On Monday we will stop for a minutes’ silence to remember those who died defending Australia and our democratic ideals. It is not a celebration of war but a chance each year to remember those who selflessly gave their lives in battle.
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Jokes A priest fell in the ocean while fishing, but he couldn’t swim. However, he knew to float on his back so he wouldn’t sink. When a boat came by, the captain yelled, “Do you need help, sir?” The priest calmly said, “No, God will save me.” A little later, another boat came by and
Quiz 81 – 2 Chronicles is a historical account in the Old Testament that focuses on the reigns of the kings of Judah, starting with Solomon and ending with the Babylonian exile. Dive into the fascinating world of 2 Chronicles with our challenging quiz! Test your knowledge and discover the profound lessons within this biblical passage. Don’t miss the “Deeper Dive” section for insightful interpretations and modern-day applications.
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Each year, All Souls’ Day is an opportunity to remember our loved ones who have passed. We observe All Souls’ Day, also known as The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, on Saturday.
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From the moment in Chapter 12 of the Book of Genesis when God promises salvation to Abraham, the story of the Old Testament people is one of them repeatedly being called to faithfulness. In the Book of Deuteronomy, we listen to Moses, who having just received the Ten Commandments, now tells the people not to regard these Commandments as a list of instructions to be obeyed, but words to be written on their hearts.
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Jokes A man walks into a bar and says, “Give me a beer before the problems start!” He drinks the beer and then orders another saying, “Give me a beer before the problems start!” The bartender looks confused. This goes on for a while, and after the fifth beer the bartender is totally confused and
Many of us will remember sitting final exams at school. It can be a challenging time. The pressure of studying hard, the pressure of parental expectations, the pressure of success, and the pressure we put on ourselves.
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Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem and, on the journey, he has been emphasising what it means to be his disciple. Peter does not get it, refusing to accept that Jesus must die on the cross. The rich young man does not get it, turning away because the cost of discipleship is too high.
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Jokes For all those young people who are about to sit exams, hopefully the following jokes will provide some comic relief. I got caught cheating on my physics exam. Furious, my professor said to me, “I hope you understand the gravity of the situation.”If I had known that, I wouldn’t be in this situation
Many millions of people globally still go without food each day, according to the United Nations. So, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, importantly, highlights the massive problem confronting so many.
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