Five great theological themes explained in layman's terms. No 2 – Faith - seeing life with different eyes
In theology, the word 'Faith' conveys the most astonishing idea, something that is contrary to everything that we would normally consider as being physically and scientifically reliable. Faith is a living reality and Martin Luther realised it's full \'moment\' when he re-read Romans 1 v 16-17 – The Just shall live by faith. .
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Campbell Page helps flood victims in Lockyer valley
Campbell Page, one of Australia's largest and most respected not-for-profit employment and community services providers, has made a $24,500 donation to Global Care to help flood victims in Queensland's Lockyer Valley.
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Five great theological themes explained in layman's terms. No 1 – Grace sends guilt to the rubbish bin
In theology, the word 'Grace' conveys the most alarming idea, something that is contrary to everything that we would normally consider as fair and just. Grace is a personal attitude and the modern world was astonished when Martin Luther realised it's full \'moment\' when he re-read Romans 1v 16-17 – The Just shall live by faith.
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Churches also suffer with fly in and fly out work force
The Sydney Morning Herald's Cosmina Marriner wrote a fascinating article recently on the dilemma facing small mining communities with BHP as one example, of a fly in and fly out work force.
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Rev. Bill Crews washing the feet of the homeless this Easter
This Thursday, Sydney\'s homeless will have their feet washed just as Jesus washed the feet of his disciples at Easter.
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Steve Chalke breaks fundraising world record
Oasis founder Steve Chalke has broken the Guinness World Record for fundraising with his efforts in this year\'s London Marathon.
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Who would have thought of such an application?
A recent Sydney Morning Herald article titled "A light touch and you\'re away" demonstrates the list of apps (applications) for the latest smart phones. One of these is a language translator.
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Final week for Project Compassion
This week marks the end of Caritas Australia's Project Compassion appeal, and the last opportunity for Australians to help raise a mammoth $10.7 million in aid of the world's most vulnerable communities.
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The idea is frightening
A recent report in the e-weekly Bridges for Peace mission has sent shock waves among many evangelical Christians in both the US and around the world, including Australia.
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Wide range of kids need our help
Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson, a retired Baptist minister enjoys the monthly men\'s dinner held by the Tweed Heads Anglican Men\'s Fellowship. On one recent occasion, the men in that church were discussing their involvement in "Kid\'s Hope".
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Bible more popular than Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber on Facebook
The Bible page on Facebook now has more than 6.7 million fans – more than the pages of Manchester United and celebrities like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.
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Mercy Ships announces Mercy Monday, prior to International Nurses Day
Mercy Ships Australia has announced a new public awareness project and believes it will become a popular event on the Australian calendar.
