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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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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.

Dec 10 · by

Live with longing

Elliot Keane invites us to learn to live with our longing and let hope come forth.

Dec 09 · by

DAY 15 - The Woman Bent Down

Tamie Davis helps us to see how Jesus raises women up.

Dec 09 · by Alison and Jasmine Cox

Holding onto the promise

Alison and Jasmin Cox on their experience of clinging to God’s promise when life is turned upside down.

Dec 08 · by

Longing to breathe

Dr Byron Smith reflects on the last chapter of the last book of the Hebrew prophets with its yearning for God’s arrival.

Dec 08 · by

DAY 14 - A Tale of Two Stories

Erica Hamence returns to Judges 19-21 to see what else it can tell us about gender-based violence.

Dec 07 · by

DAY 13 - God’s Attention

Erica Hamence asks what can the inclusion of the rape and murder of the concubine in Judges 19-21 possibly have to say to us?

Dec 07 · by

The God who comes to comfort

"A new kingdom is being established and during the times we feel weak in the building and tired in the waiting, God endures.” Steff Fenton reflects on the hopeful announcement of Isaiah 40.

Dec 06 · by

DAY 12 - Our Refuge

Our anonymous author is a clinical psychologist, who shares her own experience of family violence, and now works with victims of domestic and family violence.

Dec 06 · by

A new path that reconciles

Andy Mitchell examines the inequality and injustice that permeates our society as we long for the reconciliation, healing and joy envisioned in Isaiah 35.

Dec 05 · by

Longing in the last days

Nathan Campbell explores how Israel’s longing for God to dwell with them was fulfilled in Jesus. It is his presence with us that shapes our longings for the future.