By: Laura Bennett
There was a time in Australian history where you could chat to a neighbour about their weekend plans, and a family visit to church and this month’s working bee would easily come up.
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Using Jesus to Change the Fate of the World’s Largest Nation
By: Laura Bennett
Over half the world’s population growth is expected to be in Africa between now and 2050. In the next few decades millions of people will build lives in countries marked by poverty, corruption and war.
50 Worst Countries for Christian Persecution: Bad News Story With Good News Twist
By: Warren Nunn
Worldwide Christian persecution is increasing, but that is actually good news according to Open Doors, the organisation that has been helping suffering believers since 1955.
Was Your Bub Born in 2018? There’s a Free Bible Waiting for Them
By: Hope Media
The Bible: it’s still the most read, quoted and revered book ever published.
Test of Faith for Aussie Cricketer
By: Alec Camplin
Underlying the sharp rise of cricketer Marnus Labuschagne, the gritty, batting all-rounder is a lifelong faith in God.
Beat The Heat – Cool Tips to Survive the Aussie Heat
By: Andrew Morris
Australia’s hot summer continues with heatwave conditions impacting populations across the country. Make sure you and those around you stay safe by following these helpful tips.
Warrior Welcome Home: Meet the Army Chaplain Helping Military Men & Women to Heal
By: Clare Bruce
When a soldier returns from deployment in a warzone, it’s inevitable they will return home changed or affected in some way.
Plastic is Choking Bali – Meet the Aussies Running to Save It
By: Clare Bruce
Every year, a million Aussies flock to Bali for holidays, corporate conferences and schoolies parties, drawn by the island’s resorts, gorgeous beaches and laid-back lifestyle.
Indigenous Bible Opens Door to Faith for Indigenous Australians
By: Anne Rinaudo
Above: Rev Lois Nadjamerrek; Jonathan Harris and Hagar Nadjamerrek with the ‘Kunwinjku Shorter Bible’
Imagine if you had never read or heard the message of the Bible in your own language. That is the reality for Australia’s Indigenous community. Although more than half of Indigenous people are Christians, very few have read or heard the Bible in their ‘heart’ language.
Right Place, Right Time: Beautiful Images Of Extreme Weather
Above: Feature image for the 2019 Australian Weather Calendar – Sunset-lit lightning over Gulf St Vincent, South Australia, 21 January 2018 – Rowland Beardsell
By: Anne Rinaudo
Sometimes by accident, sometimes by design, professional and amateur shutterbugs vie each year for the honour of having their ‘perfect storm’ – or rainbow, cloud or wave – picked as a feature image on the annual Australian weather calendar.