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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Dec 25 · by

Miracles and tragedies

In the heartbreaking mix of miracle and tragedy, God is with us. Jackie Stoneman reminds us of God’s faithfulness as we long for justice.

Dec 24 · by

Challenge, expectation and opportunity

Naomi Wolfe invites us to listen in times of challenge, expectation and opportunity.

Dec 23 · by

Longing to belong

Helen Lockwood reflects on the baby who draws all people together.

Dec 22 · by

The worship of waiting

There is profound worship as we wait in this in-between space, where lament and hope exist side by side.

Dec 21 · by

What are we longing for?

“Jesus is usually not the kind of salvation we are looking for.” Tara Conradt reflects on the unexpected twist in the Good News story.

Dec 20 · by

Longing for peace

Melissa Lipsett reminds us that in a world of turmoil and conflict, peace is given to even the smelliest and least attractive members creation.

Dec 19 · by

An invitation to trust

Chris Morphew reflects on the profound lesson of trust that we learn from Mary and Joseph.

Dec 18 · by Jonathan Cornford

A new creation

In the wake of November’s ferocious bushfires, Jonathan Cornford is longing for healing and renewal.

Dec 17 · by Sam Chan

The cost of parenting

Sam Chan reflects on the intimate relationship of love which God offers in response to our longing.

Dec 16 · by

Active longing

Action and longing go hand in hand. Jessica Morthorpe reflects on the hope of climate action.

Dec 15 · by

Joy in longing

As we sit in a place of longing, Emma Pittman reminds us that amongst the anguish there is joy and hope.

Dec 15 · by

Rulers and powers

Claire Harvey Dawson reflects on the nature of power and where it sits in today’s world.

Dec 13 · by

The gift of faith

Anna McGahan reflects on the longings of Mary and Elizabeth.

Dec 12 · by

Longing in The Struggle

Brooke Prentis reflects on generations past, present and future, and the longing for Aboriginal justice in the midst of The Struggle.

Dec 11 · by Martin Sutherland

Looking for the new

As we wait and long for something new, Rev Dr Martin Sutherland reflects on the mercies of God in which we hope and rejoice.

Dec 10 · by

Prevention is Better than Cure

Erin Sessions closes our series of 16 days of prayer by calling us to face the ‘tools-down’ national crisis.