The Leeds’ diocese will receive $2 point 7 million dollars to create a new Sunday afternoon church based in the student area of Hyde Park and St Augustine’s Church.
Month: May 2021
Finding Love on Overseas Mission
17 year old Tabitha went on a short term missions trip to Nepal, having no idea that she would meet her future husband there – Dr Bijay Pandy.
Why We Should Prioritise Preaching
Pastor Greg Laurie says God has chosen to prioritise the preaching of His Word, and therefore we should do the same.
Keeping Hope and Faith During Childhood Cancer
Turner and Tara share a powerful story about walking their son through cancer, and trusting God, even when the doctors said there were no more options.
New Chaplaincy Training Modules Created
Urbanrevs.com is an online training tool seeking to mobilise everyday-Christians to be community chaplains wherever God has placed them.
Keep on persevering
‘The testing of your faith produces perseverance.’ James 1:3 NIV Perseverance keeps you going when friends fail you, discouragement whispers, ‘Give up,’ and doubt says, ‘It can’t be done.’ It’s your anchor in life’s storms, your compass when you’re lost, and the head of steam that gets you up the next hill. James says, ‘The testing of [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
1 Kings 21–22 13:1 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 And [...]
Don’t worry, God is faithful
‘The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV Most of our worries can be summed up in two words: ‘What if?’ What if the medical tests are bad… what if the economy plummets… what if my spouse walks out… what if I lose my job… the list is endless. [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Exodus 16:1–35 30 So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to [...]
Victorians Urged to Abide by the Rules
People must observe a five-kilometre travel limit for exercise and shopping, and wear masks both indoors and outdoors.
Bible Readers Favour Printed Copies Over Digital
A survey shows Bible readers still prefer to read a print copy over a digital version.
Getting beyond ‘the splat’
‘Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.’ Hebrews 12:1 NIV The story is told of a traveller who met a leadership expert along the road and asked him, ‘Where’s the road to success?’ The expert didn’t speak but instead pointed to a place off in the far distance. The man, thrilled at the [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
1 Kings 18:16–20:43 28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love [...]
Final Moments of Visionathon
A message from our CEO Phil Edwards in the final moments of Visionathon.
Power of Persistent Christian Friends
“God saved me in every sense of the word.” Mark talks about how the persistence of his Christian friends helped begin his journey towards Jesus in 2009.
Finding Hope After Divorce
The end of Craig’s 26 year marriage came as quite a shock to him. But with the help of his church community and Vision he was able to find hope again.
Burkina Faso Chaplains Struggling To Meet Demand
The seven chaplains are stretched thin by the conflict, and what assistance they’re able to provide through phone calls and prayer services is insufficient.
Four New COVID Cases On Day One Of Victorian Lockdown
There were also two new cases in hotel quarantine, bringing the total number of active cases in the state to 39.
Friday May 28 is World Hunger Day
Feed The Hungry is appealing for Australians to be a voice for those suffering chronic hunger.
Israel Planning to Indict MP With Links to Malka Liefer Case
Yaakov Litzman, a former health minister, is accused of pressuring ministry employees to alter psychiatric evaluations.
Churches Vital To Community COVID Recovery
A new survey looks at the human cost when places of worship are closed.
Keeping the excitement alive
‘A married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife.’ 1 Corinthians 7:33 NIV Doctor James Dobson writes: ‘Which of the following couples is more likely to enjoy the greatest physical attraction in the marriage? The couple that spends every waking hour together and focuses almost exclusively on one another, or [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
1 Kings 16–18:15 13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. 14 And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the [...]
Covid Separates Cairns Christian Family for 15 Months
Enduring separation during Covid has been particularly tough, with Margaret’s husband unable to get home from PNG for over 15 months.
Unexpected Blessing While Caravanning Around Australia
Daniel and Dorothy discovered Vision while on a caravan holiday in 2017 and have been avid listeners ever since.