starting with this one. Please let me know how I’m doing as far as content and readability goes, also I’m welcome to suggestions on what I should talk about next.
It’s really amazing how much we’ve come to rely on the Internet for information. From news [...]
What am I doing here?
It’s the start of an adventure with this group blog, from the conception of the idea I’ve been looking forward to starting and seeing how it turns out.
I’m confident that our other 4 bloggers will outshine any attempts I make towards theological discussions so my intention is to avoid initiating any of those! I aim [...]
