A couple of years ago the Brisbane suburb of The Gap experienced a storm of cyclonic proportions. There was a lot of damage to property, including The Gap Presbyterian Church, where my friend Chris Perona serves as pastor. Their worship center was rendered unusable by the storm, I don’t think the congregation ever worshipped in …
Here are some prayer points and news copied from this page at the Creek Road Presbyterian Church website: Prayer Points Prescare – Aged Care Facilities: pray for Groundwater at Maryborough and Alexandra Gardens at Rockhampton experiencing disruption because of flooding. Rockhampton Presbyterian Church With the floodwaters now rising in South East Queensland and even Northern …
What is the character of Christian prayer? Ray Ortlund: “I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.” Luke 11:8 “Impudence” is the key word. Other versions show “importunity,” “persistence,” “boldness,” “shamelessness,” …
The celebration of Christ’s birth brings a time of raised persecution against Christians around the world. Don Sweeting summarises. What did you say you wanted for Christmas? Many Christians around the world just want safety and justice. Say “Christmas around the world” and you might think of quaint customs of how different ethnic groups celebrate …
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