You might have heard the economic advice, “Look after the pennies, and the pounds will take care of themselves.” The idea behind this adage is that if you learn to be careful with the small financial decisions, you will naturally be careful with the big financial decisions. I believe that it is similar with faithfulness.
In the heart of every thriving church lies a commitment to community service and support.
In a perfect world every kid would have the same opportunities. No kid would ever get left behind, and nothing would stop them achieving their full potential. But life isn’t perfect. And right here in Victoria our most vulnerable kids are falling behind at school, and then, in life.
Meh Reh and his family fled Myanmar over 29 years ago. Living in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border ever since, he hopes that one day it will be safe for him and his family to return home.
The recent referendum was a great example of how our electoral system works – even if you didn’t agree with the result. Not only can everyone vote but we are all required to vote.
Here at BSL, we understand that more needs to be done to prepare every child for school, and more importantly, to ensure that every family has the necessary resources to achieve this for their children.
St Paul’s Caulfield North 2 November 2023 // Sponsored In a world where wellness, spiritual enlightenment and healing are more important to people than ever,
I grew up in a non-religious family. My closest encounter with the Christian faith was colouring outside the lines of a nativity colouring page in those lazy weeks of school before Christmas.
Do you remember what you dreamed for yourself as a child? Just pause and think for a moment. Perhaps you dreamed of being the Prime Minister. Maybe a world-renowned ballerina. Or a fireman.
American’s sense of purpose easily leads to the exercise of soft power in other nations of the world, writes Rhys Bezzant.
I always find the liturgy of the Ash Wednesday Eucharist very moving. This day, when we commence our journey of Lent is marked by readings that call us to be attentive to the integration of our faith and the actions of our life.
This Easter, in the crystal-blue waters of the Persian Gulf, in just one church perhaps a 100 people will go under the waves and emerge as new creations in Jesus Christ. New believer baptisms are occurring regularly Sunday after Sunday in this desert land.
I’m glad that we can start the New Year with our second “Leading your Church into Growth” training. Clergy and lay leaders will join with our local and visiting facilitators to share knowledge that can have immediate impact in our local ministry contexts.
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