Posts with the category “grateful-living”

It’s been five years since Kathryn Rodda’s inspiring pitch for Hope in a Suitcase Fraser Coast captured hearts and earned the Judges’ Choice Award at the Community Innovators Pitch Night. With $3,000 ...  Read More

Settling in Burrum Heads has brought Allan and Maria full circle—to community, connection and fresh purpose. “It’s amazing how God weaves people and places together,” Maria shared. “Before we knew it,...  Read More

This month, Julie Booth shares her story of how God’s care, and the love of her church family carried her through a difficult season.By Julie Booth Earlier this year, life took an unexpected turn when...  Read More

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Recently, Jenna Oatley, Russ Fuller and Mitch Cameron have been using their teaching gifts to introduce the Alpha course into Hervey Bay schools. What began as a small step of faith has grown into a p...  Read More

Recently, Jenna Oatley, Russ Fuller and Mitch Cameron have been using their teaching gifts to introduce the Alpha course into Hervey Bay schools. What began as a small step of faith has grown into a p...  Read More

My name is Di Van de Velde, and hospitality has always been close to my heart. From growing up as the youngest of eight in Adelaide, to serving in church and nursing, God has continually shaped my jou...  Read More

God is working in Mundubbera. What started as a small congregation of just 15 people has become a living testimony of how prayer, unity, and partnership can bring renewal. When members of Point Vernon...  Read More

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Days for Girls – Restoring Dignity, Opening Doors Imagine missing school every month because you don’t have access to basic hygiene supplies. For thousands of girls around the world, this is reality. ...  Read More

Noela & Niel Ensbey have been members at HBBC for around 7 years. Recently, Noela stepped into coordinating the upcoming Smashing Bumpkins Brush Dance fundraiser. Get Out Your Boots for the Kindness W...  Read More

Jaimee’s journey of faith didn’t start in childhood. It was a simple yet confronting question from someone: “Do you think you’d go to heaven or hell?” ......  Read More

Thalia's Story – Hope amid DarknessThis week, we share a powerful story of hope and transformation. Thalia’s journey with anxiety and depression began early in life and led to some of her darkest mome...  Read More

"For we are fellow workers with God. You are God's field, God's building." 1 Cor. 3:12 emphasises the cooperative nature of ministry and the role of believers in God’s work. In amazing ways, our God i...  Read More

Imagine life in Hervey Bay in 1919. It was a rural community with seaside charm, comprised of the separate villages of Pialba, Scarness, Torquay, and Urangan. In the aftermath of World War I, Rev. R. ...  Read More

Morgan Harper Nichols is a Californian writer, artist, and musician.Morgan says that by making things, you can make a difference. By making things, you can tell a story and inspire others to tell thei...  Read More

Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.Psalm 40:5 By Paul...  Read More

By Debbie WilsonI grew up in a very comfortable house that had everything we needed and everything we wanted.So, I found it quite challenging when we started college and were learning to live on a min...  Read More

A good story captivates! It can expose our feelings, help us sort through our convictions, and sometimes help us face our doubts and failures. Some have the power to move and teach us.The world and ou...  Read More

I must stress that ANZAC Day is not, nor should it ever be, about glorifying war. ANZAC Day points to something greater.As a veteran of Afghanistan, ANZAC day carries a great deal of personal signific...  Read More

By David Harrison My wife, Lorrie, and I were married for 65 years on November 30, 2023. We thank God for allowing us to serve Him in various ways during that time.Lorrie passed away in 2023 after yea...  Read More

Excerpt of article sourced from Christian Leadership Alliance, Posted Oct 8, 2021  At a very young age, my parents constantly urged me to always say thank you in response to any kindness or friendly w...  Read More

By Helen Sahl We have an extraordinary country!  I remember returning to Australia after a few years of living in PNG and hearing the sound of an approaching ambulance.  I watched in amazement as cars...  Read More

By Miriam Frangakis On being asked to contribute a 'Gratitude' story for Refresh, I couldn’t resist. I realised that, through God's teaching, being grateful is becoming so natural to me. I often don’t...  Read More

By Johanna Williams Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you.’ – 1 Peter 5: 6-7It would be impo...  Read More

By Matt & Carmen Pampeyan Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27.Bayside Christian Co...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" 1 Thess 5:18 By Karen YoungWhen your heart is full of gratitude, you're one with God. You want to contribute, se...  Read More