HOMELESSNESS: IT ENDS WITH US

HOMELESSNESS: IT ENDS WITH US

Homelessness isn’t something that just happens to “other people”. It can touch any one of us, at any time—and in a country as wealthy as Australia, it’s a reality we can and must change. According to Professor and author Cameron Parsell, “The presence of homelessness...
WHY IS BREAD MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE SO OFTEN?

WHY IS BREAD MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE SO OFTEN?

Bread appears throughout the Bible. But what does it really mean? Pastor Rob Furlong. from Woodvale Baptist Church unpacks the symbolism.Bread in the Old Testament Bread first appears in the wilderness story of Exodus. When the Israelites complained about food, God...
THE RISE OF GEN Z’S SPIRITUAL QUEST

THE RISE OF GEN Z’S SPIRITUAL QUEST

In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, a quiet yet remarkable shift is taking place — and it’s being led by the youngest among us. Gen Z, often stereotyped as screen-obsessed and disconnected from tradition, is showing a surprising and growing interest in...
CHRISTIANS WITH ANXIETY?

CHRISTIANS WITH ANXIETY?

According to Beyond Blue, anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia, and it’s experienced by over 2 million adults across the nation each year. So it goes without saying that in any given church on any given Sunday, there are going to be a...
WHY WE NEED CONFIDENT HUMILITY AND HUMBLE CONFIDENCE

WHY WE NEED CONFIDENT HUMILITY AND HUMBLE CONFIDENCE

It seems counter-intuitive to say we need confident humility or humble confidence… but bear with me. It’s not as absurd as it may sound, and there is more than enough research to confirm that the best leaders are confident and inspire confidence when they are also...
WHEN SHARING JESUS DOESN’T GO ACCORDING TO PLAN

WHEN SHARING JESUS DOESN’T GO ACCORDING TO PLAN

Have you ever felt disappointed after sharing Jesus with someone? Maybe a conversation about faith didn’t go as you’d hoped, your testimony didn’t seem to resonate, or an invitation to church was turned down. Can we tell you something? It’s ok to feel disappointed...