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Mercy Always Trumps Judgment

Mercy Always Trumps Judgment

Mar 11, 2020 | Faith

Jesus wasn’t interested in their religious rituals or their religious pronouncements. Above everything else, Jesus was interested in mercy.

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Australians on the Move

By: McCrindleThe latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data on regional migration shows losses in NSW and VIC (-4,500 and -4,900) whereas QLD, WA and even SA grew (+7,000, +1600 and +600).Australians are looking for cities and regions with lifestyle, affordability,...
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Autism Celebrated, Those Struggling with Alcohol and Addiction Embraced in ‘The Chosen’

By: Laura BennettWhile a lot of Christian movies and series seek to be aspirational or inspiring, it’s rare to find one that’s been as truly ground-breaking as The Chosen – the first multi-series dramatisation of Jesus’ life and that of his...
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How Augmented Reality Is Becoming an Everyday Reality for Today’s Students

By: Michael McQueenThe importance of technology in education is becoming increasingly undeniable in schools around the globe. As the future steadily approaches us, today’s students and teachers simply cannot exclude digital literacy and technological competence...
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Six Sentences of Comfort for an Afghan Living in Australia

By: Ben McEachenAn Afghan man living in Australia fears the worst for fellow Christians in Afghanistan.“I am asking for our brothers and sisters in Australia to pray for the Afghan believers in Afghanistan,” Farid said, days after the Taliban’s rapid...
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Parenting an ADHD Child

By: Dr Justin CoulsonADHD is one of the most provocative diagnoses that exists in the world of child and adolescent psychology. Tell someone that your child has ADHD and armchair experts will tell you exactly what the issue is: There was no such thing as ADHD when I...
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What God Thinks About You

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezThey say that you can know when someone is talking about you because your ears are “burning”? I wonder what happens when God thinks about you? Could God be thinking about you right now?In fact, have you stopped to think about what...
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Lady on the Bus

By: Yvette CherryOne glorious December day Sienna and I decided to take the bus to the city to ride the carousel by the river. The peaceful stay-at-home Mum + Nenna days were coming to an end. She would be off to full-time school the next year and we were trying to...
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Australia’s Arts and Entertainment Industry Needs a Lifeline Says Comedian James Bustar

By: Laura BennettThe arts and entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit during this pandemic, with extended lockdowns continuing to destabilise an already “gig-based” environment.In early August, industry publication The Music...
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What Are You Worth?

By: Danni SynotI don’t know about you, but I love a good milkshake. Anything from plain vanilla, strawberry or chocolate, to a berry milkshake with all the lashings of cream, ice cream, and butterscotch brittle.A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with a heap...
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Ruthless Comparison is the Key to Success Says Hollywood’s Phil Cooke

By: Laura BennettPhil Cooke’s biography is a wild read. He’s produced TV and film programming in more than 60 countries around the world and, along the way, been shot at, survived military coups and been threatened with prison.All of it has served...
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What Hillsong Pastor Brian Houston Has Been Charged With: “I Will Defend These Charges”

By: Michael CrooksFollowing a two-year criminal investigation, Hillsong Church co-founder Brian Houston, 67, has been charged over allegedly concealing alleged child sex offences.The offences are alleged to have been committed by Mr Houston’s late father, Frank,...
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Online Influencers Are Yesterday’s News… Welcome to the Creator Economy

By: Michael McQueenWe have all grown used to the trends and influencers of social media, but developments of the last year are seeing the platforms we have come to know enter a new stage.The ‘creator economy’ involves the proliferating number of...
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‘Hercules’ Actor Kevin Sorbo Joins Professor John Lennox on Faith Exploration

By: Laura BennettJohn Lennox is rare amongst his fellow career mathematicians. As a devoted Christian, he has debated on multiple stages with some of the greatest minds in atheism and science – Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Peter Atkins – about...
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40th Anniversary of Bible Smuggling Operation

By: Kim WilkinsonTo commemorate 40 years since the Chinese Bible smuggling operation – ‘Project Pearl’, Open Doors is encouraging Australians to become a Bible smuggler from home.40 years ago, Christian charity Open Doors, saw one million Bibles...
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Rise of Faith-Based Learning: Unexpected Lockdowns Don’t Disrupt Alpha Online

By: Michael CrooksAccording to religious organisation Alpha Australia, there is a boom in faith-based learning.The organisation revealed that its free service has experienced “significant growth” across all Christian denominations.Alpha involves free...
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Get ready for Miracles Day!

