Steve Grace says it’s easy to blame governments or climate change but that does not help bring healing to people who’ve lost everything.
Bush Fires: Road To Recovery
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Month: January 2020
Christian Voice Blocked in New Conversion Therapy Laws
A significant issue is currently developing in Queensland around new conversion therapy laws and it looks really suspicious.
Ken Ham Live Stream
Rewatch or listen to the live stream of Ken Ham in the Vision studio with Neil Johnson on 20Twenty.
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Isaiah 26–29 10 This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ 11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven [...]
Your Forgiveness Is Guaranteed
‘If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins.’ 1 John 1:9 AMPC In spite of our best intentions and efforts, we all ‘fall short’ of God’s requirements (see Romans 3:23). So what’s the answer? ‘If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude and [...]
Mike Lane – A Didgeridoo and Renewable Energy – Part 1
Mike Lane was having somewhat of an existential crisis when the Lord led him to learn how to play the didgeridoo.
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Isaiah 22–25 11:1 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we [...]
When You Worship, God Feels Right At Home
‘You who inhabit the praises of Israel.’ Psalm 22:3 WEB The place where you live is your home, or ‘habitation’. So when you praise God, you’re saying, ‘Make Yourself at home, Lord.’ Where does God dwell? He has many different addresses and one of them is ‘praise’. Just as we enjoy a deeper level of [...]
Mummy Needs a Raise
With humour Sarah shares her struggle of transitioning out of the corporate world into motherhood and urges mums to look for “glimpses of Heaven” in everyday life.
Is Political Correctness Silencing Australian Christians in Sport?
Australian sporting legends like Margaret Court and Israel Folau are being personally vilified and silenced for expressing their Christian views publicly.
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Isaiah 17–21 32 So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, 33 but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. 34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to [...]
Be Devoted To Christ
‘Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.’ 1 Timothy 4:15 NIV One day a friend of Chuck Swindoll’s stopped by his study to ‘speak the truth in love’ to him (see Ephesians 4:15). The man said, ‘I don’t think you’ll fall morally or ethically. What [...]
Donald Trump to Announce Middle East Peace Plan
Will President Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ bring peace between Israel and the Palestinians?
Kobe Bryant’s Death Reminds us Life is Not Fair – Greg Laurie
Pastor Greg Laurie shares a Biblical perspective on the tragic passing of LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 7 others in a helicopter crash.
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Isaiah 12–16 21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in one town, [...]
Challenge Your Own Thinking
‘Let the wise listen and add to their learning.’ Proverbs 1:5 NIV As you examine your mistakes, you realise it was your thinking at the time that caused them, and that’s why you need to keep challenging your own thinking. ‘Let the wise listen and add to their learning.’ How do you do that? By [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Isaiah 8–11 11 And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. 12 As you enter the house, greet it. 13 And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And if [...]
Repentance!
‘Create in me a pure heart, O God.’ Psalm 51:10 NIV Samson went too far. He wound up with his eyes gouged out, mocked by his captors in a Philistine dungeon. Why? Because of two unguarded areas: pride and sex. David also struggled against temptation. In a moment of weakness he fell prey to lust [...]
Stand On God’s Word (6)
‘To depart and be with Christ, which is better by far.’ Philippians 1:23 NIV When death takes someone you love. Satan will try to torment you with remorseful thoughts of what you did and didn’t do for your loved one while they were still here. Don’t listen to him! The Bible calls him ‘the accuser’ [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Luke 10:25–37 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Genesis 50:15–21
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Isaiah 4–7 10:1 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. 2 The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his [...]
Stand On God’s Word (5)
‘The Lord is close to the broken-hearted.’ Psalm 34:18 NLT When someone has broken your heart. When somebody you love breaks your heart and betrays your trust, you’re in a vulnerable place. And the Enemy will use the experience to get you to do four things that will hurt you even more, derail you spiritually, [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Isaiah 1–3 27 And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” 28 When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” [...]
Stand On God’s Word (4)
‘When you are tempted, He will show you a way out.’ 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT When you violate your marriage vows. You violate God’s Word, break your spouse’s heart, embarrass the cause of Christ, live with the fear of exposure, and trade short-term pleasure for long-term pain. So before you get involved, seek God’s help, [...]
Philippa Lowe – An Unexpected Spiritual Journey
Writer, journalist, and PR professional, Philippa Lowe, says she’s one of the most unlikely people to become a Christian.