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Wanting people like me

May 8, 2013 | David PettettDave had become a Christian in jail and was nervous about getting out.

God turning the other cheek

March 27, 2013 | David PettettOur history (world & personal) focuses on just one event

Revival?

February 18, 2013 | David PettettThe other day I was speaking to a minister in Sydney who told me he had 25% of his population in Church!

Iron bars and gold for Christmas

December 20, 2012 | David PettettSomething special has happened behind bars.

No-one sits with John

October 25, 2012 | David PettettI didn’t think that I had done much but just sitting beside John, not saying much, was huge for him.

Jessica’s story

October 16, 2012 | David PettettJessica’s family had to make one of the hardest decisions of their lives.

Being in the present moment

September 27, 2012 | David PettettIt is always tempting when we encounter someone in emotional pain to offer a solution or advice or to tell them about when something similar happened to us.

Helping men like Phil

September 3, 2012 | David PettettLike many young men who end up in gaol on remand, Phil turned up to chapel one Sunday morning. Like many others he had a question on his mind.

Risking and reaching out

August 9, 2012 | David PettettThe story of a congregation that took a risk and reached out to a family in need. It’s a story of simple Christian love, of dedication and sacrifice.

A good and bad news story

July 29, 2012 | David PettettGaol didn't cure Armen...

Why Mr Fix It Man doesn’t work

July 12, 2012 | David PettettJohn challenges us in his Gospel to carefully consider who Jesus is and to ask a related question, “Who am I looking for?” A miracle worker or the Christ?

The Rock that is higher than AC/DC

June 21, 2012 | David PettettVisiting Bon Scott’s grave is still on Gary’s bucket list, and heavy rock may always be a favourite, but he has now encountered something far more amazing..

Saved from the brink of Hell

June 8, 2012 | David PettettIt's an occupational hazard for the hospital chaplain. The phone rang at 3 a.m.

Putting the jigsaw together for people like Chris

May 17, 2012 | David PettettChris is six two, slim build with powerful muscles. He works out a lot and loves boxing. He has been in and out of jail since he was 14.

Where is God in grief?

May 4, 2012 | David PettettIt is often difficult for Christians to grieve. Sometimes the loss is so palpable it is hard to see the Lord’s goodness.