Public fireworks displays in capital cities are being scaled back or cancelled, while police will be enforcing restrictions on gathering sizes.
Month: December 2020
Wendy Robinson – Daughter Diagnosed with Brain Tumour
Wendy Robinson and her husband received news that no parent wants to hear: their beautiful 3-year-old daughter, Victoria, was diagnosed with a brain tumour and would need a critical operation.
Helping Others This Christmas Season
A survey shows more than 75 percent of adults are looking for ways to help those less fortunate this Christmas.
Are You Alone This Christmas?
‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.’ Psalm 34:18 NIV When you find yourself alone at Christmas, the sights and sounds that should bring joy can reinforce your sense of sadness and loss. There is no magic, get-well-quick formula; processing what you’re missing takes time and God’s sustaining grace. But here are some insights to help you: [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Zechariah 9–11 12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of [...]
Christians in Hiding in China
Pastors have disconnected from their phones and computers so that government authorities can’t track their movements.
Be Generous With God
‘Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid.”’ 1 Kings 17:13 NIV Picture a mother and her child in a severe famine, with just enough food for one last meal. Now picture Elijah saying, ‘Share with me what you’ve got. Don’t be afraid; God will make sure you’ve more than enough to see you through.’ What would [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Zechariah 5–8 6 and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the [...]
Fiji TV One to Broadcast Christmas Ministry Program
Bill Newman Ministries’ Christmas program, ‘The Forgotten Man of Christmas’ will be broadcast on the island’s ‘Fiji TV One’ channel at midday this Christmas.
WHO Monitoring New Covid Strain in the UK
A new strain of COVID-19 detected in England has prompted a number of European countries to cut off travel with the UK.
Christmas Celebrations Shift to Online Presentations
‘Singing Christmas Tree’ shows in Orlando and Portland, will be streamed online during December.
Give Your Worries To God
‘Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?’ Matthew 6:27 NLT Worry changes nothing except you—and not for the better. It won’t pay your bills, solve your family problems, or give you a good night’s sleep. You don’t add one day to your life, or one bit of life to your day by worrying. [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Zechariah 1–4 1:1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, [...]
Swearing-in Ceremony With a Difference
The reshuffle was prompted by the retirement of Mathias Cormann.
Food Labels Under Scrutiny
The government has said it will review country of origin labelling by mid next year to determine if the move is warranted.
Ongoing persecution for Christians in Nigeria
Since 2015, extremist violence has killed more than 8,000 Christians.
How To Pray Effectively
‘The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.’ James 5:16 NKJV The Bible says: ‘The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
2 Timothy 1–2:23 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do [...]
How To Keep Your Peace And Joy
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.’ Romans 15:13 AMPC The Lord has promised us a sense of joy in the midst of every circumstance we face. Jesus said, ‘I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.’ (John 15:11 NIV) [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jonah 2 29 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this [...]
Wayside Chapel to Run 7 Days of Christmas Initiative
Wayside Chapel in King’s Cross is spreading Christmas cheer for those in need with their ‘Spirit of Christmas’ festivities.
Peace In The Storm
‘And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds.’ Philippians 4:7 NIV Beverly LaHaye was terrified when her husband Tim began taking flying lessons. ‘Right away I started giving God my opinion and drawing my own conclusions. Fear was controlling me,’ she wrote. Tim told her to pray about it [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Micah 5–7 21:1 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” [...]
Wakefield Households to Receive Christmas Cards from Church Leaders
Church leaders in Wakefield are sending thousands of Christmas cards to households across their city.
Protecting Babies Born Alive Following Abortions
“I don’t know that anyone can argue that a baby born alive is not a human being.” Neil Johnson sits down with George Christensen MP to discuss the rights of babies born as the result of abortion procedures.