This time of year, people can hardly be advised to take a break and have a rest. Our culture really knows how to enjoy itself at the beach, the cricket, the tennis or some other iconic summertime getaway...
Pray for the peace and prosperity of our cities
We offer our prayers and best wishes to all who were in some way involved in the recent siege in Sydney.
If anything, the events of the past 24 hours have shown how fragile a thing peace can be in this present world. May all Australian Christians be united in their prayers for the peace and prosperity of the cities in which they live.
Let's also pray that we demonstrate the love of Christ in genuine ways to those who will be in shock, confused and angry by these events.