Apr2024
Doin’ it all to the glory of God
by Helen Brinkman
In the Hoff family, teaching isn’t the only thing that runs in the blood. So does the sentiment embroidered on a family tapestry hand-sewn by Rob Hoff’s maternal grandmother Elsa Sickerdick: ‘Faith without service means nothing.’
Apr2024
Dwelling in God’s word: lifting the veil of silence
by members of the LCA’s Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Taskforce, Hidden Hurts Healing Hearts campaign
Have you ever heard stories of violence or abuse from your community or from within your family? These stories are often hidden and rarely talked about. People who have suffered abuse, violence or controlling behaviours are often silenced and ashamed.
Feb2024
Dwelling in God’s word: what does Jesus have to do with how we see ourselves?
by Emma Strelan
How we should think and feel about our physical appearance seems to be an everchanging concept.
Feb2024
New life in old stamps
by Helen Brinkman
There’s special symbolism in a small wooden Christmas tree sitting in the local Lutheran church in the regional Victorian town of Nhill.
Dec2023
A simple showcase for Scripture
by Helen Brinkman
Okay, hands up everyone who has attempted to read the entire Bible from beginning to end! How many of you completed the task? Whether you succeeded or failed, the fact is that reading Scripture end to end is not an easy undertaking!
Dec2023
Dwelling in God’s word: what is our mission?
by Kathy Matuschka
Just as Jesus lived in a certain place at a certain time among certain people, we also live, work and play in proximity to certain people.