Star ‘quits Hillsong’ after pastor’s affair
Selena Gomez has reportedly quit Hillsong, the church she has followed for years, following pastor Carl Lentz’s infamous cheating scandal.
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: Love came down at Christmas
Christmas will be very different this year, writes Chris Sparks
View ArticleCHRISTMAS DAY: Spreading the message of the season
With attendances limited, see the messages of two of our religious leaders on holy day
View ArticleOUR SAY: The birth of Hope
SPIRITUAL MATTERS: Chris Sparks talks of the hope that the future may bring – whatever the circumstances
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: So much hinges on a name
‘Names are very important. Everyone responds well if we remember their name when meeting for a second time. And while most of us seem to struggle, others are very good at remembering names.’
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: Charting our spiritual course
It’s a question all of us ask when faced with small, everyday decisions, writes Chris Sparks
View ArticleWhy Jehovah’s haven’t joined child sex abuse redress scheme
A Jehovah’s Witnesses spokesman has revealed why they’re yet to join the National Redress Scheme for child sexual abuse victims.
View ArticleReligious group’s plans for former cricket stadium at Casino
The building was a roller skating rink, indoor cricket centre and driver training facility. Now it’s been bought by a religious group.
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: Living lessons learnt
Chris Sparks reminds us that education is more than just learning what you are told
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: Dodging the proverbial bullet
It’s not possible for us to avoid all the curved balls that life throws at us, writes Chris Sparks
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: A Personal Word
Chris Sparks reflects on his lost love of reading and the wonder it brings.
View ArticleHillsong founder’s shock decision amid sex scandal
The founder of scandal-plagued church group Hillsong will hand over the global reins to ‘younger’ pastors following a barrage of lawsuits.
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: Willingness, not ability, is the issue
We have the ability to respond – but are we willing to take response-ability, asks Chris Sparks
View ArticleMan stabbed housemate in chest and left him to die
It was only after the victim called his parents to say goodbye, believing he was dying, that someone came out of their room in the house and helped the victim.
View ArticleValentine DV offender isn’t getting the message
First he got his mum to deliver roses on Valentine’s Day to his former partner, then he swam to her and showed up at her church in breach of court orders.
View Article‘Toxic’ rule sees beloved priest abandoned
A beloved Sydney priest has exposed toxic attitudes within the Anglican Church, after an archaic rule has saw him rejected despite decades of service.
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: Can you feel the love?
‘The prayers God is especially fond of are those we pray for other people. These are the ones that really get his motor running.’
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: The light that delights
‘Light is essential if we are to see clearly and not fumble around half-guessing where we are or in which direction we need to go. That’s why the description of Jesus as the light of the world is so apt.’
View ArticleSPIRITUAL MATTERS: Strong foundations key to stability
How resilient are we to absorb the shocks of disappointments and grief and failed relationships and physical illness that habitually come our way?
View ArticleHub for our heroes: Plans to find veterans a home in Mackay
Hopes are building Mackay’s hidden veteran community could find a new home more than 15 years after the Mackay RSL club shut its doors to the public.
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