It dates to the 12th century B.C. and would have been used during the era of Judges.
Month: August 2020
Suns Aim to End 2020 Season With Momentum
Last year’s AFL wooden spooners have trounced North Melbourne by 63 points on the Gold Coast.
Support for PM Drops: Newspoll
The latest Newspoll shows support for the Coalition and Opposition is deadlocked at 50 per cent after preferences.
Animation About Religious Freedom Takes Top Prize
An Iranian Christian has won a top award for making an animation about religious freedom.
Your Dream House (1)
‘We have a building from God, an eternal house in Heaven.’ 2 Corinthians 5:1 NIV Few things in life compare to the excitement of moving into your dream house. But if you’re a redeemed child of God, here’s the score: no matter how beautiful your dream house on earth may be, it’s nothing compared to [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Amos 1–5:14 19:1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. 4 So he ran on ahead [...]
Irish Churches Ask People to Wear Masks to Services
In a joint statement, churches in Ireland say they have a responsibility to make services safe places.
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Daniel 1:1–20 6:1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom; 2 and over them three high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss. 3 Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials [...]
How To Negotiate Well (2)
‘Both riches and honour come from You.’ 1 Chronicles 29:12 NKJV To negotiate well, you should do these three things: (1) Talk to God before you talk to others. Involve Him in all your decisions. The Bible says, ‘Both riches and honour come from You, and You reign over all. In Your hand is power [...]
Shinzo Abe Steps Down
Shinzo Abe battles with an auto-immune disease.
Church Car Wash Raises Thousands for Beirut Victims
Teenagers at a US church have raised more than $US7,000 by cleaning a couple hundred vehicles.
Aussies Keen to be Back on Tour
The squad is ready for the T20.
How To Negotiate Well (1)
‘To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under Heaven.’ Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV In order to negotiate well, it helps to understand what’s happening on both sides of the table. People seldom buy a product for the reason you want to sell it. If you show more interest in making a profit [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Lamentations 3:40–5:22 31 And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32 For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon. 33 And after flogging [...]
Christians Reminded that Isolation Can Bring Opportunities
When Sheila Jacobs’ life was at a crossroads, she found that God’s plans brought surprises.
Talks of New NRL Team on Backburner For Now
Rugby league boss Peter V’landys says the focus at the moment is to get the game through the pandemic.
Migrants to Receive Unlimited English Language Lessons
It’s part of a federal government push to improve social cohesion.
Online Church Services Pose Connection Challenges for Pastors
Some church leaders say the onset of online services has deprived them of a connection with their members.
Stop!
‘When Jesus heard him, He stopped.’ Luke 18:40 NLT Is there room in your schedule for interruptions? Author Jon Walker writes: ‘Jesus stopped when people needed help. He saw interruptions as opportunities to show God’s love. Woe to those who are so busy saving the world that they ignore the perceived interruptions of those in [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Lamentations 1–3:33 18 And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor [...]
Chinese Christian Fined for Holding Online Bible Study
Chinese government authorities claim it violated a new anti-religion law.
How God Redeemed My Teenage Pregnancy
Lindsay appeared to be the perfect Christian high-school senior, but her secret was soon revealed with a positive pregnancy test.
Sydney FC, Melbourne City to Meet in A-League Decider
Both teams claimed 2-0 victories over Perth Glory and Western United respectively.
Commonwealth Could Have More Say Over Foreign Agreements
Currently every jurisdiction can ratify a deal with another country without informing the Commonwealth.
Christian Advocacy Group Wants Gambling Reform
FamilyVoice Australia is calling for reform around advertisements for online gambling.