Messages of hope

As Christmas approaches, the world seems to glow just a little brighter. From fairy lights on houses to candles held at carols by candlelight, light has become a powerful symbol of the season. But beyond the sparkle and...

Many people think of God as some mysterious force floating around the galaxy and entering into our lives via coincidence or miracles. The important message of Christmas is that God actually entered our world...

‘Sometimes I think we can be infatuated by those big faith moments, yet actually it's more the gradual hearing and growing in that relationship with God is what he wants and then him sustaining us through.’ What is it...

‘They had already labelled her, never to do anything, never to be able to walk, talk or do anything. But I see the determination in her, I will not let the disability make her be disabled.’ Chris's daughter, Rachel, was...

‘No one is immune to domestic and family violence’ Professor Sarah Wendt has dedicated her life to understanding the impacts of domestic violence and hearing the stories of victims and survivors in Australia. Hear her...

Listen to Deena's powerful story of finding hope in homelessness. Watch the interview with Deena on our YouTube Channel. Read Deena's poem here - 'Mercy Mercy'

'You know you have that little voice in your head saying I should be able to manage I should be able to do this this and this all of it together. You know you feel like you should be able to do it all.' Life can be...

‘How much of what happens in the spiritual world do you think impacts on your day-to-day living?’ Judging by the number of horror movies out there, our society seems to have quite the fascination with the spiritual...

‘Lutheran Media – Celebrating 80 years of blessings’ Throughout the life of Lutheran Media ministries in Australia and New Zealand, we’ve seen advancements in technology, name changes, financial constraints and much...

‘I think science has helped us to see how much God loves us. Because you know, he has given us the ability now to see the galaxies and things like that, the extent of the universe. But he has also given us the ability...

“We were in this little plane, caught in a thunderstorm and the pilot said – I’m sorry guys, we’re not going to make it, we’re gonna go down - and man, that makes you think about living and dying!” Death is not a topic...

'I was yelling at the kids. I would just start raging, "You never do anything. It's always left to me, blah, blah." I’d just go on and on until I was exhausted. Then I felt absolutely awful because now I'm the worst...

‘When driving in the Australian bush and you see a kangaroo on the road, all the old farmers used to tell me that it’s not the one you see that will get you, it’s the one you don’t see. So, is life just a random set of...

‘We were lying in bed one day and I’m just leaning on my elbows like this and she’s there looking up at me and talking and she just said - Who are you? It ripped me apart.’ It’s hard to imagine what it would feel like...

Foster caring is something many families in Australia might consider at some point, but ultimately choose not to for many reasons. It's challenging to care for children with traumatic backgrounds. There are lots of...

Every child has the right to belong, to be loved, and to have a safe place to call home. Unfortunately, we live in a world where that isn't always the case, but there are some whofeel a specific calling to step into the...

‘Over 80% of Australians crowd together in cities and large towns yet so many feel alone. Have you ever faced such a lonely time? Do you feel there is very little to hold on to, to keep you going in life? There is a way...

‘So, I had lunch with mum and dad yesterday and I just realised how much they’ve aged, and I don’t think I’m ready, I’m not ready for the change!’ We hear about the fact that we’re living in an ageing society but what...

Have you ever heard or used the saying, ‘I remember when...’? Remembering who we are is important to us. Listen to Richard as he shares stories of his grandfather and his journey of memories. When diagnosed with...

‘I think if we really take to heart that we’re actually God’s creation ourselves and he wants to work with us, then we can make a huge difference in the way we manage the land that we’ve been granted. We’re only...

‘Every little element that I see, and I touch, and I hear, and I feel, is all part of God's creation. In what I do in my yard, in what I do on my verge on my side street, I care for God's creation. We can see it...

‘You’re fired!’ These are not the words you want to hear – ever! Are you struggling with an uncertain future due to job insecurity? This uncertainty can cause an incredible amount of stress in your life and in the lives...

‘I said, that's it. Isn't it. You always get your way. And I walked out. I was really great. Wasn't it? Here am In supposed to be teaching reconciliation and you know, this is, this is humanity at its best. Isn't it?...

'A doctor’s job is to cure sometimes, to relieve often and to comfort always.' Do you like visiting the doctor?For some people the only way you’ll get them to go to the doctor is in the back of an ambulance! Listen as...

‘You just feel so helpless. You feel that there is no way out, you feel like I am so totally stuck in this place.’ How many men face mental health challenges due to work or life stressors but feel unable to talk about...