By: CBM AustraliaGive someone the Miracle of sight this Thursday.This Thursday, 19 August, you have the chance to give someone the Miracle gift of sight – changing their life forever.Now in its ninth year, Christian radio’s partnership with CBM for...
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How to Build Your Family’s Resilience During the COVID Crisis

By: Laura BennettThe COVID-19 crisis has tested the resilience of families across the world. In Australia, our lockdowns feel never-ending, and we have to ask ourselves, how do we build resilience through this and, if you’ve got kids, teach them to do the...
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Gokul needs a Miracle

By: CBM AustraliaThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on people with disabilities, including those with cataracts, making it even more challenging for them to access life-changing health care and the cataract surgeries that could save their sight.Gokul...
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Surviving Childlessness, Faith and Furbabies: Author Steph Penny

By: Katrina RoeTen years ago, Steph Penny was told she was “living in sin”.It was 2010 and Steph was engaged to be married. With her fiancé, she was attending three months of pre-marriage counselling. At this stage in her life, Steph did not have a...
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“I Was Always Aware I Had to be Bigger Than the Black Line” – Olympian Elka Whalan

By: Laura BennettThe Tokyo Games are really unlike any other we’ve seen before. Not only have the athletes had to reach the top of their field to be there, but they’re competing in the midst of a pandemic with unique challenges and pressures, and onlookers...
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Faith

What Are You Worth?

By: Danni SynotI don’t know about you, but I love a good milkshake. Anything from plain vanilla, strawberry or chocolate, to a berry milkshake with all the lashings of cream, ice cream, and butterscotch brittle.A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with a heap...
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Living in Purpose

By: Sabrina PetersWhen you hear the term ‘purpose’, what words come to mind? Success? Happiness? Meaning? Wealth? Marriage? Influence? Affluence? Talent? Relationships? As a Christian, I find my answer in God’s Word.Romans 12:1-2 (The Message) puts...
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Why Do We Need to Ask God For Forgiveness?

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezHere is a simple question: if you are a child of God, why do we need to ask for forgiveness?The answer to this may seem simple, but the obvious answer might be wrong!The answer would seem to be that we need to ask forgiveness every time we sin...
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The Breath Prayer

By: Sheridan VoyseyOne afternoon in March 2020, feeling overwhelmed at the news I was hearing about a virus called Covid-19, I took a moment to do what I often do in times of stress – journal.During that time I remembered a breath prayer I’d written...
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Rise of Faith-Based Learning: Unexpected Lockdowns Don’t Disrupt Alpha Online

By: Michael CrooksAccording to religious organisation Alpha Australia, there is a boom in faith-based learning.The organisation revealed that its free service has experienced “significant growth” across all Christian denominations.Alpha involves free...
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How to Soar on the Wings of Eagles

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezEven you can soar on wings of eagles. You may have heard the saying, “It’s hard to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.”It’s true that life feels like that sometimes, although of course the saying...
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How Christians got to be the Most Judgmental People in Society (and What to Do About It)

By: Jenny SnookI read a survey recently about how Christians are known to be the most judgmental people in society.1 What a tragic report card. How can a religion based on grace be known for judging others?The very heart and basis for Christianity, Jesus, said that...
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Do You Value the Right Kind of Praise?

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezIt’s important to value the right kind of praise. When I was a little kid, I loved to entertain guests at our home by playing the violin, or performing in my own plays, or simply by telling stories. I thought I was incredibly entertaining!...
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Keep Shining

By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezJesus told a story about ten young ladies who were waiting a wedding. Specifically, they were waiting for the bridegroom to come. It’s called the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13). “Virgins” just means...
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What Happens If We Lose Religious Freedom? Here’s What Few People Realise

By: Akos BaloghReligious freedom is under increasing pressure in Australia and much of the West.Places such as Victoria have brought in laws that will effectively penalise Christian teaching around sexuality and gender. And our broader culture demands we affirm...
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Entertainment

Australia’s Arts and Entertainment Industry Needs a Lifeline Says Comedian James Bustar

