In a culture that prizes personal freedom and instant gratification above long-term fidelity, our call as Christians is countercultural.

Just a few thoughts

• "We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion." -- Max de Pree

• May the Holy Spirit penetrate the hearts of terrorists and leaders within military forces and convert them from violence to cooperation, from hatred to love, from war to peace.

• We pray for the children of Australia, that this National Children’s Week will help everyone know and uphold children’s rights

Reflections

• Restoring our relationship with God

• Being Ready

• The Everlasting Arms -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Life-saving infant formula delivered to Gaza

• The World Will be Saved by Beauty

Musical Reflection

• Reconciliation Song