Giving something away can help us find ourselves
By Wendy Rush Unlike generations that have gone before us, we live in an age of entitlement, within a society that is structured around “I” and “me” and the expectation of instant gratification as the reward for everything we do. While we scream loudly about our rights, how often do we hear about our responsibilities? And while we scramble over others to reach the dizzy heights of prosperity, how often do we overlook the miracle of...
I was hungry and you fed me, a stranger and you invited me in
As Australians we are proud of our nation’s ideal of a ‘fair go’. What would this look like in practice if we lived accordingly to Jesus’ words in Matthew 25, often referred to as ‘the Inasmuch Sermon’? Article by Rev Dr Lynn Arnold AO What if our national anthem and motto contained a powerful Gospel message? No country does that, does it? Not quite. Yet a dependency of Australia, Norfolk Island, has the solitary word ‘Inasmuch’ as...
Brenton Ragless: a time, a place and a purpose
Moving from weather presenter to the Channel Nine news desk earlier this year was yet another stage in a journey that Brenton Ragless sometimes likens to an episode of Mr Squiggle. Rise talks to him about his career, his life, his faith and what the future may hold. Article by Wendy Rush. Weather – or not? When Brenton Ragless finished year twelve at Blackwood High School he had no clear career path in mind and television was not ‘on...
Finding Jesus in the Christmas Frenzy
By Rev Dr John Beasy Each year I visit Melbourne in late November to chair the National meetings of the Australian Baptist movement. During this time, I take a walk down the Bourke Street Mall. On each occasion my attention is drawn to the huge crowd of people gathered around the Myer shop-front. People are lined up and the lines extend along multiple window displays. People of all ages stare in amazement and wonder at the creative...
Super Love Keeps Dami Grounded
Super Love Keeps Dami Grounded Article by Richard Miller, Compassion Australia Photograph by Paul Mergard Dami Im talks about the special relationship that has helped her to keep her X-Factor experience in perspective. You might recognise her from Channel Seven’s The X Factor: the statuesque young woman in impossible heels and glamorous costumes, her winning smile, her quiet grace and poise. Even if you’re not a...
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