Christ left us an example of sacrifice to cultivate genuine friendship. Drawing from the teachings in Philippians, let’s strive to make our churches places of authentic friendships.
Tag: peace
This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus—the most influential Leader the world has ever seen—I’ve been thinking about leadership.
Our world is wracked by war and suffering and yet, when we remember Christmas, we are encouraged to heal hurts and be peacemakers, even with our enemies.
The first Christmas was about Jesus but it was also about that quiet connection with unconventional people and the lives that were changed as a result.
In a world that is increasingly polarised and where a number of prominent international conflicts are raging, peace is needed more than ever.
We’ve seen miracle after miracle after miracle . . . it’s just been an absolute blessing.”
Every year in Australia, May 27 to June 3 marks National Reconciliation Week, a week that encourages reflection on and work towards a reconciled future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Bible offers us multiple verses on reconciliation which are relevant to all kinds of relationships, from familial to national to spiritual.
The messages emphasised the importance of rest and quiet time with God.
From confusion to clarity: A family's journey to finding the true church for their children.
