Blog Category: Faith
A Vulnerable God – Part 2
The past eighteen months have been such an interesting and distressing time for the whole world.
A Vulnerable God – Part 1
Of all the multiple ways our human brokenness shows up, probably none is more insidious and prevailing than shame. Shame whispers (and sometimes shouts)...
Baby Steps are the Hardest
Every new beginning starts with one simple, and seemingly impossible question: but how?
4 Tips to Start Again Strong – A Guide for Humans
New beginnings are part and parcel of all transitions. Those of us who have grieved endings and weathered heavy storms over the last year know that starting again is never easy.
Preparing for Christmas
Two thousand years ago, before the birth of Jesus, John the Baptist urged the crowds to surrender their brokenness and pain to God and in so doing clear away any obstacle that would prevent Jesus from having full access to their hearts (Mark 1:3). John’s message is the same to us today. In the lead up to Christmas,…
Easter 2020
This year, Easter weekend may look somewhat different to other years. This year, we may feel stuck inside our homes. This year, the media reports may be gloomier than ever. This year, we may not be going on our traditional family holiday. This year, we may not be able to gather with others to celebrate…
Stewarding Christmas: How to Avoid the Three Christmas Traps
Three traps to avoid during Christmas if we want to celebrate in the right spirit of the season, which is about God's unconditional love.
Fasten Your Gaze Onto Jesus
Susan Daniel points out that Jesus paid the ultimate price for our salvation and it is by fixing our eyes on Him that we have hope, joy and love.
7 Ways To Reduce Stress At Work Before Christmas
Life can become hectic and stressful in the rush to accomplish all of our tasks at work before Christmas. Here are 7 ways to help reduce stress at work.
A Christian Look At ‘The Will’
In this devotional with Susan Daniel, we take a look at the significance of the will and what it means to line up our will with God’s will for our lives.
God Come Search My Heart – Weekly Devotional with Susan Daniel
Susan Daniel marvels at God’s greatness, sacrificial love, grace, power and holiness that transforms our lives, if we allow Him in.
Faith is The Hope for Living – Devotional
Susan Daniel’s devotional teaches us that Faith is the hope for things yet unseen, allowing us to weather the storms of life.
Remembering What God has Done For us
There are many great reasons to remember what God has done for us. Scripture encourages to look back, remember and give thanks.
10 Ways To Give Back To The Community This Christmas
Christians have so much opportunity to demonstrate the love of Christ to the homeless and the needy. Bless others by giving abundantly.
Put On The Armour, Keep Watch & Pray
aifc's weekly devotional with the instructions given to God’s children to watch, pray and put on the full armour of God in preparation for spiritual battle.
Gen Z and Millennials – Spiritual Insights Into The Connected Generation
A study by Barna Group in parnership with World Vision, has uncovered spiritual insights, pressing issues and concerns of Gen Z and Millenials.
Come Follow Me – Weekly Devotion – With Susan Daniel
Jesus said, "Come Follow Me." Susan Daniel reminds us that we can always return to Christ when we've fallen away as there's no condemnation in Christ.
What Makes A Husband Great? – 10 Traits That Stand Out
Men who seek to be a great husband can learn from Jesus Christ, whose definition of greatness begins with serving others.
The State of Mental Health in The Australian Church Community
There’s a growing need for our church leaders to be adequately equipped to provide others with emotional and mental health support.
The Lord Is My Banner – Devotional
Susan Daniel’s devotional reminds us all to seek God for all the challenges we face and to praise Him for all that he has done and continues to do for us.
R U OK? Everybody Hurts
12 September is national R U OK day – a special day for raising awarenesss about sucide prevention, on which we are encouraged to ask others “are you okay?”
Understanding and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) – Owen Robinson
Join Owen Robinson for an aifc Short Course on 'Abuse' to learn about domestic violence and other forms of abuse. For a limited time only.
Weekly Devotional with Susan Daniel
Staff members are blessed to receive a weekly Devotional message from Regional Director Susan Daniel. Staff members received this one on 26 August 2019.
20 Date Ideas For Cultivating Closeness & Connection
These 20 date ideas can help cultivate closeness and a bond between you and your spouse. Learn why we need to take the time to invest in our relationships.
