http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/ en mark@sydneyanglicans.net Copyright 2008 2008-11-24T01:01:47+10:00 http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/two_minutes_can_make_a_difference Answering four simple questions could make all the difference to how you view the internet in 2009. Answering four simple questions could make all the difference to how you view the internet in 2009. 2008-11-24T00:01:47+10:00 Mark Hadley http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/muslim_testimony_insight Neighbours and Friends has helped several Iranians who have found Christ in Sydney, and paid the price of family isolation and/or potential danger as a result. One of these is Mary*, who grew up as a Muslim in Iran, but cannot return in safety due to her conversion to Christianity in Sydney. This is part of her story. Neighbours and Friends has helped several Iranians who have found Christ in Sydney, and paid the price of family isolation and/or potential danger as a result. One of these is Mary*, who grew up as a Muslim in Iran, but cannot return in safety due to her conversion to Christianity in Sydney. This is part of her story. 2008-11-23T23:35:37+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/john_fry_insight This week, Sydneyanglicans.net speaks with John Fry, a member of St John’s, Beecroft, about his ministry to the Iranian community for the past seven years. Mr Fry has visited Iranian detainees in Villawood Detention Centre and is helping new migrants settle into life in Australia through Neighbours and Friends, an organisation he co-founded with Amir Mesrinejad This week, Sydneyanglicans.net speaks with John Fry, a member of St John’s, Beecroft, about his ministry to the Iranian community for the past seven years. Mr Fry has visited Iranian detainees in Villawood Detention Centre and is helping new migrants settle into life in Australia through Neighbours and Friends, an organisation he co-founded with Amir Mesrinejad 2008-11-23T23:30:32+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/with_the_government_on_your_side When we hear of international government handouts to keep major banks afloat, it’s easy to forget that ordinary Australian employees have had access to significant government contributions for some time now, through Government Co-Contributions to Superannuation. Life Matters When we hear of international government handouts to keep major banks afloat, it’s easy to forget that ordinary Australian employees have had access to significant government contributions for some time now, through Government Co-Contributions to Superannuation. 2008-11-16T00:01:25+10:00 Anglican National Super http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/foundation_focuses_on_even_better_care The Foundation For Aged Care, established in 1984 as the charitable arm of Anglican Retirement Villages, plays an important role in raising funds to improve the quality of life for residents and clients. To date, it has contributed some $22 million and seeks to provide more. Life Matters The Foundation For Aged Care, established in 1984 as the charitable arm of Anglican Retirement Villages, plays an important role in raising funds to improve the quality of life for residents and clients. To date, it has contributed some $22 million and seeks to provide more. 2008-09-29T00:59:25+10:00 Anglican Retirement Villages http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/investing_in_uncertain_times All financial investments involve some degree of risk. Regardless of the types of investment options you have chosen, you should realise that the value of your investment can fall. Life Matters All financial investments involve some degree of risk. Regardless of the types of investment options you have chosen, you should realise that the value of your investment can fall. 2008-09-29T00:58:12+10:00 Anglican National Super http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/lost_and_found The director said to me in an encouraging way, ‘Only one more day of shooting, then home,’ but I wouldn’t let myself relax. Too much time overseas has taught me that it’s never really over until you’re stumbling over your luggage on to your bed. The last few days of The Life of Jesus documentary shoot have proved to be the most eventful, without a shadow of a doubt. The director said to me in an encouraging way, ‘Only one more day of shooting, then home,’ but I wouldn’t let myself relax. Too much time overseas has taught me that it’s never really over until you’re stumbling over your luggage on to your bed. The last few days of The Life of Jesus documentary shoot have proved to be the most eventful, without a shadow of a doubt. 2008-09-27T21:13:38+10:00 Mark Hadley http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/expected_surprises Paul told Timothy, ‘Everyone who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted’ – I think that goes for film crews who attempt to tell the truth as well. Paul told Timothy, ‘Everyone who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted’ – I think that goes for film crews who attempt to tell the truth as well. 2008-09-24T05:38:49+10:00 Mark Hadley http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/half_way_what_a_day The last four days have probably been some of the most exhausting international work I have ever done – and some of the most revealing. The last four days have probably been some of the most exhausting international work I have ever done – and some of the most revealing. 2008-09-19T05:30:06+10:00 Mark Hadley http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/out_of_the_dark_shadows Jing Wei* clutches a small Bible, opened to Romans 8:28. Through an interpreter, his softly spoken words assert: “I believe God is true, God loves us and I believe all things work together for our good”. Jing Wei* clutches a small Bible, opened to Romans 8:28. Through an interpreter, his softly spoken words assert: “I believe God is true, God loves us and I believe all things work together for our good”. 2008-09-17T01:01:41+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/in_need_of_a_guide Have you ever heard the expression, ‘In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king’? I think it has some relevance to my involvement in the last few days of the Life of Jesus shoot. Have you ever heard the expression, ‘In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king’? I think it has some relevance to my involvement in the last few days of the Life of Jesus shoot. 2008-09-15T07:39:05+10:00 Mark Hadley http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/professional_tourists I am convinced that there are more pieces of rock that originated in Israel outside of its borders than currently exists inside – thanks to the millions of tourists it plays host to every year. The crew of The Life of Jesus documentary series are not immune. I am convinced that there are more pieces of rock that originated in Israel outside of its borders than currently exists inside – thanks to the millions of tourists it plays host to every year. The crew of The Life of Jesus documentary series are not immune. 2008-09-13T06:46:08+10:00 Mark Hadley http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/lights_camera_but_no_action I’ll admit it – when they told us that they had lost eleven of our bags, including most of the camera equipment, I felt a glow of pleasure. I’ll admit it – when they told us that they had lost eleven of our bags, including most of the camera equipment, I felt a glow of pleasure. 2008-09-11T06:25:32+10:00 Mark Hadley http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/worldly_thinking_in_prosperity_teaching What does God want for us? Is it a good job, nice house, money to give to others? Is our focus to be using worldly possessions to demonstrate godliness? What does God want for us? Is it a good job, nice house, money to give to others? Is our focus to be using worldly possessions to demonstrate godliness? 2008-09-10T01:01:58+10:00 Simon Rose http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/insight/a_case_for_secular_schooling Public schools play a role in building a healthy society by promoting shared values. In contrast some argue the growth in a vast range of religious schools creates insular ghettos. Can Christian teachers do more to model an inclusive curriculum? Public schools play a role in building a healthy society by promoting shared values. In contrast some argue the growth in a vast range of religious schools creates insular ghettos. Can Christian teachers do more to model an inclusive curriculum? 2008-09-08T01:01:21+10:00 Jeremy Halcrow