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Introduction Some years before he died, the media mogul Kerry Packer almost died of a heart attack. After his recovery he declared that he’d been to the “other side,” and there was “nothing there”. Yuri Gagarin, the first man to circle the earth from space, was reported to have said when he returned, “I looked … Continue reading
Introduction At a women’s conference I went to years ago, the subject of God’s judgement came up. One woman, very bravely, rose to her feet and said, “I simply can’t believe in a God who’d send people to hell.” None of us feels comfortable with that, or if we do, perhaps shouldn’t. But what are … Continue reading
The scientific world is currently agog with the news that scientists working at the huge Hadron Collider in Switzerland have found what they believe to be the Higgs boson, or God Particle. The Higgs boson is seen as one of the final pieces in the puzzle that explains why objects in our universe have mass—and … Continue reading
Introduction I love this time of the year. Christmas is behind us and the new year is about to begin. And as if we hadn’t had enough celebrating, we’ll do some more tomorrow night. Hundreds of thousands of revellers will pour into the city. They’ll cram on and around the harbour to soak up the … Continue reading
Good morning to you! On this Christmas morning let me wish you a very happy Christmas Day. I hope today is a day of celebration for you. It’s a public holiday, so most of us are free from work – and that’s something to celebrate! Perhaps you’re gathering today with family and friends. Why not … Continue reading
Some years ago, a newspaper ran a cartoon at Christmas showing a father and son gazing at the lavish display in a department store’s window. Amidst it all was a sign that said, “Come in and shop! Let’s make this the best Christmas ever!” The caption however had the father saying to the son, “How … Continue reading
Come with me back in time to May 31st 1899, to Janesville Wisconsin. Three men are meeting in a hotel to discuss and implement an exciting ministry initiative – an initiative that will have significant implications for the hospitality industry around the world. You see, these three men had been given a vision by God. … Continue reading
Introduction Someone sent me a video clip recently. It was riveting. It featured a young woman with cerebral palsy who bore very noticeable burn marks on her face and arms. She was addressing a packed auditorium. She was a survivor of a late term abortion effected by an infusion of saline, hence the cerebral palsy … Continue reading
20 April 2013 The NSW Council of Churches gives thanks to God for the life and ministry of George Beverly Shea, who died on April 16 aged 104 following a brief illness, and expresses its condolences to his extended family. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of George Beverly Shea, and yet … Continue reading
19 April 2013 Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott should not be swayed by pressure from lobbyists and State Premiers to allow a conscience vote on same sex marriage, the President of the NSW Council of Churches, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, said today. “In view of calls by at least two State Premiers for a … Continue reading
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