OSCaR: a story about software
On the face of it, software development can seem like a stodgy business, and it wasn’t what Chris had in mind when he and his family left Adelaide. But this project has already had an impact on Cambodian society, and the kids Children In Families follows up every day.
As for me and my house
“Why would you be surprised that your children are willing to serve in hard places?”
Expedition to the Middle East
"As I flew into Jordan and looked out at the desert and the now-dry streams, I thought of the words of Isaiah 41:18 and I imagined God pouring fresh rain in the desert and seeing all of those riverbeds flowing with water. Even more than that, I imagined God pouring out His love to the people of this land."
A refugee comes to stay
“What followed changed my life … I had a vivid vision of Jesus carrying the cross.”
University Witness
At a university in Australia, we have a witness among Muslim students, with a weekly Bible study and a bookstand. Students from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and other countries join us to hear about Jesus.
Borderlands
We need people skilled in understanding complex social, multi-cultural and multi-linguistic contexts. We need to mobilise those who are willing to live far from the ‘happening places’ in mission and be in for the long haul to be a part of community transformation.
The ministry of being there
Simply sitting alongside the mother, hugging her, holding her baby, and showing love brought comfort.
A prayer for Christmas
Thank you for giving us your Son, this most precious gift.
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.
Seeing the invisible
First impressions can be deceiving. As I started to get to know the women here, I began to understand that they are only “invisible” if we do not take the time to see them.
Maria’s story
“I love to see the joy in my employers’ eyes…they took someone from absolutely nothing at all, and taught her how to grow.” Maria's story // Arab world
Go with God
My initial “call” came in response to human need. I attended a missions conference and the speaker told of the desperate need for the gospel among Muslim nations.
Thinking about good stewardship
I find myself wanting to support these businesses even though I am not a ‘die-in-the-ditch’ organic consumer. The social, environmental and health outcomes offer an excellent wholistic context in which to minister to the owners, employees, other farmers and customers.
Faith, environment and mission
Caring for creation draws us closer to the Creator and helps us to practically and biblically love our neighbour.
Watching God’s grace work
Her name was Kiruba, which means ‘grace of God’.
We are Kingdom Gardeners
Interservers show how God loves the world—His people and His creation—in many different ways.
The truth will set you free
I told her that if she had another 10 children they should all be normal. Then realised what I had said and said, "Well maybe not 10, maybe 5!" In the midst of this she was both crying and laughing but she was delighted to know that she had no risk of any future children being affected.
The work of walking humbly
Not being able to speak has provided me with an opportunity to observe, to slow down, to listen and to pray.
The Richter effect
“They have lived sacrificially to help the people of this marginalised area. But, being from another province, they are considered outsiders …”
God went ahead of us
We were absolutely delighted with the amazing, warm hearted and friendly responses from asylum seekers.
Speak up for us
Each week I visit refugees who are being detained in the Immigration Detention Centre. Having left their country in fear of their lives, they now live in a country which does not recognise them or give them any legal rights. My fears pale in comparison.
