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Why forgiveness is not a formula

I’ve never been good with equations or formulas – and I’m not just talking about the mathematical variety. I’m thinking … More

Bible, forgiveness, formula, formulas, God, healing, john eldredge, love, Neil Andersen, prayer

It’s good to cry

I’m fascinated by tears of the emotional variety (as opposed to those you get from cutting up onions). Why do … More

bonding, crying, healing, hope, refreshment, sadness, tears

Hand the glass over.

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, … More

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The walking wounded

Today my family found itself in the waiting room of the hospital emergency department. As it turned out our son … More

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What makes you come alive?

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because … More

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Jesus sees our suffering

One of my favourite Biblical characters is the woman who’s been bleeding for 12 years before she meets Jesus. According … More

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He understands scars

In a group discussion recently we touched on the topic of scars. One person described them as beautiful (emotional or … More

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia, and loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over good food or an unusual tea. She works as a part-time journalist and bible college student, and her dream ministry would combine her love of writing and acting.

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