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The Truth Behind the Verse That Says “Don’t Be Anxious”
Stephen Unwin Stephen Unwin

The Truth Behind the Verse That Says “Don’t Be Anxious”

I’m sure we’ve all seen Philippians 4:6 plastered on a cosy-looking book cover or quoted in a talk at church or maybe even rattled off by a well-meaning friend when we’ve shared something we’re worried about: “Do not be anxious about anything…” But if you’ve had those words spoken to you—whether by an inanimate object or an actual person—I wonder if they’ve always been what you needed to hear?

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A 5 Part Series on Rest
Stephen Unwin Stephen Unwin

A 5 Part Series on Rest

We all need a break sometimes; we all need rest. Work, church, caring and studying can physically tire us out. But sometimes, our need for rest goes deeper; sometimes, our very souls feel weary. We’ll be exploring how God’s gift of rest not only meets our needs, but is also something to delight in.

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A Conversation About… Dealing with Anxiety
Anxious Faith Anxious Faith

A Conversation About… Dealing with Anxiety

We spoke to Dr Sarah, a GP here in Australia, who helped us learn what anxiety is from a medical perspective. Sarah shared with us four things we can all be doing - eating well, sleeping well, exercising regularly, and connecting with others.

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Suicide Awareness
Stephen Unwin Stephen Unwin

Suicide Awareness

For many of us, whether we’ve experienced the effects of suicide personally or not, it probably isn’t a subject that we speak about very often. Yet it is an important subject and one which we as churches and believers need to consider if we are to serve our communities as well as our fellow brothers and sisters in church.

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