We are coworkers with God; you are God's farm, God's building. (1 Corinthians 3:9) In the vast Australian outback, termite mounds rise like ancient cathedrals, testaments to the power of collective effort and divine design. These intricate structures, born from the...

Sisters and brothers, I beg you through the mercy of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. (Romans 12:1) In the warm, shallow waters of our coast, dugongs graze peacefully on seagrass meadows,...

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice: they will have their fill. (Matthew 5:6) In the arid Australian outback, the Malleefowl engages in a remarkable ritual of persistence and care. These dedicated birds construct and maintain large mounds of sand and...

There is a time for everything, a season for every purpose under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) In the grand tapestry of creation, the Bogong moth's annual migration to the Australian Alps paints a vivid picture of life's cyclical nature. These small creatures, driven by...

God has made everything in harmony with the divine; yet although the Almighty has imbued eternity in our soul, we are unable to grasp the totality of God's work from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) In the tapestry of creation, the echidna stands as a testament...

But God made it clear to me not to call anyone unclean or impure. (Acts 10:28) In the hidden depths of Australia's arid lands, a remarkable creature challenges our perceptions of life's diversity. The marsupial mole, with its blind eyes and subterranean lifestyle,...

All of you must be of one mind. Be sympathetic, loving, compassionate, humble. (1 Peter 3:8) In the wetlands of northern Australia, Magpie Geese offer a profound lesson in unity and interconnectedness. These remarkable birds form strong family bonds and practice...

Above all else, put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect. (Colossians 3:14) In the bustling world beneath our feet, a beautiful dance unfolds between the humble ant and the majestic wattle tree. This relationship, known as myrmecochory,...

Just as each of us has one body with many members—and these members don't have the same function— so all of us, in union with Christ, form one body. And as members of that one body, we belong to each other. (Romans 12:4-5) In the vibrant ecosystems of coral reefs, a...

Set your sights on the kindom of God, and all these other things will be given to you as well. (Luke 12:31) The Shingleback Lizard offers a profound lesson in trust and commitment. These remarkable creatures form long-term pair bonds, often staying together for...

Sell what you own and give the money to poorer people. Make purses for yourselves that don't wear out—treasures that won't fail you, in heaven that thieves can't steal and moths can't destroy. (Luke 12:33) In the tapestry of creation, the Tasmanian Dodder, a native...

I know what it is to be brought low, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret: whether on a full stomach or an empty one, in poverty or plenty. (Philippians 4:12) In the quiet grasslands, the legless lizard moves with unhurried grace, embodying...

'You know how among the Gentiles those who exercise authority are domineering and arrogant; those 'great ones' know how to make their own importance felt. But it can't be like that with you. Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest; whoever wants...

Go and learn the meaning of the words, 'I desire compassion, not sacrifices.' I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. (Matthew 9:13) In the gentle folds of nature's wisdom, we find the sensitive plant. Despite it being classified a weed in our country, this...

May God, the source of all strength and encouragement, enable you to live in perfect harmony with one another according to the Spirit of Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and one voice, you may praise the God of our Savior Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:5-6) In the...

Because you are God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, with kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Colossians 3:12) In the quiet wisdom of nature, the Paperbark Tea Tree stands as a living testament to the virtues...

For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Luke 14:11) In the vastness of our oceans, a miraculous dance of humility and interdependence unfolds. For over 210 million years, coral reefs and algae have engaged in a...

Treat one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. (Ephesians 4:2) In the heart of the temperate rainforests, the Moreton Bay Fig stands as a testament to the profound interconnectedness of all creation. This majestic tree, with its...

Look at the birds in the sky. They don't sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet our God in heaven feeds them. Aren't you more important than they? (Matthew 6:26) The Banksia stands as a living testament to nature's intricate wisdom. These resilient plants...

All creation eagerly awaits the revelation of the children of God. (Romans 8:19) In the depths of the Australian seas, the Giant Cuttlefish performs a mesmerising dance of transformation. Its skin, a living canvas, shifts and shimmers with an array of colours and...

And why be anxious about clothing? Learn a lesson from the way the wildflowers grow. They don't work; they don't spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in full splendour was arrayed like one of these. (Matthew 6:28) In the arid landscapes of Australia, the Zebra Finch...

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; but the kind of peace I give you is not like the world's peace. Don't let your hearts be distressed; don't be fearful. (John 14:27) In the depths of Australia's Wollemi National Park, a remarkable discovery was made in...

So I charge you: be strong; be courageous! Don't be afraid or discouraged, for YHWH your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9) The Leeuwin Current, a warm oceanic flow along Australia's western coast, embodies nature's resilience and adaptability. This unique...

YHWH, you are my shepherd— I want nothing more. You let me lie down in green meadows; you lead me beside restful waters: you refresh my soul. (Psalm 23:1-3) The Murray River, Australia's longest waterway, winds through diverse landscapes, offering rest and...

"Abba, the hour has come! Glorify your Only Begotten that I may glorify you, through the authority you've given me over all humankind, by bestowing eternal life on all those you gave me. And this is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and the one you have...

God did this so that human beings would seek, reach out for, and perhaps find the One who is not really far from any of us— the One in whom we live and move and have our being. As one of your poets has put it, 'We too are God's children.' Acts 17:27-28 In the heart of...