Australian photographer, Mal Austin, presents some of his favoured scriptures explaining why, from the heart of a creative believer rather than the mind of a Theologian. It is difficult not to be inspired to embark on a similiar personal exercise. ...
God wants you to know true financial freedom. It’s true! God passionately wants you to live in the genuine security of His care, fully trusting Him to provide for you. Yet there’s only one way to find true security in turbulent financial times....
Time to Shine is for women who want to balance and resolve issues concerning relationships, work, home, family, and faith....
So many people pray. Sometimes, as a last resort. Other times, as a “duty”. But how many ever discover the sheer wonder and delight of prayer? How many ever unlock the power of prayer in their lives?...
Feel trapped? Stuck in a rut? So weighed down/bound by past experiences that freedom seems virtually impossible? Then this is the book for you. All kinds of Christian women (and men too) in need of a challenging wake-up call will benefit from reading this book....
This book has not just been written for worship leaders, songwriters, and musicians for worship has got very little to do with a stage, a platform or a microphone. ...
Despite outward appearances, many of us face real struggles with our physical appearance, weight and self worth. Welcome to The Body Battle. In this frank and refreshing new book, Sheralyn Bucknell unveils the spiritual basis of The Body Battle in a clear and compelling account. Sharing her own story, and the stories of many of those she has helped, Sheralyn questions the false promises of dieting and fitness regimes and points to the only source of freedom - the cross of Jesus Christ....
AWAKENING will MOVE you! What started as a winter ‘flu’ that couldn’t be shaken turned into a catastrophic event for Jo Raymond. In 2008 Jo fell critically ill to the point where she was dying, Jo knew she was about to leave an incomplete life –as wife, mother and worshipper. Awakening tells of Jo’s experience where she defied all medical expectations and survived cardiac arrest, multiple major organ failure and awoke from a coma. From the confines of Jo’s hospital bed she regained strength, health, courage and began to see life a lot differently receiving the perspective and clarity she prayed for. Jo’s old life was lived largely through self-effort and governed by fear and rejection, now Jo understands the extent of a divine love and the resonance of eternal promises. About the Author Written with honesty and transparency Awakening is a story of love, restoration and awakening to the greatest love we could ever know. It’s a story of how one woman awoke to the realization that she was deeply loved and treasured, and never, ever alone. Jo Raymond began writing at a young age finding inspiration in the insignificant and uninteresting! Her keen observation of detail made for a difficult school life as she spent most of the time day dreaming. As an adult she finally completed an Arts degree at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Though she started writing many novels, she completed none until in 2008 she was inspired to write after a life-changing experience. A keen worshipper, musician and student of life, Jo Raymond serves on her church worship team. She lives in Melbourne with her husband and two beautiful children....
From a world darkened by depression and mental illness comes a message of hope to this generation Gary Blackford is a man with a story to tell. After sinking into the blackness of depression and mental illness to the point of attempting suicide, Gary now tells a story of great hope to a generation struggling with the mind. He begins by taking the reader into the dark caverns of the mind showing his personal struggle. This story may shock some, yet give an incredible insight into what someone suffering from depression and mental illness can go through. Then like taking steps from a dark cellar into the open light, Gary leads us step by step through 9 practical steps into the light. This book has been over 20 years in the making and told in a very real and at times quite humorous way. ...
Justin Gardner did not have a happy childhood. Abuse, violence and rejection led to a life doing and selling drugs as early as 12. By 14, he was out of school and out of home and was living a life of crime on the streets of Melbourne. In fact, some of the people that he grew up with are characters portrayed in the Underbelly TV series. A rough and raw backstage pass into the heart and mind of a broken man’s life, this story provides the heartwarming twist that proves that people can overcome extreme obstacles. With God in your corner nothing is impossible. CrimeSon is an emotional journey and Justin’s honesty and faith will give you an insight into just how powerful second chances can be. ...
About the Author Robyn grew up in South Australia, and became involved in a church at 18 years of age through the Billy Graham Crusade. In 1987 Robyn was diagnosed with bowel cancer, necessitating major bowel surgery from which she made a good recovery. Her husband Terry had many battles with depression, eventually experiencing a breakdown, and left the ministry and the church for ten years. He was later diagnosed with prostate cancer, which spread to bone cancer. He returned to his faith before his death in June 1998. Robyn continues to minister to other women in stressful situations and to share the truths that have helped her to overcome her own difficulties. In 2006, she fulfilled a lifelong dream to tell the inspiring stories of some of the many women who have been a part of her life, by publishing Australian Women of Grace and Australian Women of Courage....