The railway tracks were of great significance in our town of Box Hill in those last days of World War II. The railway tracks divided the town in half. They brought people out from the city each night from their … Continue reading
Everybody in Box Hill took part in fighting World War II. We all had black out blinds and slits in our car headlights to allow only pencils of light to illumine the dark nights. We had air raid shelters outside … Continue reading
In the last few weeks Dr Moyes has seen four new books published by Strand.
Dr Moyes has some of his short stories in “Australian Stories of Hope and Joy” – this is the ninth in this amazingly successful series. He also has short stories in “Australian Stories of Faith”, “Aussie Stories for the Heart and Soul” and “Australian Stories for Women”.
This brings the total to number of authored or part-authored books by Dr Moyes to 61!
Most of the earlier books have been sold out, although his autobiography “Leaving a Legacy” is still available in some shops or available from the author.
In 2003, with other newly elected members of Parliament, I wrote to Kristina Keneally to invite her to join the Parliamentary Christian Prayer Fellowship. A number of new coalition members joined and three new Labor parliamentarians. They have all made a significant contribution to the prayer meeting I run each Thursday. Continue reading
One privilege I have as a member of the NSW Parliament is to lead a number of Christian activities within the Parliament. One is a monthly lunchtime meeting in the Parliamentary Theatre called Christian Focus on Society when I introduce outstanding Christian speakers on issues that confront society from a Christian perspective. Continue reading
I did not know Professor Chris O’Brien well, but during the time I was a member of the Royal Prince Albert (RPA) hospital Ethics Committee, he with other professors would bring their applications for approval for new procedures and for any invasive protocols on their patients for approval. Continue reading
Rev. Darren Box, 39, is a voluntary member of the ministry team at the Lakes Evangelical Church, Berkeley Vale, New South Wales, where I attend. When Darren scoots in to preach, he already has our attention. Continue reading
I have been making a study of the political strategy of Barack Obama for the past two years. I have read his two books and have noted every article by journalists. I have just returned from a month in USA where I more closely observed his campaign. He has totally rewritten the strategy of successfully campaigning for elections. Continue reading
If I was in charge, then the next Young Australian of the Year would be Sophie Delezio. It is impossible to imagine what the recent years have been like for Sophie Delezio and her friend Molly Wood. Continue reading
The first thing you notice is his size. He is head and shoulders above everyone. And his shoulders – they are wider than the barn door. He often wears shorts to church (ours is a relaxed fellowship!) and that is when you realize his thighs are like tree trunks. Continue reading
