“So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” Romans 12:5 [KJV] Norfolk Island. Image credit: Sharon We often hear people say, “I’m a member of this football club… that volunteer group …that advisory board …or that special interest organisation.” If we’re curious (or just making conversation), we might ask, “What did you have to do to join?” To become a member of a group, you need to meet specific eligibility requirements. These might

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 [KJV] Woorabinda Lake SA In January this year, I altered a couple of bridesmaid dresses. Each dress needed new double-layer sleeves, but I lacked one essential thing – a pattern. I couldn’t just cut and stitch without one; the sleeves would never match, the layers wouldn’t sit correctly, and I’d waste fabric. So, my sist

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good...