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When One Part Hurts

Some thoughts from a week of prayers, tears and hopeβ€”on the family of God, the fragility of life, and the greater resurrection we are all waiting for.

A Few More Movies, A Few More Questions

A few more movies, and a few more uncomfortable questionsβ€”about hidden hearts, religious certainty, little church kingdoms, and what our faith actually produces.

A Few Movies, A Few Thoughts

A few thoughts on innocence, grace, the passing of time, and what we hold onto when everything else gives way.

People who Left a Mark on Your Life (1/2)

Posted on February 10, 2022August 19, 2025 by melly

Who’s shaped your thinking?

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πŸ‘£ Let’s Walk down the Memory Lane πŸ–Ό

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by melly

People say the past 2 years is a blur, so here’s a look at the things that I’ve been able to do – I’m sure yours likewise no less πŸ™‚

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2021 Reflections (3/3) – 🧭 Guides for 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022November 26, 2025 by melly

Ready to journey 2022? Here’s a framework of mind to go with 🧠

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2021 Reflections (2/3) – Truth that Helps βš“

Posted on January 3, 2022January 11, 2022 by melly

What keeps you going in 2021?
Some anchors for 2021 journey.

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2021 Reflections (1/3) – General Thoughts

Posted on January 1, 2022August 1, 2023 by melly

And… another year flies past.

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Thinking out Loud – An Unsought Encounter

Posted on September 18, 2021December 28, 2021 by melly

Some reflections on a recent unpleasant experience.

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Melbourne Lockdown 4.0 πŸ”’πŸ”’πŸ”’πŸ”’

Posted on June 21, 2021September 18, 2021 by melly

Much of life isn’t what you expect, so is Melbourne’s lockdown #4 (nor was is welcomed!).
However, we may still do exciting things in lockdown!

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The Predictable Disappointments in the Church Family – a Better Perspective

Posted on June 6, 2021July 10, 2024 by melly

Some perspective sheds its light on and affects everything else you see.

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The Predictable Disappointments in the Church Family – My Default Response

Posted on June 6, 2021July 10, 2024 by melly

My default response is often insensible, here’s one recent example with the church family.

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