A study has found the pandemic has heightened many young people’s sense of a global identity.
Month: September 2020
“Mental Illness is Not a Sin Issue. I Watched My Husband Run to God in His Pain”
Two years ago Kayla Stoecklein’s pastor husband tragically took his own life – shocking the Christian community around the world. Her new book shares hope in the midst of grief.
President Trump, Joe Biden Engage in Heated Presidential Debate
The first US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden has wound up, after covering a range of issues.
Labor to Give Key Economic Speech
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is calling for measures to get the economy moving now.
Aged Care Royal Commission Special Report
The commission will on Wednesday hand a report to the governor-general.
Bible App’s Engagement Explodes During Pandemic
The WordGo app saw a 1,000 per cent increase in users between January and July this year.
Declare: ‘This Is Working For Me’
‘Our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.’ 2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV In a survey carried out in the USA, pollster George Barna reported that two out of three Americans call themselves ‘casual Christians’. It’s an interesting term that, in essence, means uncommitted… hit-and-miss… when I [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
1 Samuel 8–10 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept [...]
Evangelism Tips from Jesus Film Project
The Jesus Film Project has offered three simple ways for believers to become equipped to evangelise.
Where is God in All the Suffering?
Many Christians are afraid to ask why there is suffering, but Dr Amy Orr-Ewing says the Bible gives a unique and powerful answer.
Pastor Walking Across Australia
Pastor David Drage is walking\ 14,500 kilometres around Australia, bringing a message of hope and encouragement to Churches.
Proposed Pre-Crime Arrests in Victoria
Bill Muehlenberg says Victorians could soon be arrested for something they might do in the future.
Letting God Take Control of Your Business
When COVID-19 destroyed his business in one weekend, Jason Cronshaw prayed for wisdom, and learned to let God drive the bus.
How To Negotiate Well
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.
How Leaders Can Build Healthy Work-life Balance in the Covid-19 Era
Work is a big part of life and always has been. But the always-on technologies and office-in-our-pocket are making it harder than ever to switch off.
Millman Out of French Open
John Millman is the latest Aussie to fall in the first round of the French Tennis Open.
Government Plan to Embrace Technology
The federal government will unveil its $800-million JobMaker Digital Business Plan.
Full Sign Language Bible Finally Completed
Work on translating the Bible into the American Sign Language started in 1981 with Duane King, a minister in the Independent Christian Church.
You Are ‘Righteous’ In God’s Eyes
’Unskilled in the word of righteousness.’ Hebrews 5:13 NKJV Paul writes, ‘Everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness… he is a babe.’ Righteousness isn’t a condition you achieve through human effort, it’s a position God places you in when you trust in Christ. From then on, God wants you [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
1 Samuel 4–7 24:1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about [...]
Victoria Hotel Quarantine Inquiry Final Day of Hearings
Victoria’s Hotel Quarantine Inquiry head Jennifer Coate has been urged to find that the failures in the hotel program are directly responsible for the deaths of 768 people.
Thai Church Celebrating Record Number of Baptisms
The Free in Jesus Christ Church Association saw 1,435 people baptised on a single day on September 6.
Government Extends Supports for Domestic Air Travel
Taxpayers will continue to underwrite domestic and regional airlines, in order to guarantee flights until early next year.
I Asked God to Help Me Grow, It Started Raining
The truth is, growth hurts! It kills actually. It kills our pride, our self-sufficiency, our sinful desires and our hidden agendas.
Differences Between Men and Women in Marriage
Men and women have been uniquely made by God and that has a direct impact on relationships.