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Thank God for the things that upset you

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Brooke Hazelgrove

It was 2016 – a Tuesday night, at Bible study. I’d spent the last ten minutes of casual conversation complaining to one of my group members about something – I can’t remember what it was. And then my co-leader asked me to say grace for us.…

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Christian LivingInternational

Waves of frustration: Following Jesus in mid-pandemic Europe

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Jessica Cowell

“Does it seem like too much to ask Ale and Maria if we can see them this weekend?” I asked Simon a couple of months ago.  After all, we had seen them only the week before, but for the first time in months. Hearing my own question, I wanted to…

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Christian LivingYouth & Kids

What I pray for my kids – with Annabel Nixey

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Annabel Nixey

I have a distinct memory from when I was in high school. I was sitting in the car, about to jump out and my mum was praying for some test or exam I had that day. I don’t remember what the test was. I don’t remember what she prayed. I remember how she…

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Christian Living

The age-old problem of pluralism

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Ben George

I was watching the recent episode of the ABC’s Q&A which featured Martyn Iles from the Australian Christian Lobby. One of the pushbacks to Martyn’s comments was “that’s not what all Christians think.” There was a presupposition…

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ACR Journal

Autumn 2021 Journal

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by ACR Team

Not everything can be said in a short blog piece. This is where The ACR Journal comes in. Some issues are complex and are best dealt with in more detail. In our journal you’ll find lengthy discussions on relevant and current theological matters…

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Christian LivingYouth & Kids

What I pray for my kids – with Ruth Baker

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by Ruth Baker

I have a Christopher Robin and a Tigger. My eldest son is mild, kind and wise. My younger son bounces around and never stops. I thank God for them daily, even when one is being the Minister for Justice and the other is being a crazy stuntman. Among…

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Christian Living

This unity (Ephesians 4:2–3)

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Lionel Windsor

In the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the King of Swamp Castle issues an appeal for unity. The King is in the middle of holding a wedding for his son. Sir Lancelot has just turned up, stormed the castle in a mistaken rescue mission,…

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