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        <title>New topic: &#8220;Australian Election Looming&#8221; by </title>
        <link>http://tradenews.localchristianbooks.com.au/rsdiscuss/forum/topic-15/?recent=22</link>
        <description><![CDATA[How does a Christian decide where to cast their vote when an election is looming? It is not simply a matter of placing ticks in boxes on a ballot paper and hoping your chosen candidate wins their seat. If it were that simple then I would not be writing this blog.

A person with the right to vote in an election also carries a very real responsibility to ensure that their vote is not wasted, or ‘bartered’ away in some back room deal. They need to know what policies their chosen candidate and their political party stand upon.

http://justmeintchristian.blogspot.com/2010/07/faith-and-politics.html]]></description>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;2001 Australian Christian Book of the Year Short List&#8221; by Michael Collie</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[2010(!) Australian Christian Book of the Year Short List]]></description>
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        <title>New topic: &#8220;2001 Australian Christian Book of the Year Short List&#8221; by Michael Collie</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[This year’s Australian Christian Book of the Year Short List was announced on Tuesday, 8 June 2010. The short-listed books are:

‘A CENTURY OF INFLUENCE: AUSTRALIAN STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT 1896-1996’ by Renate Howe (University of New South Wales Press)

‘DESOLATE BEAUTY’ by Trudy Adams (Ark House Press)

‘HEBREWS: A NEW COVENANT COMMENTARY’ by William Dumbrell (Redeemer Baptist Press)

‘LOSING MY RELIGION: UNBELIEF IN AUSTRALIA’ by Tom Frame (University of New South Wales Press)

‘MONTGOMERY OF TASMANIA: HENRY AND MAUD MONTGOMERY IN AUSTRALASIA’ by Robert Withycombe (Acorn Press)

‘THE THIRD CHOICE: ISLAM, DHIMMITUDE AND FREEDOM’ by Mark Durie (Deror Books)

‘THE TRELLIS AND THE VINE: THE MINISTRY MIND-SHIFT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING’ by Colin Marshall &#38; Tony Payne (Matthias Media)

2010 ACBOY JUDGES

ALEX CRAWFORD holds degrees in arts, law and theology. He is a practising barrister in Brisbane. Outside the law, he is interested in books, music and seeing the Brisbane Lions win. Alex is married to Penny. They have three children and attend St Mark’s Anglican Church, Clayfield. He is the secretary of the Mathew Hale Public Library based in Brisbane. 

NANCY KROEGER combines her passion for books and literature with her love of numbers and people by working at Ridley Melbourne Mission and Ministry College. She is celebrating her eleventh year working in the College Bookshop as bookkeeper. Her most recent read was the challenging Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. Nancy is married to a Presbyterian minister and church planter. They have three adult children, two sons-in-law and a first grandchild born this May. 

DAVID STARLING teaches New Testament and Theology at Morling College in Sydney and is a member of Macquarie Baptist Church. He studied English and History at Sydney University and worked as a high school English teacher in Western Sydney before theological study at Moore College and Morling College and pastoral ministry in Sydney’s inner west. He is married to Nicole and has three young children.

JOIN US AT THE AWARD PRESENTATION

The 2010 Australian Christian Book of the Year will be announced and prizes awarded during a lunch at the Robert White Hall, Level 1, 156 Collins Street, Melbourne, on 10 August 2010 at midday (for a 12.30 start).

The awards will be preceded by an address by inspiring 2009 Christian Book of the Year author, Naomi Reed, and an engaging performance by poet, Cameron Semmens. 

$40 per guest. ($10 for Teen Writer contestants.) To book seats call 1300 13 7725 or write to awards@spcka.org.au

Michael Collie
Awards Coordinator
Australian Christian Literature Society
PO Box 198, Forest Hill, Victoria 3131, Australia
Free call 1300 13 7725
Mobile 0423 244 481]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;2010 Regional Trade Shows&#8221; by josholson</title>
        <link>http://tradenews.localchristianbooks.com.au/rsdiscuss/forum/topic-12/?recent=18</link>
        <description><![CDATA[With Perth completed, Adelaide starts in just a few hours. Expecting a great turn-out for the 2-day trade-show.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>New topic: &#8220;2010 Regional Trade Shows&#8221; by josholson</title>
        <link>http://tradenews.localchristianbooks.com.au/rsdiscuss/forum/topic-12/?recent=18</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Well the regional trade shows have begun! The first day @ Perth has been very positive. Many great discussions (and orders) had. A total of 15 wholesalers have been represented. If Perth is any indication of the regionals this year, you won\'t want to miss the one closest to you.

If you could see a change or addition to regionals, what would it be?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;Recent CBAA September Event&#8221; by melinda@heartsong</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[As a 1st-timer to a CBAA event, I must say how encouraged I was by the unity of spirit and purpose I experienced at the Canberra Trade Show. From the moment I walked thru\' the doors to set up my stand, to the last hours of packing up, I was impressed by the care and warmth of everyone there. This wasn\'t the sort of trade event I was used to.

Most secular trade events are characterised by self-centredness and competitiveness no matter the cost, looking out for No.1. Instead, I was overwhelmed by Christ/gospel-centredness, caring for one another, and helping each other work towards a common goal. Praying, reading the Word and worshipping together is truly wonderful.

As a 1st-timer, I was told not to expect too much, but everyone was so encouraging and supportive of Heartsong, and our goals of being good environmental as well as heavenly citizens. So, thank you to all for showing me what Christ-centred business looks like.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>New topic: &#8220;Recent CBAA September Event&#8221; by Scotty</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The recent CBAA was a blessing for me in many ways, but the most impacting was hearing what the members are doing through-out Autralia. From Forbes Christian Bookshop and the work with the refuge; to Open Door Temora being the \'God shop\' with 75% secular trade, and the cookbook they produced with recipes and real God stories from the local Christian elders; to SU Inverell and the unifying work with all churches and local schools; to ABC Store in Cooranbong and their data base management / loyalty programs and community networking to get Bibles to the Islands to replace Jehovah witness text; I could write on and on of these stories. These stories highlighted that as I/we serve where God has called us to serve (foundation), listen to community needs, Jesus will shine through and be The Light on the Hill.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>New topic: &#8220;Decorating your shop for Christmas...&#8221; by admin</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[We found some old Christmas decorations in our shed earlier this year. I think they will probably be classed as retro in another 5 years. But in the meantime they have been relegated to the archives. Just wondering how you decorate your shop for Christmas? Is it just by displaying Christmas stock prominently? Or do you use other props?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>New topic: &#8220;Louie Giglio on Suffering &#38; Relationships&#8221; by admin</title>
        <link>http://tradenews.localchristianbooks.com.au/rsdiscuss/forum/topic-5/?recent=5</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Many of you will have watched <i>Indescribable</i> and probably also <i>How Great is our God</i> - both presentations giving us awe-inspiring glimpses of our God - the Creator. I highly recommend Louie Giglio\'s other talks. <i>Hope</i> is a two part DVD series on the topic of suffering - no pretty pictures - but amazing stories of people resting in God\'s love during difficult times.  Also highly recommended is Louie\'s 4 part series on relationships - particularly targeted at 18-25 year olds. The series is called <i>My really bad date</i>, and while Louie provides great advice on minimising emotional baggage, and having healthy, open relationships - he continually points people to finding fulfillment, approval, and wholeness in our relationship with God. God has put his heart on the table - in the most painful, difficult, sacrificial way - through the death of His son. He has sought out a relationship with us, will we accept the relationship? Absolutely fantastic, engaging talks for young adults and teens.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
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