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Baby steps: our first six months in Uruguay

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Pedro and Joy Oliveira Woolmer

On 24th January, we left for Uruguay as missionaries with the Church Missionary Society (CMS). We had been waiting and preparing for this moment for many years, so despite many unknowns, we felt as ready as we would ever be. With no other missionaries…

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Christian Living

The motivation to do good in a Corona-filled world

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 by Ben Pantlin

From genocide and war to domestic violence and ongoing crime rates, the worst of humanity is clear to see. The reaction of many to the spread of Covid-19 backs this up. But intermixed with the stockpiling of resources, the displays of racism and…

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Christian Living

When nothing will stand still #5: Reflections on Hebrews 12

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 by Emma Newling

Over the last months, Emma shared how she was feeling when life suddenly changed with Covid-19, and her plan to go back to a familiar passage. Here is the next episode… #5: Hebrews 12:5-6 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses…

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Christian Living Doctrine

Locating Singleness in Genesis 2

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by Simon Flinders

Genesis 2 is about marriage, right? Well yes – in part. But it’s not just about marriage. I wonder if we could even say it’s not primarily about marriage. In fact, I would argue that if a single person comes to God’s…

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Ministry

The Minister Drought: A Millennial’s Perspective

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by Angus Martin

I have really appreciated all the discussion under the catchphrase ‘the minister drought.’ The Pastor’s Heart along with others continue to have robust conversations with some great thinkers about the challenges facing Sydney Diocese.…

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Christian Living

Palliative Care

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by Jordon Cox

When I was a university student, our medical school dedicated just one week of our degree to teaching us about Palliative Care. We were to spend five days in the hospice to learn about caring for people at the end of life. When we arrived, we were…

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Christian Living

When nothing will stand still #4: Reflections on Hebrews 12

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by Emma Newling

Over the last months, Emma shared how she was feeling when life suddenly changed with Covid-19, and her plan to go back to a familiar passage. Here is the next episode… #4: Hebrews 12:4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted…

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