The Day Jesus Messed Up His Nice-Guy Image

By: Sheridan Voysey

I have the great fortune of living in Oxford. Tolkien wrote his books not far from where I live. Shakespeare used to lodge down the road. And with a short walk to Oxford University’s Keble College, I can see one of the world’s most famous paintings of Jesus—Holman Hunt’s The Light of the World. It’s a touching painting, but the picture of Jesus it presents gets quite messed up each Easter. Read more

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Could You Leave Me with a Scar?

By: Neri Morris

In her debut single ‘Scar’, Missy Higgins belted out these deeply real and authentic lyrics: Read more

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When Clean Water is Just a Dream

By: Stephen O’Doherty

Papua New Guinea ranks among the world’s most disadvantaged nations when it comes to access to clean water. Read more

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The Leader is the Chief Sacrificer

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

My mother was the chief sacrifice in our family. She was a little lady, seemingly unimportant to others. There was nothing outstanding about her at first glance. Most people wouldn’t have looked twice at her. But she gave everything for her husband and her two boys. And by everything, I mean everything. Read more

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Strong Back. Soft Front. Wild Heart.

By: Elaine Fraser

True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are. – Brené Brown. Read more

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Chocolate Coated Easter Marshmallows

By: Susan Joy

I’m thinking you want healthy treat options for your family this Easter. There’s no need to miss out on Easter traditions when healthy marshmallow bunnies and chickens can be made with additive free ingredients and coated in homemade or dairy-free organic chocolate. This recipe is vanilla flavoured, see my Pink Marshmallow recipe to make both colours. Read more

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Communicating to Teens That Sex Is a Sacred Affair

By: Michael Ross

“I’m a Christian, but I don’t understand why the church creates so many rules for sex,” 17-year-old Alex says. “Where in the Bible does it say it’s off-limits for singles? And what if I don’t ever want to get married? Does this mean I’ll have to remain celibate?” Read more

Nut-Free Hot Cross Buns

By: Susan Joy

A delicious nut-free version of Hot Cross Buns. These traditional Easter Buns have a more bread-like texture than regular gluten-free muffin style Hot Cross Buns. Spiced with cinnamon and allspice and glazed to add a beautiful shine to their tops. Perfect for school lunch boxes. Read more

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What You Didn’t Know About ‘I Can Only Imagine’s’ Lead Actor, J.Michael Finley

By: Laura Bennett

With pop music at our disposal 24/7, it’s easy forget that behind every great song is a great story. Inspired by the death of his father, Mercy Me lead singer Bart Millard wrote ‘I Can Only Imagine’ to process what he’d seen happen to his Dad, and what it would be like to stand in heaven before God. Read more