By: Laura BennettThe arts and entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit during this pandemic, with extended lockdowns continuing to destabilise an already “gig-based” environment.In early August, industry publication The Music...
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Jimmy Rees on Entertaining A Nation Through Lockdown

By: Sam RobinsonAustralian entertainer Jimmy Rees is pouring out content – from viral social media posts, to his first picture book for kids.After spending more than 10 years entertaining kids as Jimmy Giggle on ABC’s Giggle & Hoot, actor Jimmy...
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Switchfoot’s Tim Foreman Says Opposition is an Opportunity to Grow

By: Laura BennettSwitchfoot’s new album Interrobang was produced by a staunch atheist. That may seem like a pretty mundane fact to point out, given people of different faith backgrounds work together all the time, but in this case it meant the band’s album...
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‘Hercules’ Actor Kevin Sorbo Joins Professor John Lennox on Faith Exploration

By: Laura BennettJohn Lennox is rare amongst his fellow career mathematicians. As a devoted Christian, he has debated on multiple stages with some of the greatest minds in atheism and science – Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Peter Atkins – about...
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“Sharks Are Like Dogs”: Valerie Taylor Has Had to Undo Her ‘Jaws’ Influence

By: Laura BennettThe world beneath the ocean’s surface is one few of us truly get to explore. Australian marine icon Valerie Taylor is the exception, having been immersed in it for most of her life as a competitive diver, filmmaker and conservationist.While...
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Grieving Can be One of the Greatest Paths to Joy – Award-Winning Artist Ellie Holcomb

By: Laura BennettListening to good music offers us many things: a fun escape, new perspective, words to describe our feelings and, sometimes, a better understanding of what it means to be human.Dove Award winning artist Ellie Holcomb’s sweet spot is...
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We Must Confront Who We Become in Chris Pratt’s ‘The Tomorrow War’

By: Laura BennettYou may not be able to get to the movies right now, but Amazon’s sci-fi thriller The Tomorrow War makes you feel like you’re watching a big screen blockbuster at home.Like so many movies of late, The Tomorrow War was originally...
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“Disability Isn’t In My Vocabulary”: Skye-Blue Henderson from ‘The Amazing Race Australia’

By: Sam RobinsonSkye-Blue Henderson represented those with a physical difference on primetime television, and proved to a watching nation she’s more than capable of smashing any challenge.It’s hard to find a more positive human being than Skye-Blue...
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The Artist Spotlight With Greg Attwells

By: Rhema 99.7As well as releasing 2 new singles in 2020 (including one written for the Karl Faase series Jesus the Game Changer), Sydney singer songwriter Greg Attwells also runs an organisation called Creatable Tech that empowers women to be equipped in the area of...
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Australia’s ‘MasterChef’ Winner 2021: Justin Narayan on Faith and Food

By: Sam RobinsonYouth pastor Justin Narayan has taken out this year’s title of MasterChef Australia.After competing across a two night grand finale, culminating in a five-hour two dish pressure test, Western Australian youth pastor Justin Narayan has been...
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Lifestyle

Australians on the Move

By: McCrindleThe latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data on regional migration shows losses in NSW and VIC (-4,500 and -4,900) whereas QLD, WA and even SA grew (+7,000, +1600 and +600).Australians are looking for cities and regions with lifestyle, affordability,...
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How Augmented Reality Is Becoming an Everyday Reality for Today’s Students

By: Michael McQueenThe importance of technology in education is becoming increasingly undeniable in schools around the globe. As the future steadily approaches us, today’s students and teachers simply cannot exclude digital literacy and technological competence...
Read More

Lady on the Bus

By: Yvette CherryOne glorious December day Sienna and I decided to take the bus to the city to ride the carousel by the river. The peaceful stay-at-home Mum + Nenna days were coming to an end. She would be off to full-time school the next year and we were trying to...
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How Healthy Is Our Data-Driven Health Obsession?

