One thing we always/never grow tired of

  • Tony Payne
  • 13 March 2019

We all get tired of showing up—showing up to do ministry, showing up as a member of church or Bible study, carrying out our role as a parent or spouse, or simply being a Christian.

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Why vines and fig trees are still relevant

  • Ruth Baker
  • 8 March 2021

Implicit is a sense of stability; a properly cultivated vine and fig tree meant life in one place.

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Shortcuts

  • Peter Sholl
  • 20 June 2016

In a busy and time-poor world, it’s tempting to make use of shortcuts where we can. But when it comes to ministry, Peter Sholl hears a different word in Paul’s letters to Timothy.

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Be ready to serve domestic violence victims

  • Ruth Baker
  • 15 December 2016

What would you do if a victim of domestic violence came to your Sunday service, looking for help?

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How to train Bible study leaders: Who should we train?

  • Tony Payne
  • 15 January 2015

Steve and Jenny were about ready to quit. They had been leading a Bible study group for young adults at their church for four years now and the strain was starting to show. One night, at about 11:15, as the last of the group filed out, Jenny flopped onto

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A Very Very Very Big God (CD)

  • 16 October 2009

A Very Very Very Big God is a collection of songs especially for preschoolers (ages 3-5).

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Spiritual conflict

  • Chris Drombetta
  • 22 June 2016

Throughout Jesus’ ministry, he faced much spiritual conflict—not just from demons and unclean spirits, but also in the hearts of his listeners. But how does any of it apply to us? Chris Drombetta investigates.

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Too different or not enough?

  • Adrian Russell
  • 4 November 2013

It’s pretty clear that Christianity (in the West in particular) has lost serious ground in terms of respect, numbers and influence in our society and culture. Things have changed a lot in the last handful of decades. Where I live (in Sydney), it’s really difficult to talk to people about

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Making burdens light without making light of burdens

  • Ruth Baker
  • 4 September 2017

“A problem shared is a problem halved”—but sometimes a problem shared is a problem now two people have.

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Here are three reasons to read 'Raised Forever'

  • Matthias Media
  • 18 November 2014

In Changi Airport, on his way to speak at a conference in Thailand, Rory Shiner had time to briefly tell us why he'd love us to read his book "Raised Forever". http://vimeo.com/110941561 .buy-now { position: relative; } .buy-now a {

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