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Let’s talk youth and sin

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 05:48:04 +0000

From nude selfie sharing to hard drugs, there’s an abundance of dangerous temptations for today’s youth. Rev Tom Kerr grapples with sin and guiding our young people with a Christ-like love. You’ve seen the news headlines about violence at out of control house parties, teen nude photo sites and the Ice epidemic. Youth, sin and ...

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Revelation: first century speaks to the twenty-first

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 05:13:04 +0000

Much theological debate centres on the apocalyptic and prophetic Book of Revelation but what can be drawn from it for today’s society? Rev Dr Neil Sims reflects on Revelation, its historical context and the questions it poses for us today. This year, I have begun to lead two small groups in a study of the ...

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Looking for peace beyond “Holy War”

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 09:02:04 +0000

For many Australians the word “jihad” means one thing in an age of terrorism, but Dr Aaron Ghiloni explores the complexities and nuances of Islamic struggle and what lessons it offers non-Muslims. I was researching “jihad” on the day the Brussels airport and metro were attacked by ISIL. It could have been any day. Whether ...

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Counting the cost of disaster

QLD Synod Webmaster — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 07:00:59 +0000

Longreach minister Rev Jenny Coombes provides insight into how we can care for people in times of disaster. One of the greatest stressors in my life at present is having to smile and say “thank you very much” to people who bring goods into the area—toys, pamper packs, food hampers, hay and so on—then deal ...

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Making sense of Easter

QLD Synod Webmaster — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 03:00:52 +0000

Conveying the meaning of Easter to people unfamiliar with the story is a job for all Christians, but it can be a challenge. Rev Matt O’Donoghue explores. Easter is my favourite part of the church calendar. It’s just so rich in ways to express ourselves in worship. Everything from a sombre Tenebrae service on Maundy ...

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