Category Archives: Along the Road

Broken Heart

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Matt Fricker

“What did your ancestors find wrong with me that led them to stray so far from me?’ Can you sense the brokenness of God’s heart? How it must really grieve our Father when we abandon Him to chase after other … Continue reading →

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Songkran

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Matt Fricker

I have been in Thailand for just over a week now. First impressions… Very friendly people who love life, value community and enjoy celebrating. In just a few days it will be the Thai new year celebration, Songkran. Can’t wait. … Continue reading →

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The Vinekeeper

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Matt Fricker

This is my first go at publishing.

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Which style do you use?

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Matt Fricker

Monologue … Dialogue Presentations … Conversations Our language … Their language Count (quantity of) conversions …Count (quality of) conversations Front door approaches … Back door approaches Fishing from the bank … Swimming with the fish Scripted … Spontaneous Winning … … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 20, 2010 by Matt Fricker

Friend and co-worker in the Kingdom, Geoff Westlake, from OAC Ministries here in Perth, had this story on the front of their latest newsletter.  It resonated with me very much, so I though I would share it with you. Back … Continue reading →

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Connectedness

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Matt Fricker

“As the world becomes ever more connected and our lives grow busier, tools and experiences that help us disconnect will have a rising value.” from William Power’s book Hamlet’s Blackberry: A Practical Philosophy for Building a Good Life in the … Continue reading →

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Asaph’s Dark Night of the Soul

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Matt Fricker

I find it interesting that God brings before you a passage of scripture on a regular basis as a reminder.  For me, that passage is Psalm 73, and every 12 months or so I find myself reflecting on it again… … Continue reading →

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Wool Over My Eyes

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Matt Fricker

Spent the day yesterday helping out at the Perth Royal Show shearing competition. It is my annual reminder of a past life working in the bush. Working in a shearing shed is hard work, but very rewarding. At the end … Continue reading →

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Up The Hill

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Matt Fricker

I took this photo last week whilst enjoying an afternoon out in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.  A group of us climbed most the way up Mount Hay and enjoyed the views, the fresh (very fresh) air and great … Continue reading →

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Support Needed

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Matt Fricker

Some times the weight of all of life’s demands cause you to ‘feel heavy’. It is times like these that one is reminded of the need for support. I am reminded of this as I stand here looking at this … Continue reading →

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