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A Christian Perspective on the World Today
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If your perception of the church is gilded cathedrals and televangelists fundraising for an upgrade to their private jet, you might wonder whether the God of the Bible really cares about those who are forgotten and abused.

Latest Podcast Episode

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Where did the Universe come from?

Big bang, creation or something in between? Dr Sven Ostring unpacks theories about the origins of the universe, and where we can find answers. Photo ...
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Competition vs Cooperation in a crisis

The natural human impulse is to bunker down and look out for Number One when times get tough. But is that actually the most effective response?
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Where did the universe come from?

Why the Big Bang eventually goes bust, universe-sized bubbles pop and string theory has cosmologists tangled up.
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Which “milk” is best for the environment?

We compared dairy, nut, soy, hemp and grain milks
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On February 1st 2020, the Abdallah and Sakr families lost four children to a drunk driver. A year on, i4give Day gives the community a chance to heal and reflect on the power of forgiveness.
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Changing one life: Why we started an advocacy project in PNG

Stuck for ideas, my study group formed a group to fight domestic violence. Little did we know the impact it would have.
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God’s generous gift

What’s waiting for you under the Christmas tree may seem exciting, but there’s something far greater . . .
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What do you do well? What do you especially enjoy doing? Most importantly, how can you use these gifts to make your church even better?
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I will be baptised!

How far would you be willing to walk to be baptised? How about in the middle of the winter with chest-deep snow on the ground?
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God with us: Jesus the Son of God

God so desperately wanted to be close to us that He sent His beloved Son to be born as a human baby, to live among us and to give Himself as a willing sacrifice. There’s only one thing left to do, and it depends on you and me.
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Weight-training—it’s not just for the boys. And you’ll be surprised at the range of health benefits that come from being stronger.
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Recipe: Sesame ramen noodles

A light, gluten-free and vegan meal for a hot summer’s day
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Fatherhood and generosity

We’re living in a selfish world and when kids won’t share their toys it shows that the problem is fairly universal. Welcome to the challenge of teaching humility and generosity to your children and, hopefully, helping them to grow into happy and well-adjusted adults.
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Remembering the Earth landing

Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, Bruce Manners observes that in the big picture—of the universe—Earth is insignificant. But not to God.
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How old is life? The biological evidence

Mainstream science is clear: the miracle of life took billions of years to evolve. But what if the data suggest something else altogether?
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The Binge series Raised By Wolves forces us to ask hard questions about our prejudices, the way we so easily take up the sword in polarised debates and how we can see the good in our enemies.
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Coronavirus, God and the problem of pain

Considering Oxford mathematician and philosopher John Lennox’s new book, Where is God in a Coronavirus World?
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31 Days of Christmas

Nathan Brown’s Advent accompanies the reader on an unexpectedly deep yet accessible journey into the Christmas story.