Shabbat
By: Neri Morris
The Sabbath. A day designated for rest and reflection.
There is much discussion surrounding this commanded day of rest, is it meant to be Sunday or Saturday? Is it only so that we can attend church? etc. Read more
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How to Deal With Trolls (Hint: Don’t Get Even and Don’t Give In)
By: Sheridan Voysey
“You need to get a life,” Laura told me. “There’s plenty you can do to help children without being a father.” Then there was Maya: “Forgive me if I don’t cry a river when men suffer the indignity of infertility when women have suffered that stigma for millennia.” And Charlie had his say: “Get over your ego and adopt.” Read more
Indigenous Bible Opens Door to Faith for Indigenous Australians
By: Anne Rinaudo
Above: Rev Lois Nadjamerrek; Jonathan Harris and Hagar Nadjamerrek with the ‘Kunwinjku Shorter Bible’
Imagine if you had never read or heard the message of the Bible in your own language. That is the reality for Australia’s Indigenous community. Although more than half of Indigenous people are Christians, very few have read or heard the Bible in their ‘heart’ language. Read more
7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday
Each year, when summer holidays roll around, I remind myself that I need a break. I remind myself that it is time to try to relax and enjoy the holidays with my children before the pressures of work and school start up again next year. I know how important it is to have time to just chill together as a family… but each year it seems to get harder and harder. Read more
There’d Be No Christmas If Mary and Joseph Hadn’t Listened to Their God-dream
By: Tania Harris
The Christmas story is full of God conversations and one of the most important ones takes place in a dream. It came soon after Jesus was born and if Mary and Joseph hadn’t attended to it, Christmas would not be the occasion we celebrate today. Read more
Right Place, Right Time: Beautiful Images Of Extreme Weather
Above: Feature image for the 2019 Australian Weather Calendar – Sunset-lit lightning over Gulf St Vincent, South Australia, 21 January 2018 – Rowland Beardsell
By: Anne Rinaudo
Sometimes by accident, sometimes by design, professional and amateur shutterbugs vie each year for the honour of having their ‘perfect storm’ – or rainbow, cloud or wave – picked as a feature image on the annual Australian weather calendar. Read more
10 Easy Traditions That Can Make Christmas Meaningful For Your Family
Ok. I know. You’re not even sure if you should read this article. Christmas is already busy enough. Non-stop events, too much money spent, and frantic 15 km/h driving on jam-packed roads. Gah! Who wants more to do? Read more
Give Thanks in Every Circumstance
One of the most challenging pieces of advice in the Bible is when the Apostle Paul writes:
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:18, NIV). Read more
Enjoying Downtime Without Experiencing a Downturn
By: Michael McQueen
As we draw to the end of another year, if you’re anything like me you’re looking forward to downing tools, closing up the laptop and switching off from all things work. Read more