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A Christian Perspective on the World Today

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You’re Gifted Whether You Know It Or Not

There’s something lying on a massive table. It’s a huge picture. You move closer and see that the design is made up of individual...
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10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CRYING

Jesus wept.” - John 11:35 When people experience frustration, loss, sadness or stress, some immediately put up emotional barriers and force themselves to be strong....
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You don’t need to be a clone

Jesus prayed that His followers would “be one”, but His vision of unity is not about suppressing your talents and personality. No, He wants to see you achieve your unique potential.
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Community, connection, church

As levels of loneliness climb to epidemic levels, is it time to take a second look at an ancient institution?
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At home with family

At its best, a church community provides the warmest embrace.
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Eating together

One of the essential parts of being human happens around the dinner table. Jesus tapped into this reality when He gave us a reminder about Himself.
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The Sabbath community

The ancient practices of Sabbath observance offer the opportunity to build deeper relationships that are more healing and ask more of us.
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Reaching for the summit

Life is an uphill battle for many marginalised young people in New Zealand, particularly Māori. But educator Julene Duerksen-Kapao has big dreams for these kids and is committed to walking alongside them, one step at a time.
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Daring to care

Through their humanitarian work, Lara Zestic and Theodore Dimitriou are offering "a better narrative" to the forgotten people of the world.
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Connected but lonely?

The busy activity on your Facebook newsfeed may belie a more sobering reality.
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Yes we care

Religious door-knocking with no strings? Yes—it's a thing.
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Catalina flies again

Signs editor Lee Dunstan recently visited a facility catering specifically for a unique and oft ignored part of our community.