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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Dec 15 · by

Keeping our eyes open

Dr Ross Clifford invites us to open our eyes this season to God's supernatural movements, and to the angelic encounters around us that herald God's goodness.

Dec 14 · by

Silent Grace

Dr Robyn Wrigley-Carr reimagines Zechariah's silence as an unexpected gift, creating space hold the wonder of what God was doing through their family.

Dec 13 · by

The Long View

Tim Middlemiss reflects on the joy of becoming a new dad, and invites us to set our hearts on the future hope promised in Malachi.

Dec 12 · by

Some things never change, thankfully

Three years ago Louisa Hope survived the Sydney Siege. Today she shares her story of faith, hope, reconciliation to help heal the divides in our country.

Dec 11 · by

Day 11: Setting Longer Tables

Melinda Dwight remembers her trip to Israel with leaders from many denominations, and invites us to lower our walls and set longer tables to share with many.

Dec 10 · by

Hope Emerging from Despair

Steve Bevis reflects on what he's learnt from the young Aboriginal people in Alice Springs who gather together at 'The Meeting Place'.

Dec 09 · by

Trees of Justice

For Brooke Prentis the unexpected beauty of the Grasstree symbolises the versatility, strength, and longevity of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders.

Dec 08 · by

The Song of Good News

Leonie Quayle discovers an unexpectedly beautiful deeper meaning behind one of her favourite Christmas carols.

Dec 07 · by Philemon Akao

The Melanesian Fire of Presence

Rev Philemon Akao from Solomon Islands shares about how fire across Melanesia draws us together, and sends us out.

Dec 06 · by

Hope on the Horizon

Dave Hack leaves behind the city lights of Perth for a week on the rough ocean, where he finds hope and peace in unexpected places.

Dec 05 · by

Bending Towards Justice

Eliza Spencer rediscovers through Ezekiel the road to a new spirit, a new heart – replacing a heart of stone for one of justice and hope.

Dec 04 · by

The Drenching Joy of Anticipation

Greg Clarke, CEO of Bible Society, is re-learning to anticipate this season from an unexpected teacher – his a four year-old child.

Dec 03 · by

A Beautiful Answer

Jessica Smith resonates with Isaiah's longing for an answer when God seems so far away, so absent – and finds a beautiful answer in Christ.

Dec 02 · by Andy Abey

The Door of Humility

Andy Abey remembers her time in Bethlehem visiting the Church of the Nativity, and reflects on the humility of Jesus' arrival.

Dec 01 · by

A Beautiful Interruption

Dr Kate Harrison Brennan launches our Advent series with a reflection on Christ interrupting our world in a beautiful, political and dramatic way.

Nov 22 · by

Manus: who has power to help?

Michelle* is a Common Grace supporter and lawyer. We asked her how we can be supporting the men on Manus as they continue their peaceful protest for safety amidst unimaginable conditions.