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John Mayer Sings Hymn in Memory of Christchurch Terror Victims

Above: John Mayer and Bella Kalolo in Auckland on Saturday night.

By: Clare Bruce

Singer-guitarist John Mayer brought an element of spirituality to his Auckland show on Saturday night—opening with a moving rendition of the hymn, How Great Thou Art. Read more

“You Belong” – Changing Refugees’ Lives in Toowoomba, With Love

Above: One of the many faces at a refugee welcome picnic hosted by You Belong, Toowoomba. Photos: You Belong / Facebook

By: Clare Bruce

When Queenslander Tim Buxton and his New Yorker wife felt called by God to the Middle East to work with people in need, they had no idea what was about to erupt. Read more

Captain Marvel – Should She Really Be Our Leader? [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

With internet trolls hating on Captain Marvel and an article questioning whether women should be heroes over men, the 21st flick in the Marvel Universe is really ruffling some feathers. Read more

Why Muslim and Christian Leaders are Praying for the Gunman Behind the Christchurch Terror Attack

Above: (L) Farid Ahmed of the Al Noor Mosque and Christchurch Anglican Bishop, Rev Peter Carrell. (Sources: Screen shot, BBC, and NZ Anglican Life)

By: Clare Bruce

In a show of unlikely grace, some Muslim and Christian leaders alike are praying not only for the faith community, but also for the Australian gunman who carried out Friday’s horrific terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Read more

“Isn’t It Romantic” – Pokes Fun at Chick-Flicks

By: Laura Bennett

For those that indulge in romantic comedies, half the appeal is knowing just how far fetched and simplistic the love story will be; so what if the leads meet while tasting cheese at a Farmers Market, or stealing each other’s cab? Read more

Failure Doesn’t Define You – It Refines You

By: Duncan Robinson

I did something big over the weekend. I deleted an old email address, and it was a big deal. Read more

Tackling the ‘Momo’ Challenge – Advice from a Mum and a Psychologist

By: Clare Bruce

For kids and teens who spend a lot of time on social media and Youtube (and that’s most of them!), every year seems to bring new threats to their safety and wellbeing – from cyber-bullying to dangerous ‘challenge’ fads. Read more

How To Stop Worrying: 8 Simple Techniques

By: Clare Bruce

Ever catch yourself worrying to much? Fretting about things like relationships, work and health is part of the human condition. But if your worries are causing anxiety, a lack of concentration, muscle tension, and even insomnia, that’s when your worrying is doing more harm than good. Read more

Hotel Mumbai – Harrowing But Powerful Insight into Human Spirit [Film Review]

Above: Dev Patel stars in Hotel Mumbai

By: Laura Bennett

Uplifting yet not for the faint-hearted, the new film Hotel Mumbai takes us back to the harrowing terrorist attacks in 2008 on India’s economic capital. Read more

Franklin Graham Tour Brings 59,000 Australians Together – And Counting

Above: Young people pour out their hearts in worship and prayer at a packed Melbourne Arena on Saturday, February 16. Image: Facebook / Franklin Graham  

By: Clare Bruce

It’s the roar of a packed stadium bursting with joy, as hundreds of people respond to God’s love and make decisions to follow Jesus. Read more