Feb2021
The promises of God
by Pastor Tim Castle-Schmidt
Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward (Genesis 15:1).
Feb2021
Festival of Learning a first for ALC
Open to anyone, anywhere, Australian Lutheran College’s (ALC) Festival of Learning (15–19 February) used a hybrid approach to bring people together on campus and online, with the majority favouring a remote learning experience.
Feb2021
Help us remember
by Sue Westhorp
For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide his face from me, but heard when I cried to him (Psalm 22:24).
Feb2021
God’s word brings life in PNG
by Hanna Schulz
The opening of a new biblical translation and literacy training centre in Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province is cause for great joy, says Bible translation advisor and LCA/NZ member Hanna Schulz. The centre’s name – ‘Oroi’io Madei’ – can be translated as either ‘Word of Life’ or ‘Living Word’.
Feb2021
I know exactly how you feel
by Sue Westhorp
Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested (Hebrews 2:18).
Feb2021
The gifts of armour
by Sue Westhorp
Therefore take up the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm (Ephesians 6:13).
Feb2021
Why me?
by Sue Westhorp
The Lord said to Satan, ‘Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man who fears God and turns away from evil’ (Job 1:8).
Feb2021
Stamps make a world of difference
by Helen Beringen
Who would have thought the once-popular children’s pastime of stamp collecting was still alive? Well, not only is it still going strong, but it continues to make a world of difference to communities around the globe through the LCA’s Stamps for Mission program, which has raised almost $446,000.
Feb2021
A stuff-up of epic proportions
by Sue Westhorp
‘Because you did not trust in me, to show my holiness before the eyes of the Israelites, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them’ (Numbers 20:12).
Feb2021
God will provide
by Sue Westhorp
‘So Abraham called that place “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided”’ (Genesis 22:14).