By: Michael McQueenIn the digital age, the adage stands: if you are not paying for the product, you are the product. In an era where business marketing, sales and influence are increasingly personalised and driven by insights into consumers, there is no product of...
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The Future of Cities

By: McCrindle Australia’s eight capital cities are changing rapidly and vary in their generational mix, cultural diversity, affordability, household income and commuter preferences.With widespread societal change brought on by COVID-19, the 2021 Census will...
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Many Australians Want to Shop More Ethically But Don’t Know How: Report

By: Amy ChengA lack of awareness of ethical brands, and products that are too expensive, are the top barriers for Australians to change their fashion consumption habits, according to a new report.The Australian Ethical Consumer Report was put together by...
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Chocolate Mint Slice

By: Susan JoyThis recipe is the perfect After Dinner Mint Slice. These healthy raw chocolate mint slices are packed with flavour and contain heaps of nutrients.I’ve made a nut and date base plus a lovely creamy mint filling containing hidden vegetables and...
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Australians Prioritising Volunteering Amidst the Challenges of COVID-19

By: McCrindleThere is no doubt that 2020 will be a year for the history books. The unprecedented change across societies, nations and the globe has been characterised by a time of increased volatility and disruption.Recent data released by the Australian Bureau...
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Online Influencers Are Yesterday’s News… Welcome to the Creator Economy

By: Michael McQueenWe have all grown used to the trends and influencers of social media, but developments of the last year are seeing the platforms we have come to know enter a new stage.The ‘creator economy’ involves the proliferating number of...
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Surviving Childlessness, Faith and Furbabies: Author Steph Penny

By: Katrina RoeTen years ago, Steph Penny was told she was “living in sin”.It was 2010 and Steph was engaged to be married. With her fiancé, she was attending three months of pre-marriage counselling. At this stage in her life, Steph did not have a...
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Parenting

Why I’m not Afraid to Take my Kids Out in Public

By: Jenny BaxterA few years ago, there was a news report about a Christchurch family who visited a local café. By accident they discovered they were labelled as the “family with the terrifying kid”! Read about it here.I’ve learnt a lot about...
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How to Build Your Family’s Resilience During the COVID Crisis

By: Laura BennettThe COVID-19 crisis has tested the resilience of families across the world. In Australia, our lockdowns feel never-ending, and we have to ask ourselves, how do we build resilience through this and, if you’ve got kids, teach them to do the...
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Most Asked About Parenting Topics: “Queen of Common Sense” Maggie Dent

By: Sam RobinsonAfter answering tricky parenting questions for years on her podcast Parental As Anything, Maggie Dent has released a book featuring the most asked about topics.Well-known as the “queen of common sense”, Maggie Dent has been helping parents...
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What’s Your Parenting Style?

By: Dr Justin CoulsonThere’s a phrase I hear a lot. It’s usually some variation on the following: “There’s no one right way to parent.”In the past I’ve politely nodded my head in agreement while experiencing an uncomfortable inner...
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A Balanced Approach to Parenting in the 21st Century

By: McCrindleThose tasked with the important job of parenting today’s children are likely to be those of Generations X and Y. They are parenting their children (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) in different ways to how they themselves were parented.The changing context for...
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Avoiding Burns in the Home: CPR Kids’ Advice for Winter Safety

By: Sam RobinsonIn winter it’s easy to worry about kids getting cold, but our greatest concern should be keeping kids safe.Colder months mean heaters are turned up, we’re drinking more hot beverages, and we’re leaning on things like hot water bottles...
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The Beauty of Family Traditions

By: Collett SmartI’m regularly asked, “What is the secret to raising healthy teenagers?”I think we often wonder if there’s some big secret to raising healthy teenagers. Something we are missing, that others know the answer to.My answer is...
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7 Tips for Raising Girls

By: Dr Justin CoulsonA short while ago my new book about teenage girls, Miss-Connection, was released. The book appeared on some bestseller lists around the country. Since then, I’ve been asked, repeatedly, for the “secrets” to raising happy,...
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“They Just Love Listening to Your Voice” Says Children’s Author on Importance of Reading to Babies

By: Katrina RoeIt’s never too early to start reading to your baby.When you’re a new mum, it can be hard to know how to interact with your baby, but if you read together regularly, story time can become one of the most special times in the day.Shelly Unwin...
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Sleep Deprivation and Teens

By: Collett SmartThe Parenting Question this week is from Judy, on Sleep Deprivation: “How much sleep do our teens need?”It has been said that we have a chronically sleep deprived generation.Why are Our Teens Struggling with Sleep Deprivation? Back in...
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