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Faith & Life

When Faith Heals: Recovering From Spiritual Abuse – Part 2

Recovering from spiritual abuse is possible. Practical, biblical steps toward healing, from re-centring on Jesus to finding a safe, healthy church community.
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Faith & Life

When Faith Hurts: Recognising Spiritual Abuse – Part 1

What is spiritual abuse? Learn to recognise the signs in yourself, in others and in church communities, and why keeping Jesus at the centre is the cure.
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Faith & Life

Dual Citizens

What does it mean to be dual citizens? Reflecting on Australian citizenship and our heavenly one, and how Christians live faithfully in the world but not of it.
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Faith & Life

Before + After

What changes when we're born again? The 'before' and 'after' of Christian life, from darkness to light, and the lifelong transformation of sanctification.
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Faith & LifeJesus

The Dark Heart Of Christmas

Christmas holds both joy and sorrow. A reflection on the darker side of the Christmas story, why Jesus came, and the hope he brings into our darkness.
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Faith & Life

Gideon’s Fleece + The Dark Night Of The Soul

What is the dark night of the soul? A personal reflection on Gideon's fleece, looking for a sign from God, and learning to step out in faith through the dark.
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Faith & Life

Keeping The Faith

What does keeping the faith look like after excommunication? A personal reflection on leaving a rigid community and holding to Jesus in repentance and trust.
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Faith & Life

Crossing Over

Life is full of crossings, from birth to adulthood. A reflective look at the greatest crossing of all: being born again in Jesus and passing from death to life.
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Faith & Life

Fidelity In Friendship

What does fidelity in friendship look like? Biblical wisdom on loyal, faithful friendships rooted in God's goodness, beyond mere utility or pleasure.
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Faith & Life

Living Intentionally

Living intentionally is about who we are becoming, not just what we do. Five practical, faith-filled ways to live with purpose and mindfulness each day.
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Faith & LifeProgressive Christianity

Sex + Gender

What does the Bible say about gender? Drawing on science, the human genome and Genesis, a case that sex and gender are binary, held with truth and care.
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Faith & Life

New Beginnings

God is all about new beginnings. Drawing on Ruth, Nehemiah and the new covenant, find hope and fresh purpose when your Christian life feels stalled or hopeless.
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Carrie Shaw October 26, 2026

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Carrie Shaw October 26, 2026

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