A second woman charged over the hit-and-run death of a Queensland police officer has had her case mentioned in court.
Month: June 2021
Ticket Sales Suspended in SA Due To More COVID Drama
The Crows on Wednesday morning announced the sale of tickets for the round 16 clash have been temporarily suspended, pending further updates from SA’s health department.
COVID Continues To Spread Across Australia
Coronavirus continues to emerge across the country, with more states and territories recording cases.
Christian Baker Fined Again For Refusing To Bake Cake
The U-S state of Colorado has ruled that Jack Philips violated the state’s anti-discriminatory laws, by declining to provide the service to a transgender customer.
Consequences of Silencing Australia’s Christian Voice
Prof. Augusto Zimmerman says as Christians, we might argue that a Godly society brings human flourishing, but a Godless society is destined to be ruled by tyrants.
Lockdown Measures Across Several States
The public is urged to monitor the latest public health advice in their area.
Could You Be Serving God for All the Wrong Reasons?
False religion serves God to get. True religion serves God out of selfless love.
Concern For Iranian Christians Following Election Result
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s top judge holding ultra-conservative views, won the country’s presidential election.
Learn to set boundaries
‘Follow the Lord’s rules for doing His work.’ 2 Timothy 2:5 TLB Are you so eager to stay in everybody’s good graces that you comply with their every demand? You’re not alone—good people burn out every day because they can’t set boundaries. And once that happens, it’s hard to fix because none of us, not even those [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 28–30 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 [...]
New Document Advises Pro-Abortion Bishops Against Taking Communion
The document will provide guidelines for the reception of communion, but it will leave decisions on withholding it up to individual bishops.
We’re Not in the Same Boat, But We Are in the Same Storm
COVID-19 will be remembered very differently depending on your personal experience.
Amid Pandemic Stress, People Need Hope
Covid is revealing that people’s jobs and money are just sand. They’re looking for a rock to build on – the hope of the Gospel.
What’s Your Spiritual Temperature?
Your spiritual temperature indicates your spiritual health. Are you icy cold, miserably lukewarm, or burning hot?
Modern Day Idols
Success, family, appearance, romance and more can all become idols in our lives. Is there something in your life that has become a higher priority than your relationship with God?
Open Doors Marks Anniversary Of Secret Bible Distribution Event
Project Pearl saw a million Bibles moved into China in one night in June 1981.
Memorising Scripture and conquering worry
‘Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all day.’ Psalm 119:97 NRS One of the most powerful tools God has given you for conquering fear and worry is memorising Scripture. Your memory is like a muscle; the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. Seneca, the ancient Roman teacher of rhetoric, would impress [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 25–27 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 [...]
Praying Scripture Over Your Child’s Life
Practical encouragement for parents on how to talk to God, asking for the salvation of children, and for wisdom, self-discipline, purpose, a future and much more.
Afghan Christians Calling For Prayer
The Afghan government reports that since the troop withdrawals were announced, the Taliban has increased its control to 104 districts across the country.
Stop Telling God Your Plan and Just Hand Him the Pen
God can do so much more with one life fully laid down, than a thousand others trying to tell Him what to do with theirs.
Lebanese Church Growing Despite Financial Hardship
Mission Network News reports the Lebanese currency has lost 90 percent of its value, and many residents are struggling to buy food.
‘Casting’, or ‘keeping’
‘Casting all your care upon Him.’ 1 Peter 5:7 NKJV When it comes to dealing with your fears and worries, you have two choices; cast them on the Lord, or keep them and try to handle them yourself. When the communists came to power in China, missionary Isobel Kuhn decided to escape on foot across the snow-covered [...]
Today’s Soulfood Readings
Jeremiah 22–24 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 [...]
How to handle disagreements (2)
‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.’ Matthew 5:9 KJV Lesson one: sometimes the best resolution to a conflict is a separation, even if it’s temporary. When emotions run high, you need space to think clearly. And God can use this time of separation for His glory. Because Paul and Barnabas [...]