Tag Archive for: hope
What We Mean When We Say God is in Control During a Pandemic
By: Tania Harris
God is in control. It’s a phrase we often hear in a crisis such as this. We tend to use it as a comforting slogan whenever something goes wrong. “God is in control” we say, when someone dies; when we lose our job; when our health fails. Read more
Good News in A Pandemic of Failed Plans
By: Tania Harris
What plans have you had cancelled due to the coronavirus? My plans for the next four months have been completely wiped out. Read more
Is There an End to Infectious Disease?
By: City Bible Forum
Infectious disease is the topic of conversation at the moment. We explore the challenges and risks of infectious disease, vaccines and a hope for the future. A timely conversation to mark the three year anniversary of Bigger Questions Read more
Watching ‘A Dog’s Journey’, You Do Wonder Who These Movies Are For
By: Laura Bennett
Based on the books by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Journey follows on from the 2017 release A Dog’s Purpose. We’re reintroduced to Bailey, a beautiful pup who’s learning to discover his purpose over a series of lifetimes with different owners.
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Tim Fischer Remembered as A Spiritual Man, of “Gentle Strength” and Deep Faith
By: Clare Bruce
Tim Fischer is being remembered as a man of deep spirituality and resolve, as politicians and journalists pay tribute to the former Deputy Prime Minister who recently died of leukaemia.
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Why Christians Should Not Be Optimists
By: Akos Balogh
I’ve noticed people aren’t as optimistic about the future these days. In our post 9-11, post-GFC, post-Trump era, people are increasingly anxious. Optimism no longer abounds – at least not like it used to. Read more
A Simple Tool to Help You Make Sense of Life
By: Sheridan Voysey
According to the experts, writing in a journal can help you reduce stress, increase creativity, solve problems, and manage conflict. Read more
The God Who Redeems
Believers love to tell stories of how God miraculously intervened to save someone from tragedy. It’s good to share these stories. However, they’re also one of the reasons why some non-believers reject Christianity: because they know that’s not what life is like at all. Read more
Hope for Those With Little Faith
Let me confess something about myself. I’m not some kind of model Christian. By nature I’m a pessimist and a worrier. Often, little things cause me stress. Read more