Grant us wisdom and courage
I marvelled at the words of an old hymn this week, ‘Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage for the facing of this hour!’, words that seem so appropriate for this moment.
Working beside men
The Great Physician
It is my desire that healthcare workers may come to know Jesus, the Great Physician.
Caught between two worlds
Hearts in colours
We spread out paper and simple art supplies. Nothing is complicated or technical, but to these women whose daily lives are shaped by displacement and feelings of helplessness, gentle guidance is necessary as we begin to transform blank pages with colour and form.
Conversations about food and faith
I remember it clearly. My simple stir-fry had opened up a genuine and open conversation with a stranger about my faith in a God who loves and cares for the amazing world He has created. How did that happen?!
Of Cars and Karma
A Buddhist friend in Australia asked for my help in buying a used car. He was frustrated after several unsuccessful attempts, disappointed and baffled by the experience; after all, he had done nothing particularly bad in his life. For a Buddhist, the law of karma means that bad deeds result in bad consequences, so why him?
God went ahead of us
We were absolutely delighted with the amazing, warm hearted and friendly responses from asylum seekers.
Serving our country
For us as a family, life is taking a different pace.
More than the sum of our parts
Pottery became a path to friendships with people in communities whose faith and worldview were utterly unlike mine. In the process, we exported hundreds of containers of pottery, brought substantial income into some of the poorest communities, and shared about the wonderful hope we have in Jesus.
Vocational training for a new future
Daily life is marred by sounds of the fighting only kilometres away, and bombs explode in the night.
Life to the Full in the workplace
Interserve Partners have developed a caring, multicultural workplace which intentionally invests into their employees.
The church continues
This church community was eager to gather and learn more about this Prince of Peace, and not even physical distancing would hinder them.
Roses in the wasteland
In a time of upheaval, God is bringing transformation to the lives of those in Southeast Asia.
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.
Second chances
For the first time Sarah didn’t feel despised or discriminated against. Gradually she started to smile more, chat with other parents and, most importantly, enjoy her relationship with her son.
We can only look to our Lord
With social distancing in place, and people staying home, this is good, but in a country where so many people live paycheck to paycheck, “no work” means “no pay”.
God give you strength
At the end of virtually every interview with a refugee who was asking for assistance we couldn’t provide, they would stand and say “Thank you” or “Peace be with you”. And as they left, with frustration fading from their eyes, they would simply say, “God give you strength”.
Living an Abundant Life
Equipping refugees with mental health skills, for more abundant life
Ambassadors of love
His face brightened as he realised that God is good and would look after him.
