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Pray in context

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by Ben George

How would you describe the times that we are currently living in? Is 2022 a time of great progress and prosperity, where we are both wealthier than any other time in history but also more secure? Perhaps this is the case for some in Sydney, but we…

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Most popular ACR articles of 2021

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by ACR Editorial

In case you missed it, here are the most popular articles from each month of 2021! Click on any month below to read the article: January 2021February 2021March 2021April 2021May 2021June 2021July 2021August 2021September 2021October 2021November…

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Why attend CMS Summer School this year? A chat with Dr Andrew Shead on the Psalms

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by ACR Team

It speaks volumes that the most popular conference for Sydney Anglican clergy to network with each other (not forgetting the many others who also attend!) is a missionary conference. The good news of forgiveness in Jesus Christ is for the whole…

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New Year’s Resolution: focus on the now

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by Ben George

I was recently reflecting on the initial results released after the 2021 Australian Community Survey[1] regarding what Christians think and know about Jesus and church. Already these things should cause us to come to God in prayer. On the one…

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The easiest conspiracy theory to debunk this Christmas

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 by Lionel and Bronwyn Windsor

Are you feeling a bit apprehensive about your conversations with family and friends this Christmas? The restrictions and lockdowns of the last few years have helped to keep us safe physically, but they’ve also played a role in dividing us socially.…

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Coming together at Christmas time

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by Jamie Telfer

In my household, a tradition that has occurred each year is that we put up decorations around the house and the Christmas tree together. First comes the task of collecting all the decorations from around the house and laying them out as a reminder…

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#blessed in giving rather than receiving

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Ben George

Have you noticed people using the hashtag #blessed when they receive or have something enjoyable? I’ve never yet come across anyone who has used that hashtag when they have given something away sacrificially until it hurts. But surely, that…

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