When [Jesus] noticed how the guests chose the places of honour, he told them a parable. “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honour, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; and the host who invited both of […]
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Turning Things Up Side Down Read More »
Hi Fighter, It’s been a while since I’ve been in contact and I’m sorry about that. Life just seems to get overwhelming at times, and with the new school year, the re-opening of our Youth Centre, and the revving up of activities here in the church I have been finding myself under an avalanche of
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Father Dave’s Missive – February 28th, 2014 Read More »
Hi Fighter, It’s New Year’s Day as I start this missive and, as is inevitably the case this time of year, I’m reflecting on both the year that’s past and the year ahead. 2013 was a big year for me personally, for my family, for our church and for the Order of the Fighting Fathers.
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Father Dave’s Missive – January 6th, 2014 Read More »
Hi Fighter, I hope you’ve been travelling well since last we touched base. It’s been a period of highs and lows for me. In terms of what’s been happening in our little hamlet of Dulwich Hill, it’s been almost all highs. In terms of what I’ve seen going on in other parts of the world (such
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Weekly Missive – August 14th, 2013 Read More »
G’day Fighter, Let me begin today with a big thank you to everyone who responded to my job offer last week. Thank you for the emails. Thank you for the phone calls. Thank you for the prayers. It was wonderful to have people making contact from around the globe, ready to make the big trip down-under.
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Weekly Missive – August 1st, 2013 Read More »
Hi Fighter, I’m going to try to be brief, as I leave for Syria today. This last week has been one of constant activity and high emotion for me – most of which, of course, has revolved around the burning of our Youth Centre. The community support has been overwhelming. I have received literally hundreds
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – April 29th, 2013 Read More »
Hi Fighter, I’m afraid this is going to be a single-issue missive. I had planned to tell you more about our trip to Syria next week and about plans for the next Boot Camp and a whole variety of other things, but I’m afraid everything was turned upside-down for us on Sunday morning when a fire
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – April 22nd, 2013 Read More »
G’day Fighter. It’s Father Dave back with you again, and I’m feeling a bit sick and a bit annoyed this week. The fact that I’m a bit sick is a good sign actually because I’ve been a LOT sick over the last day or two, and have spent most of that time in bed! I
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – February 25th, 2013 Read More »
Hi Fighter! You’ll have to forgive me if it’s a rather bare-knuckle missive this week – no pics, no videos, nothing fancy. I’m afraid it’s been that sort of week for me – a bare-knuckle bash!. There hasn’t been any literal violence. It’s been more of a spiritual stoush. Mind you, I did fear that
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – November 12th, 2012 Read More »
Hi Fighter! I hope you’ve had a good week. Mine has been a roller-coaster, and the ride hasn’t stopped yet! I could do with your prayers this week – especially for our Youth Centre. Postition Vacant! We had some violence issues over the last week, and the unfortunate result was that one of our Youth
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – November 5th, 2012 Read More »
