Coincidence or destiny?

One of my favourite moments this past weekend was running into an old mate at Albury, NSW airport when we were catching our 6:30am flight to Adelaide. Matt was one of the pilots flying the little Dash we were on! I had tried catching up with he and his wife while I was in Sydney a few weeks ago but it just didn't happen. So it was so awesome to get to catch up as everyone boarded!

Got me thinking while we were flying about how God cares for each one of us so much that he'll do whatever it takes to get our attention. So often we wonder if he's forgotten us... or if he's keeping up with where we are in the world - in my case :-) Is he gonna let my soulmate find me? Am I where God wants me? As I was gazing over Australia's beautiful countryside on that flight... fog filled valleys... miles and miles of rugged bushland... I just sensed God's presence so tangibly as he reminded me that he cares so much about me and that he knows the plans he has for me... (Jer 29:11) He absolutely ordains our steps. He puts people in contact with us to encourage us or for us to encourage them. So grateful to be living in his will!

Hope you're encouraged today!

On the road to... Tamworth

Another day on the road... yesterday we traveled through the back roads and over the Great Dividing Range to get from Taree to get to Tamworth. The shot seen here was taken out the window along the way. I love driving through the bush of Australia. Especially when its all green! Very uncommon.

Tour has been great still. Since I've written we've played in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Taree and tonight in country music capital of Australia - Tamworth. Check out the photo below with the massive (not) Golden Guitar!


Prob my highlight of this past week if I had to choose one would be visiting the school I use to teach at - Mueller College. We played in their massive awesome new venue to over 900 kids and teachers and were welcomed with open arms. There was such anticipation and excitement. It was kinda weird feeling like the place was so familiar yet I didn't know any of the students anymore... just teachers. The crazy chaplain told the year 5 students that the most important signature they could get was the 'band managers' so then I was bombarded by them all! Gosh! I don't envy the band on that one :-) It was super encouraging though hearing how God is moving each week in their chapel services and that students love it. So often uncommon in Christian schools. Many many have given their lives to Jesus this year.
Above is a shot of Alabaster Box's show in Taree.

Better fly... the boys have nearly finished packing the truck yet another night... hopefully you've been able to catch a show somewhere or plan too. Love to hear what your favourite moment of the show was if you have!

First leg of Alabaster Box's tour

Well I'm home for a couple of days after a crazy beginning to Alabaster Box's 'We will not be silent' Tour. Here are some show highlights from cities and towns we've been in so far...



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Highlights for me personally -
In Rocky I ran into a student I use to teach at Mueller College (a Christian High school) a few years ago. He was expelled from school (not by me:-) but apparently I got up him for not using tools in the workshop properly). He fully got into drugs and as far away from God as possible. One night while on a huge trip he had a supernatural encounter with God. He couldn't shrugged it off and ended up talking to his mum about it. She recommended someone for him to talk too and he did which resulted in him fully surrendering his life to God. It was so awesome seeing his childlike faith. He just oozed with joy. I remember seeing his year end grade 12 and worrying where they would end up because many of them were so opposed to Christianity. This is the third testimony from that grade of students becoming Christians. So encouraging. So often you are unaware of seeds that are being sown. Never forget - you are influencing someone! Its your choice as to how that looks!


This weekend shows are at our hometowns - Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Tickets still available check out Alabaster Box's website for more details. Its an awesome show not to be missed. Naarahs busting out some huge vocals too! I would so love to see you there.