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World’s most beautiful voice forgiven by Universe’s most merciful God

Posted on 17/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Roy Orbison

Charles Brammall on Roy Kelton Orbison Late December to early April is a big season for God in the Orbison family. We are quickly approaching Roy’s birthday, and have just passed the anniversary of his death in 1988, in Hendersonville… Continue Reading →

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A tragic list of churches for sale

Posted on 16/02/2026 by John Sandeman
St james the great Mount Isa

A list of properties, including churches, for sale following the North Queensland diocese (region) of the Anglican Church going into receivership has been revealed. The lisy of the first properties to be sold includes the heritage-listed St John’s Church South… Continue Reading →

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You have probably never heard a sermon on this subject

Posted on 15/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Ethel May Caterham

Barry Dudding, a not-so-retired Anglican minister, gives a Sermon on Old Age Billy Graham, the American evangelist, once made the comment that he had heard many sermons on death, but he had never heard a sermon on old age. What… Continue Reading →

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Muslim prayers: the Sydney demo and religious freedom

Posted on 14/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Muslim prayers at sydney demo

OPINION The Sydney demonstration that drew thousands of demonstrators to Sydney Square, not only coincided with Evening prayer in the Cathedral, which went ahead, but also a Muslim prayer time – but that was interrupted by police. “‘I’m concerned at… Continue Reading →

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James Van Der Beek, Actor, Seeker, & Man Who Grew Up in Public

Posted on 13/02/2026 by Charles Brammall
James Van Der Beek

Charles Brammall 48-year-old Dutch-American “Dawson’s Creek” leading man James Van Der Beek passed away on Wednesday. His life was characterised by Love, Loss, & Spiritual Awakening: “I don’t think I knew what it was to slow down before… to really… Continue Reading →

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Jewish Aussies and Herzog, meeting the other crowd

Posted on 12/02/2026 by Mark Leach
Isaac Herzog

OPINION Mark Leach, founder of Never Again is Now, was at Monday’s gathering with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. On Monday night, I attended the Jewish community event at the TikTok Centre (International Convention Centre) addressed by the president of the… Continue Reading →

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True North for the blokes of the great southern land

Posted on 12/02/2026 by John Sandeman
True North

Launching “True North,” a new video series for men, presenter Karl Faase said when Olive Tree Media first made The Men’s Series more than 15 years ago, the word “toxic” wasn’t part of the conversation. Answering a question about a… Continue Reading →

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A painting for the Primate

Posted on 11/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Lausanne painting detail

Mark Short, the newish lead bishop or Primate of Australia’s Anglicans, has been given a painting to mark his new role by the Lausanne Movement, which seeks to equip leaders and influencers to fulfil the great commission. A service of… Continue Reading →

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Herzog and Gaza: Why a crowd rallied at the cathedral

Posted on 10/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Rally at the cathedral Feb 26

A large Crowd of thousands gathered next to Sydney’s St Andrews Cathedral last evening. But they were not there for Evensong. Rod Benson was there and joined the rally. Attending the protest rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to… Continue Reading →

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Kings School, a fake headmaster, and The Other Cheek.

Posted on 09/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Kings School logo

From the Editor of the Other Cheek. I got conned. I admit it. A Facebook commentator on a story about the King’s School use of a non-disclosure agreement, in the case of the former head Tony George, took the name… Continue Reading →

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