Pope Francis: Stable, Improving—But Needs More Time in Hospital
By: Mike Crooks
Pope Francis’s condition continues to improve. Read more
Olympic Coach says ‘Seeing Your Elephant’ is Key to Greatness
By: Laura Bennett
An appreciation of, and desire for, greatness is common, but as a New Zealander Jo thinks the rest of us need more permission to explore it. Read more
We Don’t Live For Ourselves Alone
For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone (Romans 14:7.) Read more
After Alfred: Risk and Recovery
By: Mike Crooks
Alfred may be gone, but the effects of the ex-tropical cyclone are still being felt in south-east Queensland and northern NSW. Read more
Tide of Faith or Spiritual Tsunami?
By: Stephen McAlpine
One of the more chilling photos of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is of a family of holidaymakers standing in the shallows of the withdrawn sea, as the water come barrelling in again. Read more
Refresh: Arguing for the Sake of Heaven – Why we need Curious Conversations
By: Brian Harris
I especially love the Jonathan Sacks insight that it is better to lose an argument, for when we do, we gain new knowledge, whereas when we win an argument, we simply have an established view reinforced. It’s a refreshing take. Roll on the losses! Read more
Volunteers Needed for Disaster Relief in Far North Queensland
By: Kim Wilkinson
Samaritan’s Purse is currently on the ground in the northern Queensland town of Ingham, helping flood-affected families, as they begin the arduous process towards recovery.
Their teams of volunteers are helping to clean fast-spreading mould from homes and removing debris to the kerb.
The Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Team are in desperate need of more volunteers to step in and bring hope during these crucial weeks, whether for a day, a week, or more.
Daniel Goh, is on the ground now in Ingham and says, “If people can’t volunteer to be there in person, they can still make a difference through remembering us in prayer or supporting us.’
What Will Volunteers be Asked to Do?
Volunteers will be part of a team for the day. Each team is supported by an experienced and trained team leader who will guide each person on the activities below. Each job will be within the volunteers’ capacity. The team at Samaritan’s Purse have a familiar saying, ‘If you can pick up a stick, we would love for you to join us.’
Activities may include:
- Contents and debris removal
- Cleaning and sanitisation
- Mould remediation
- Removing damaged gyprock walls, cabinets, floors, etc.
- Emotional support
For more information on how you can assist the clean up efforts – visit: https://samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/australian-disaster-relief/responses/volunteer-now-fnq-floods-2025/
Feature image: Supplied by Samaritans Purse Australia
Leaving the Procrastination Station
By: Nikki Duthie
Procrastination seems to be the ‘big bad’ of my productivity. It has invaded my work life, university assignments, and even my home life (washing, anyone?). Read more