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Don’t be afraid

Australians spend $1.6 billion a year on hair care. We want to remove hair from some places and grow it in others, colour and repair our hair, straighten and curl our hair, feed, wax, laser, nourish, and cut our hair. … Continue reading

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Figures of speech in the Lord’s Supper

Jesus used lots of metaphors like, “I am the bread of life” (Jn. 6:35); “I am the light of the world” (Jn. 8:12); “I am the good shepherd” (Jn. 10:11), and “I am the true vine” (Jn. 15:5). So it’s … Continue reading

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God knows everything about you, and still loves you

How much of yourself do you feel you must filter when you’re with others? Of course, “others” isn’t a single category; there are many types of others in our lives, from our social media contacts to our closest friends or … Continue reading

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The sharp end of Easter

If I type “Easter” into my phone the emoji of a cute baby chick in an egg shell comes up. At the shops there are pictures of soft fluffy bunnies and mountains of sweet chocolate eggs. Easter ads show cherub-like … Continue reading

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How to be in a small group

This post comes from Tony Payne who lives in Sydney, Australia. Our discovery groups provide for sharing life together, prayer and Bible study. But do you feel as if you just go along because that’s what you’re expected to do? … Continue reading

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Prophecies about Jesus: He would be a suffering servant

God told king David that his royal dynasty would endure forever (2 Sam. 7:16). And the prophets predicted that one of David’s descendants would bring justice and peace (Isa. 11:1-16; Jer. 23:5-6). That’s why after the time of the Old … Continue reading

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Heaven is better than a Taylor Swift concert

If you are a swifty then being in the audience of a Taylor Swift concert is pretty much your definition of heaven. Being completely immersed in the music you love, singing in unison with thousands upon thousands of others who … Continue reading

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Prophecies about Jesus: He would be the Messiah

People often have job titles at work. Like a manager, a supervisor, or a team leader. And king Charles III, President Biden, and Pharaoh Tutankhamun are known as the King, the President and the Pharaoh. Did you know that Jesus … Continue reading

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Not for washing brains, only hearts

Bible basher and brainwashed are two aspersions often cast upon Christians. This is understandable given the sudden change and single mindedness some new Christians display. Still, no one can deny the Bible itself is an extraordinary book. Here are some … Continue reading

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Christmas is all about the presence

For my young children the excitement of Christmas really is about the presents. We can harp on about Jesus being the best gift but honestly it’s just background noise to the paper tearing, box opening frenzy. Presents can be held, … Continue reading

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