Faith is not a ledger to be balanced, a staircase to be climbed, yet so often we treat it as such. We gather our good deeds, counting each prayer, each church service, each underlined verse as proof of devotion. But if faith were merely a tally of spiritual tasks, why do so many still feel […]
The Book of Psalms is a remarkable collection of poetry, prayer, and praise that dares us to bring our whole selves before God. Unlike other scriptural texts that may emphasize doctrine, law, or prophecy, the Psalms give voice to the full range of human emotions—joy and sorrow, hope and despair, gratitude and frustration. In doing […]
Netflix’s limited series Adolescence has gripped audiences with its unflinching exploration of the modern teenage experience to become one the of most-watched series on the platform, particularly focusing on the pervasive influence of social media and the challenges parents face in understanding their children’s digital lives. Beyond its innovative one-take per episode format, which has […]
Whatever happened to Australian Christian music artist Michelle Tumes? Tumes dominated the Christian music charts in the mid to late 90s and early 2000s gaining significant international recognition her emotionally charged and spiritual music, especially with albums like her self-titled album Michelle Tumes (1999) and Listen to the Voice (2002). She was known for her […]
On practically every social media platform emotions spread like wildfire. While laughter may be touted as contagious, it’s anger that often takes centre stage. It’s a phenomenon that’s hardly surprising if you’ve traversed the landscape of X (formerly Twitter) or perused online news article comment sections, where outrage seems to reign supreme. Yet, amidst this […]
In a world that’s increasingly connected through screens and notifications, there comes a time when we need to pause and reflect on the impact of our digital lives. Many of us have become accustomed to the constant hum of social media, where we’re endlessly exposed to curated images of other people’s lives, their achievements, and […]
Pictured (from left to right): Luke Lee, Rev. Myeongcheol John Oh, Carol Mason, Rev. Simon Hansford, Rev. Ingrid Robertson and Rev. Glen Spencer On 30 July, Willoughby Northbridge Uniting Church announced their extraordinary gift of $1.5 million to the Synod Growth Investment Fund. A decision not made lightly, this gift is an inspiring way to […]
Review: A Die Hard Christmas There has been an annual debate in our household about whether Die Hard is in fact a Christmas film. It has all the right elements. It is set at Christmas time and has a Christmas soundtrack for starters. This in turn sparks the debate about what in fact constitutes a […]
Over its three decades in print, Insights magazine has had international journalists, award-winning photographers, university lecturers, and countless creative people behind its pages. It has also been the voice of the Uniting Church for its many contributors who have told us the ‘why’ of their ministry and their passion for the denomination they hold dear. It has also articulated […]
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