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How I know my dad will always be powerful

I sat beside my father in the loungeroom, silence filling the air. My boys had been running around, fighting, pushing … More

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In a way, life IS a dress rehearsal

Sometimes we just need an eternal perspective. We need to be reminded that this life is not all there is. … More

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Grief is inevitable, but we have hope

Last week my country was rocked by the news that four people were killed on an amusement park ride on the … More

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Hold on to hope 

Are you going through a hard time right now? While we can’t ‘command’ happiness when life is tough, we can … More

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Stop the fear – trust in the future

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many … More

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Incomparably great power

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to … More

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A glorious returning

I have to admit, I love to paint. Not pictures as such, but walls. I discover a certain satisfaction in … More

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He felt what you feel…

I love reflecting on the words of CS Lewis… In The Weight of Glory, he writes: “The essential meaning of … 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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