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Shared Loss

Beaudesert Baptist Church – Josh Cocks I am intrigued by Jesus’ actions when His close friend Lazarus died.  Though aware of what was going to happen next, He joined Mary and Martha’s mourning and the shortest verse in the Bible was recorded, ‘Jesus wept’ (John 11:35).  Grief is not a lack […]

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By Fr Ken Spreadborough It seems that at around this time there are many major events, especially sporting events.  For example, State of Origin, Football World cup, Commonwealth games, Open Golf, Wimbledon Tennis as well as others such as the Logie Awards.  Within each of these there are participants who […]

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JESUS OFFERS US A PERSONAL PEACE

Prepared by Rev. Barry Walker, Scenic Rim Uniting Church Jesus’ words, “Peace be with you,” in our Gospel message is more than a comforting phrase — it is a declaration of what life with Him is meant to hold. As believers, His peace is not something distant or abstract.  It […]

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Temples of the Holy Spirit

By Fr Tomi Alexander, St Mary’s Church St Paul says something pretty amazing in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20: “Your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit.” When you really think about it, that’s huge. A temple isn’t special because it’s big or beautiful — it’s special because God lives there. […]

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A Better World

By Pastor Josh Cocks, Beaudesert Baptist Church Our family is growing.  No Jade and I are not expecting!  In the last six months we have had two weddings and gained a son and daughter.  It was a delight to be able to officiate at their ceremonies and of course share […]

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We do not walk alone

By Scenic Rim Uniting Church In times of uncertainty and change, it is easy to feel disconnected or overwhelmed.  Yet as a community of faith, we are reminded that we do not walk this journey alone.  God’s presence surrounds us, steady and unchanging, offering peace in the midst of life’s […]

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Peace be with You

By Fr Tomi Vattukulathil “Peace be with you.” These were the first words the risen Christ spoke to His disciples—frightened, confused, and locked away in fear.  Two thousand years later, this greeting still echoes with urgency. In an age marked by wars, conflicts, and deep human anxieties, the message of […]

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Imagine a World

By Jason Wilcox Imagine a world where humans will not use an object once someone has used it for evil and outside its intended purpose.  For example a car someone used to hurt others, so out of principle, all humans have discarded cars.  Now they’ve done the same with rope, […]

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Living Well Together

By Peter Venz, Scenic Rim Uniting Church In a world that often feels hurried and divided, the call to live well together has never been more important.  Within the tradition of the Church, ethics are not complicated rules designed to burden us; they are guiding principles shaped by love, justice, […]

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Autumn

By Fr Ken Spreadborough Autumn is here.  When I was teaching in Stanthorpe, Autumn was one of the most beautiful times of the year with the multi-coloured leaves on the deciduous trees.  Some people talk about the Autumn of our lives when we use larger numbers to tell our age, […]