By: yesHEisAt an early age, Christian Gray Hering knew he wanted to help people. He dreamt of being a missionary and pursued that by becoming a member of a missions organisation. That was until he faced a crippling battle with anxiety.On the other side of anxiety, having overcome this battle,...
By: Laura BennettHave you ever had a curly question for God?In our most vulnerable, broken moments – and, really, in all of 2020! – tough questions can pop up, but we don’t always know where to take those questions, and how transparent we can be about our uncertainties.Earlier...
By: City Bible ForumWe live in a time of much fear, uncertainty and difficulty – we are suffering from a loss of control. Yet some claim that Jesus is the answer to our deepest fears and insecurities. But is this answer just too convenient and easy?On this episode of the Bigger Questions...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezPeople crave adventure. Most of them look for “fake” adventure through various forms of entertainment, whether it be sport, movies, or gaming. Unfortunately, however, when the screen gets turned off, people end up right back in their typically very unadventurous...
By: Brittany AnnA few weeks ago, my son mentioned to me that a few boys were picking on him at recess.Apparently they were calling him names, and it made him sad. As his mum, I hate that he has to go through that. But I also realise that it’s a part of growing up, and that it’s my job...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezWe’re good at pretending that we’re in control of everything, and we’re good at pretending we understand everything as well. But if we’re honest with ourselves, we have to admit that there are many times in our lives when we just don’t...
By: Danni SynotLoss and grief, whether it be death or another form of loss, changes people, how can it not?We all have our own ways of processing pain, some of us withdraw, some cling, some get stuck for a while, not wanting to let go, or not wanting their loved one to be forgotten, some are angry...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezIf you have appendicitis, you can’t be cured by eating more, or wearing nice clothes, or having a bath. You can’t be cured from the outside-in. You need an operation. You need to be healed from the inside-out.Most of us live our lives the wrong way around. We try...
By: Clare BruceAn unflinching account of Christianity’s worst failings through history – and its greatest contributions to society – has been named Australian Christian Book of the Year for 2020.For the Love of God: How the Church is Better and Worse Than You’d Ever...
By: Tania HarrisJarrod was an Australian farmer facing the worst drought of his life. For months he had done everything to steward his resources and use best practises to manage the farm that is home to his wife and their six children.The fight to stave off depression was a daily one. Farmers...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezWhat’s the hardest work you’ve ever done? Perhaps it was when you were asked to do something at school or at work that was beyond your skill level. Perhaps it was some really physical work on a blistering hot day. Perhaps it was giving birth.But none of those...
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 few years ago I was diagnosed with a heap of food intolerances, which meant I...
