Lest We Forget
Did you know that the phrase “lest we forget”, which we use to commemorate those who died in warfare, came from the Bible? “Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!” So the context is God, not those who have died.
Focusing on Jesus
The current season of Lent - which commenced on March 2nd - offers us an opportunity to do just that: keep our focus firmly on Jesus.
The shortest Psalm and the greatest wisdom
Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible: just two verses, approximately thirty words. The message is powerful, especially for those who struggle with worry and anxiety. Here’s four take-away points from it.
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…
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.
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.
The Family, A Man’s Greatest Battle Cry
The family is man's greatest battle cry. Learn how a relationship with Christ equips men to stand victoriously in a raging spiritual battle.
The Christian’s Mental Health Self-Care Kit
For those living with a mental health condition, self – care is particularly essential to help keep ourselves in the best of health, and hopefully to make our condition more manageable. What this looks like for each individual can differ from person to person based on varying factors such as genetics, mental health, location, and…
5 Things A Depressed Christian Doesn’t Want To Hear
In 5 things not to say to a depressed Christian Pastor Darryl Eyb puts into words what others going through depression often don’t like to hear and offers practical ways we can offer help to those who have depression. I’ve struggled with depression for several years now. Words that come to mind are disorienting, numb…
Unplugging to Recharge our Batteries in Quiet Stillness
Recently I came across an article on Psychology Today describing how our technologically advanced young people are experiencing ‘Nomophobia,’ a word to describe the fear they are experiencing of going without their mobile phones. Our kids today don’t know what life is like without one. The workforce is so technologically advanced that we are being…
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
In John 1:1-5 we learn that Jesus came from heaven. The Word Became Flesh – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.In him was…
Bible Society Australia Contributes to Bible app Make Over
Bible Society – According to Eternity News, marking 200 years of the Bible in Australia, The Bible are contributing to help the world’s most popular Bible app get a makeover! “To mark 200 years of the good book in Australia, YouVersion is offering Aussie users of the Bible App a chance to join the celebrations…
A Biblical Perspective On Mental Illness & The Role Of The Church
The bible is the greatest resource a Christian can possess for spiritual growth. According to the bible, after the fall of man, all human beings are affected by sin. We use to live in the perfect human and spiritual condition in the presence of God which the bible discribes as, “The Garden of Eden.” Sin separates…
What makes aifc different?
Our Christian bible based counselling courses attract men and women from all over Australia. aifc takes a comprehensive and balanced approach to counselling training that integrates psychology, theology and spirituality. Theology helps us know and grow in God’s ways and increases our understanding of our need for Him; psychology an awareness of self and spirituality…
The Miracle of Easter – The Resurrection of Jesus
The resurrection of Christ is the most significant, if not most important miracle of the Christian faith. His resurrection showed people that the Gospel message Jesus came with was real and that God has absolute power over life and death. Apart from all the prophecy concerning the coming of Jesus, there is overwhelming historical evidence…
