Jacqui’s Meditation Always Good Well, here we are, back from 7 wonderfully warm weeks away. It was great to spend time in the sun and live life at a different, slower and more relaxed pace. We enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets, the surf (up to my knees) and the sand. But all good things must… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation Rescue 1 We had a couple of days with friends on the coast of Queensland where they are both working members at the Volunteer Marine Rescue organisation. The group are responsible for helping sea faring vessels that are in trouble and/or providing medical evacuations for injured people on boats or Fraser Island. What… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation Daily Reminder We have escaped the cold of Canberra and are holidaying in the sunshine state. Although we have had a couple of cold and squally days, most of them have been beautiful and sunny. There have been some very beautiful sunrises that have been well worth the early rising. A stunning range… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation DebtsIt is awful to receive an overdue bill reminder. It means that either you have forgotten to pay your bill, you can’t afford to pay it or your payment has gone astray. None of them good options, having all your debts settled is the best way to be. When Jesus paid our debt for… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation Anyone for a cuppa? Hey – look at this, a cup-tree. Do you believe the tree is growing china teacups?  Of course not, it is clear that the tree is merely hosting the cups and in doing so, brightening up a winter’s day. It is easy to spot the reality or otherwise of… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation Squeaky Wheel The squeaky wheel gets the oil, right?  Well, as it happens, not always. I did a first aid course many years ago. The lecturer was talking about a car accident scenario. We were told that when assessing the victims, if one person was screaming but the other was very quiet, it… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation   Counting   Well, the federal election is over for another few years, the victors and the vanquished settling into their new roles. The thing that is best about our Australian election process is that every eligible person has an opportunity (and in fact a legal obligation) to participate in the process. There… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation A lot of show The autumn trees sure know how to make a statement –‘look at me they seem to shout’. These deciduous trees undergo a remarkable change each year and it is there for everyone to see. As Christians, we have accepted God into our hearts and as such, we have had… Read more

Jacqui’s Meditation Empty House We were booked into to see Crowded House, one of my favourite bands, the tickets were a Christmas present and I was really looking forward to the show. We were meant to go this Thursday night but received an email today advising that the performance has to unavoidably  be postponed as… Read more