Mike Pence urged church members to pray for the nation and rely on God to get America “through these challenging times.”
Month: June 2020
SA to Keep Borders Closed to Victorians
A decision is still to be made about if residents of New South Wales and the ACT will be allowed in.
Lack of Applicants Compound Problems for Businesses
The figures are based on a survey of more than 2300 employers with 1720 vacant positions.
EU Border Open to Aussies
Australian citizens and residents are currently banned from travelling overseas without an exemption.
Suburban Lockdown Still a Possibility in Victoria
Monday’s increase is the fourth-highest daily total for the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
New Security Laws in Hong Kong Causing Concern – UPDATE
Hong Kong could see a resurgence of the massive protests that began last year and descended into violence between police and protesters.
Getting Out Of Your Boat
‘Peter got down out of the boat.’ Matthew 14:29 NIV Matthew records, ‘Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came towards Jesus.’ Today, ask yourself these three questions: (1) What’s my boat? It’s whatever gives you your greatest sense of security. It’s what you’re tempted to put your trust [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 10–13 21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” 23 Jesus, when [...]
LifeWay Resources Help to Disciple Teens
A new weekly resource from LifeWay Students provides step-by-step help for discipling teenagers.
Victoria Concerned About Coronavirus Spike
Victoria recorded 49 new cases yesterday in the biggest single-day increase since the start of April.
Mission Aviation Fellowship Making a Difference
The voucher program helps many struggling people buy food for at least one month.
It’s Never Too Late For God
‘I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway!’ Isaiah 57:18 NLT Are you asking, ‘Is it too late for God to do something with me?’ It’s never too late for God! In Scripture we read about broken people God raised up in marvellous ways. He used Moses, a murderer, to deliver [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 7–9 11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” 13 And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to [...]
God Is Training You
‘If He doesn’t correct you, then you don’t really belong to Him.’ Hebrews 12:8 CEV One of the Hebrew words for test is ‘bachan’ and it is related to the word for watchtower. It is about keenly looking and scrutinising. Dismiss the notion that God does not see your struggle. On the contrary, He is [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Hebrews 11:23–28 3:1 Now Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of [...]
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Reopens
In good news for NSW Tourism, the renowned BridgeClimb has reopened.
A boost for Small Business
An online tool for businesses, to help their online presence.
Phil Mickelson Holds a One Shot Lead
Jason Day and Greg Chalmers – both four-under – were the only other Australians to survive the second round cut.
Masked, But Not Silenced – African Enterprise Response to COVID-19 in Kenya
Mathare Women’s Project in Kenya has resolved to make 5,000 reusable cloth face masks for distribution in the community.
Why study the Bible? (3)
‘That the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.’ 2 Timothy 3:17 NASB Daily Bible study equips you for your God-given assignment in life. Paul writes: ‘All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching… reproof… correction… for training in righteousness; so that the man [and woman] of God may [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 4–6 3:1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to [...]
Understanding the Promise of Eternity
How can the idea of eternity give us comfort in these difficult times? And why should the Church be talking more about the second coming?
What Teenagers Really Need from the Church
“Some people think about teenagers as the future of the Church, but they are the Church right now.”
Crowds Flock to a UK Beach
Social distancing measures have been in place in Britain since March to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Sydney Highschool Closed Over Covid Case
The Camden High School student is believed to have attended school all week.