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How I came to know Jesus – Annabel Nixey

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by Annabel Nixey

It is a strange thing: I don’t remember meeting any of the people who have most shaped me in my life. Either that or they don’t remember meeting me. I don’t remember meeting my mum, my dad or my older sisters. That’s true for most people,…

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Christian LivingDoctrine

Is the world evil?

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 by Ben George

Christians think differently about physical bodies to many other cultures and philosophies. We see this played out in Paul’s interaction at the Areopagus (Acts 17), as well as nowadays with our Hindu friends, for example. In many traditions…

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So here’s the plan (Ephesians 1:8–10)

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by Lionel Windsor

In almost every area of our lives, things work best when we know the plan. Whether it’s personal relationships, or study, or work, or holidays, or sport, or even going for a walk, it really helps to know what the point is and how we’re going to…

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Christian Living

How I came to know Jesus – Jane Tooher

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 by Jane Tooher

1. How would you describe your life before you knew Jesus?  I cannot remember a time when I did not believe in God. I grew up going to church every week; I thought it was important, and I loved going. But despite all this, I had no assurance of…

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Christian LivingMinistry

Bringing people back to church: A pastor’s word

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 by Nathan Walter

In one of our congregations, we recently conducted an online poll of the challenges people are facing as we head towards re-opening church. One of the most commonly identified challenges was learning to manage our fears and anxieties as we step…

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Christian Living

Have we domesticated service?

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by Phil Colgan

A few times every year in our church we have ‘welcome suppers’ for people who are new to our church. During those times we talk about the things that define us and invite people to come on board. On each occasion we open up various passages of…

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How I came to know Jesus – Netane Siuhengalu

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 by Netane Siuhengalu

How does a pastor’s kid come to truly know Jesus? The same way as everyone else: an encounter with grace. I was born in Sydney, Australia, raised in England and am Tongan by ethnicity. All of this movement was due to dad being a Methodist minister…

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