Society & Culture
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Forgiven, Not Forgotten
Tony Lungren
His life spiraled out of control. Then, about to crashland, he came to his senses. Tony Lungren describes his journey to God.
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The Generosity Factor
Bruce Manners has discovered that big-hearted people are not intimidated into stinginess by economic hard times.
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The Least of These
Diana Smith
The rejects of society are precious to Jesus. Diana Smith* tells about her friendship with one of these.
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Social Networking: Friend or Enemy?
Miranda Cole
While users know the many positives of internet social networking sites such as MySpace
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An Extraordinary Woman
Avy Curley
Avy Curley was an ambassador for Indigenous Australia. She died earlier this year. Alan Holman tells her story.
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Satisfaction in Action
A disaster can bring out the best in us, but it is sad that it often takes one to do so.
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Tips to Help You Save Time
Donald Wetmore
In our time-poor lives, there seems never to be enough of the commodity. But is that true? Donald Wetmore tells how to make the most of the time you have.
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Mum's the Word!
Miranda Cole
Nothing quite prepares you for life as a first-time mother. I received a lot of good advice from family and friends, but as a computer-age 20-something, I found the internet useful in ways they couldn't
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Thomas Keneally: Meaning is Everything
Sheridan Voysey
Sheridan Voysey spoke with one of Australia's foremost writers about his encounters with faith and meaning.
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Knowing
Malcolm Potts
The future is all about knowing, and when you know the future, what do you do with the information? Malcolm Potts gives one clear answer worth heeding.
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The Ecstasy of Doing
Samir Selmanovic
Samir Selmanovic considers the roles of "rules" and practice in the religious experience of falling in love.
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Fresh Air Blows
In the world of political PR and spin, no matter its colour, truth is often a casualty. But it seems it is not dead yet, reflects Daniel Reynaud.
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From the Ashes
Adele Nash
Just days after devastating fires ripped through rural Victoria, Adele Nash spoke with one family who'd lost everything. Almost.
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It Isn't All About Today
Samir Selmanovic
In a world focused on now, religion offers a larger perspective, urges Samir Selmanovic.
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Wealth
Recent times have been marked with tumultuous financial happenings. Daniel Reynaud considers the implications.
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An Australian Christmas
Darren Croft
Darren and Rosie Croft share what Christmas means to their family.
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Have a Better 2009
Mark Kellner
If there's one thing almost everyone on planet Earth would like, it's to have a better year in 2009 than we had in 2008. There are tons of resources online to help us in this quest, whether it's health, education, jobs or, perhaps, spiritual matters. Let'
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Ben Carson: The Faith of a Surgeon
Jarrod Stackelroth
Jarrod Stackelroth explores the life and faith of one ofthe world's bestknown and "gifted" neurosurgeons.
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The Beginner's Guide to Church
Many of us do not go to church. Some of us have never been. Christine Miles talks about what to expect and how to prepare.
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The Fundamentalists we Need
Samir Selmanovic
In a world reduced to a marketplace, we need more-not less-of the right kind of fundamentalism, urges Samir Selmanovic.
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Casey Stoner
Glenis Lindley
Glenis Lindley reports on Young Australian of the Year, professional motorcyclist Casey Stoner.
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ICC Saving Children
Every October, the world thinks about poverty. Brad Watson tells of one group who is helping.
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Telling the Truth
Andy Andrews
To Andy Andrews telling his kids that going to jail begins with lying seemed extreme. But then he thought about it more.