Messages of Hope
Real stories. Real hope.
FORMATS
This booklet is available in print and digital download editions.
Overview
Can Christmas be merry for a family struggling through unemployment, alienation, and terminal illness?
‘What Is Christmas?’ conveys how this season can be a complicated and difficult time of the year. For families working through hurt feelings, strained relationships – even the oncoming death of a loved one – Christmas can be a trying time. The best things about Christmas are often those impossible to put a price on – time spent together, renewed love, and the true joy the birth of our Saviour brings.
For many, childhood memories of Christmas are magical-bright lights, and cherished time with family members. Sometimes, however, the passage of time makes those memories distant and elusive and leaves one wondering whether it’s possible to recapture the wonder of Christmas.
The booklet concludes with ‘Where do you find yourself this Christmas?’ Wherever that place might be, the reader is reminded that God’s gift of love in Jesus Christ can heal every wound and repair every broken relationship.
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What is Christmas?
Each episode of our regular podcast is accompanied by free resources that provide hope, encouragement and advice for navigating the difficulties and challenges of daily life.
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What is Christmas?
Each episode of our regular podcast is accompanied by free resources that provide hope, encouragement and advice for navigating the difficulties and challenges of daily life.
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Podcast Episodes
The Messages of Hope podcast
The Light of Christmas
Listen to Bishop Paul’s message about how the light of Christ shines in the darkness and brings hope to our lives this Christmas.
Episode
What If God Was One Of Us?
Rev Adrian Kitson explores the question “what if God was really one of us?”.
Episode
The Light of Christmas
How can we be a light in this world of darkness?
What If God Was One Of Us?
Do you think God is far away and out of your reach?
PRAYER REQUEST
Would you like us to pray for you?
We believe God is at work in all things, draws near in challenging circumstances, and loves each and every person fully and unconditionally.
If you would like us to pray for you or for someone you know, we encourage you to send us a prayer request. Our team would be happy to keep your situation in our prayers.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Support Services
Professional help is always available
Across Australia and New Zealand, God richly blesses us with counsellors, psychologists and medical professionals who are able to offer help, support and hope throughout life’s challenges.
If you have found the themes or topics contained within this episode challenging or confronting, we encourage you to reach out to one of the following professional support organisations.
