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When taking things one day at a time is all we can do

When taking things one day at a time is all we can do

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” – Psalm 139:23-24 In 1982, Midnight Oil released 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 which many argue is their finest album. The...
When taking things one day at a time is all we can do

Context is Key

“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34 One of my favourite things about summer holidays is when I can’t remember what day it is. On holidays, free from day-to day worries,...
When taking things one day at a time is all we can do

Helpful Resources to Understand Children and Adolescents

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” – Psalm 9:9-10   “It is normal to feel afraid, anxious, overwhelmed, sad, angry, numb, tired,...
When taking things one day at a time is all we can do

Respect

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.”– Matthew 7:12 “Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.”– Romans 12:10 As most of you will be aware, at NBCS our values are gratitude, respect, courage, and compassion....
When taking things one day at a time is all we can do

Taking the Pulse with Year 7 and Year 12

“If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.”   – 1 Corinthians 15:19 In the last three weeks I’ve met with 210 of 280 Year 7 and Year 12 students. By early next term, I will have met with all of them. While time...
When taking things one day at a time is all we can do

Truth and Trust

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” – Isaiah 40:8 “Trust grows at the speed of a coconut palm but falls at the speed of a coconut.” Caribbean proverb Trust is when we place hope or confidence in others. It’s when we...