Author Archives: Clinton Bergsma

I love it that God only ever invites us to do what he has already provided a long and perfect example of. The Old Testament maps out Israel’s emergence as a nation that was to be ‘holy’ – set apart, … Continue reading →

This is the second episode in a short podcast series of conversations with Steve Bradbury, capturing some of his stories, thoughts and reflections on his time as director of TEAR Australia (now Tearfund Australia). You can find more details about … Continue reading →

Steve Bradbury was the national director of Tear Australia (now Tearfund Australia) for 25 years, served for several years on the executive of ACFID, the peak body of aid and development organisations in Australia. He was instrumental in establishing Micah … Continue reading →

It’s very common – almost standard fare – to arrive mid-morning at a village in rural Indonesia and be greeted by a porch full of people.  Space will be made for you on the woven mats, coffee will be poured, … Continue reading →

You might remember cyclone Seroja visiting Australia and giving Kalbarri a thrashing. Prior to that she had danced down the streets of Eastern Indonesia, flinging roofs off houses, snapping trees, causing significant damage – in some places, she came around … Continue reading →

A wonderful aspect of my work is that I meet and develop relationships and friendships with people in different parts of the world. They’ve helped me to see the world a little differently and remind me that the world is … Continue reading →

There was an aid worker in Perth Thought writing was part of his turf Whingeily bent He wrote on lament T’was published – and’ll cost ye the earth: I’ve only contributed a chapter, and there’s a whole heap of other … Continue reading →

I wrote this about a year ago, and it’s been sitting in the drafts folder ever since.  I actually forgot that I had written it, and only found it today.  So I blew the e-dust off it, had another read … Continue reading →

So you might remember I had a chapter published in a book by Graceworks a little while ago.  Graceworks have just published another book in the same series, and is similarly a collation of essays that were written by students … Continue reading →

Being a relatively young, rich, white, Australian introvert, it’s looking like I’ll come out of the other side of COVID-19 in much better shape than the vast majority of people around the globe.  In God’s economy I believe that gives … Continue reading →