Living By Faith (Habakkuk)

  • Ian Carmichael
  • 11 January 2016

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether God really cares about the goings on of this world? Does he care about the violence and pain that so many people suffer? Does he even notice that most people don't even believe he exists, let alone obey his commands? (5 studies)

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Prayers from Colossians for gospel workers

  • Anonymous
  • 18 November 2019

It sometimes can be hard to know what to pray for workers, especially if there haven’t been any recent prayer points. However, the Bible is full of gold when it comes to praying on behalf of God’s people.

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Loving your annoying family

  • Ruth Baker
  • 15 May 2017

Sometimes it feels like it would be easier to be non-Christians with the freedom to just ignore annoying people. As Christians, however, this ‘freedom’ to cut people off is replaced with a call to treat people with love, honour and respect. But it’s hard work!

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A foundation of ministry

  • Ian Carmichael
  • 30 January 2019

One of the regular observations and laments of those doing gospel work in developing countries is the chronic shortage of helpful ministry resources: books.

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Why believers don’t know what to think about death

  • Hannah Ploegstra
  • 3 June 2016

It can be hard to know what to say at a funeral. “Sorry for your loss” or “My condolences” are well-meaning options, but are also ultimately vaporous. As Hannah Ploegstra argues, our inability to offer more reveals that we haven’t really understood the gospel in the first place.

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Ministry of the pews amid the Battle of the Pews

  • Craig Glassock
  • 8 April 2016

You may think that ministry of the pew is practically impossible while your kids are young, but Craig Glassock argues that perhaps we’re just not thinking about it creatively enough.

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Praying while peeling eggs

  • Rachel Macdonald
  • 14 August 2017

When someone gives me a gift, or teaches me something, or takes me somewhere, whenever I use or do or visit in the future, I pray for them.

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Down-under round-up: 29 July 2015

  • Sandy Grant
  • 29 July 2015

Summaries and links for further reading on the commodification of the body parts of aborted babies, the invitation to "come as you are", and how to win by not arguing.

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Refusing the ‘me first’ marriage: Ten things I’ve learned in ten years of marriage

  • Mike Taylor
  • 9 November 2020

Marriage is a gift from God. It is a blessing. But it is also a tool God uses for our sanctification. As it is with the most valuable diamonds, strong and joyful marriages take time and are often forged through great pressure.

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How to talk to strangers

  • Karen Beilharz
  • 18 December 2017

A stranger is a human being—created in the image of God with all the weaknesses and foibles of fallen humanity. It means that, in a way, there’s nothing to be afraid of: this person is like you.

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