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Clean Water for Uma Tolu
A clean and accessible water supply can make a huge improvement in the lives of people. Braden Blyde tells how it affected one community. -
Flying High
Allan Phillips shares some lessons about faith, learned from his son, who is a pilot. -
Mean World Syndrome
Geoff Youlden shares how he thinks the media is making us more afraid. -
Seeking God's Will For Your Life
Life’s crises can leave us puzzled about God’s leading. Esther Bailey offers some helpful suggestions for knowing His direction for you. -
God's Promises for Your Future
Sometimes, God’s promises are fulfilled by a mere change in perspective. Dorothy O’Neill tells how this happened to her. -
Of Mice and Men
Scott Wegener on why one should hop at the opportunity to be an Easter bunny. -
Arctic Meltdown
Geoff Youlden tells us why we should be concerned about melting ice at the North Pole. -
Desert Storm
A camping experience reveals to Greg Butler God's promises. -
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
In an attempt to overcome a childhood trauma, Emmie Willis developed a unique 28-day healing program. -
Mo Better
Adele Nash considers the hairier side of life. -
Fish-losophy
Derek McCutcheon shows us how lessons learned from fishmongers can give satisfaction in life. -
Vigorous of Heart
How do I get that kind of boundless energy that children seem to have? Can my relationships be like that too? -
The Rich Sport
Do money and sport go hand in hand? Geoff Youlden tells us how rich corporations have more control than we may think. -
Know Misunderstandings
How can you be sure your beliefs are correct? What if you misunderstand some things? Scott Wegener reflects on these questions. -
Be Fruitful and Multiply
Clifford Goldstein reflects on what last year’s world population landmark means to us. -
Boost Your Spiritual Intelligence
Think sharper and wiser with these valuable activities from Victor Parachin to improve your spiritual walk. -
Plight of a Refugee
In conjunction with Refugee Week in Australia, Melody Tan discovers what it’s like when even home isn’t safe. -
Blessed are the Pure in Heart
Jesus promises that those who hold no evil in their hearts will surely see God. Karen Holford tries to do just that. -
Six Ways to Keep in Touch With God
It’s easy, in our busy world, to isolate ourselves from God. Karen Leet has found several ways to stay in touch. -
Drink Deeply
One hot day, Blake Penland discovered how to spend more meaningful time with God. -
A Right Royal
Adele Nash harbours blue-blooded aspirations. -
In the White Corner
Should we or should we not celebrate Christmas? Bruce Manners checks out what history, tradition and the Bible tell us. -
Reflections on the New Year
Now is the time to make New Year’s resolutions. Alison Buckley raises some questions that you will want to ask yourself as you contemplate them. -
The Global Warming Debate
Daniel Livingston finds out what should Christians make of the fuss about seemingly innocuous carbon dioxide. -
Fate of the Unwarned
The Bible teaches that only those who believe in Jesus will gain eternal life. Borge Schantz asks, What happens to those who never heard about Jesus? -
Church: Love Me and Leave Me!
The Christian community needs to guard its doors. Especially the back one. John Blacker, an ordained minister, explains. -
The Rugby Equation
According to Arlene Tayor, we all have the potential to play world-class rugby, or be experts in a field. -
Youth of the Nation
The implications of the Arab uprisings have more relevance to Christianity than you may think. Geoff Youlden tells us why. -
Measure of Generosity
Braden Blyde ponders the common contradiction, that those who have the least often give the most. -
Our Deepest Fear
Fear is a gift, but it can also be a curse. Sally Salmond explains this unusual combination. -
The Coming Food Crisis
Have you noticed that food prices are surging at the supermarkets? -
The Surrogacy Debate
Nigel Hollier ponders on the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding surrogacy. -
The Arab Revolt
Eric Webster looks at the current Arab revolt and discovers some lessons for all of us. -
Pick Me! Pick Me!
When it comes to fashion, Kim Peckham knows just what to pick . . . or not. -
Our Ageing Earth
Robert Wearner explains that in spite of its apparent solidity, the earth under our feet is constantly changing. -
A Simpler Life
Do you think you need a big house with state-of-the-art appliances and a huge pay packet in order to be happy? An overnight stay on Amantaní Island on Peru’s Lake Titicaca taught Kathryn Page that the enjoyment of life can be found in a simpler things. -
Why People Don't Go to Church
Why so many church drop-outs? Bruce Manners looks at a recent study that gives some answers. -
Making Much of Little
Nick Mattiske reviews Marilynne Robinson's books Gilead and Home. -
Being Organised and How to Get There
The first step to becoming efficient and more productive in life is to get organised. This five-point plan will help you confront misguided thinking that says you can’t. -
The Internet Advantage
With the passage of time and a bit of reflection, I’ve come to see—the magazine debacle notwithstanding—that the Internet is as much of a blessing as a bane to society -
7 Non-Material Ways of Giving
Christmas may be a season of giving, but as Victor Parachin discovers, you don’t have to go broke doing so -
Much Appreciated
During this Christmas season, Cat Thompson tells us why it’s important to possess an attitude of gratitude. -
Keeping Hope Alive
Alison Atkinson-Phillips tries to find the truth-and silver lining- behind the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. -
Our Children and Video Games
Debbie Cosier looks at the harmful effects video games may have on our children. -
Regaining Control of Your Life
We've all been told that what we think can determine how we feel. But Peter Cousins believes managing our lives goes much deeper than that. -
Is Marriage Still Relevant?
Ed Dickerson responds to a question that is being asked more and more frequently these days: Does the piece of paper matter? -
Your Religion and the Environment
We're more connected to the environment than you think. Howard Fisher tells us how. -
Behind the Joneses
Keeping up with the Joneses has become less expensive recently, with the shift of production to developing countries. However, there are hidden costs, as Kristin Thiele reveals. -
2010: Our Faith
Geoff Youlden takes an insightful look at the position of the Christian faith in Australia and the US today. -
Denver Steyn's Bodybuilding Temple
Randall Oliver speaks with a budding young bodybuilder whose faith makes him stand out from the rest.