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A blessed life
Just as we often see a grand entrance into a magnificent building, so Psalm 1 gives us a grand entrance into the whole book of the Psalms. In six short verses it presents…
Introducing the KYB study: Wrestling with life – Ecclesiastes
CWCI Australia has recently released another Know Your Bible (KYB) study. Shortly, KYB groups from throughout Australia will be exploring the book of Ecclesiastes together. This series…
CWCI Australia National Safari to the Western Australia Wheatbelt and Goldfields
The CWCI Australia Southern Wheatbelt and Goldfields National Safari in the south of Western Australia began in 2020 following difficulties in the….
Thirsting for God
I was recently reminded of a time many years ago when my husband and I were walking in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Not being used to Canada’s…
Melanesia News
What a busy few months it has been for CWCI Australia’s ministry to Melanesia!
At the end of May, Country Advisor for Vanuatu, Jacqui, travelled to Port Vila to…..
Five exhortations
I must admit I searched for a more ‘user-friendly’ word than ‘exhortations’ – but I couldn’t find one. To ‘exhort’
someone is to strongly urge them to do something; to give them a warning or advice; to appeal to…
CWCI Australia Cape York and Cairns surrounds National Safari 2024
On Saturday 27th July, the Cape York National Safari starts with Cross Cultural Awareness Training. This is a new Initiative in its scope and format. We will seek feedback from….
Finishing well
At the end of this month the Paris Olympic Games will begin. The motto for the Olympic Games is ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’, and we see many records…
Introducing the KYB study: Rebellion and Grace – Romans 1-8
The newest KYB study has just been released. Shortly, groups from throughout Australia will be digging into the book of Romans in the New Testament. This series of 9 studies will look at the…..
The true vine
What a night it has been! The disciples have just shared the meal we call the Last Supper with Jesus. And I’m sure that their brains are probably reeling as they try to…
CWCI Australia South-West Queensland National Safari
Southwest Queensland has enjoyed some welcome rain in recent months but still there are areas that have missed out. We join this region in prayer for rain where…
Lord of the harvest
This devotion is intended to complement the 2024 CWCI Prayer for the Nation program being held throughout May. When the people of Israel entered the Promised Land…
CWCI Australia Kimberley National Safari
Every year CWCI Australia sends small mission teams to reach out and connect with women living in rural and remote areas of Australia as part of their Safari ministry. In 2024…
Introduction to the KYB study: Ancient prayers for modern people – Prayers of the Old Testament
Know Your Bible (KYB) groups across Australia are excitedly getting ready to start the newest KYB study: Ancient prayers for modern people – Prayers of the Old Testament. This KYB study will look…..
Breakfast on the beach
Remember when Jesus was on trial, how Peter swore with curses that he did not know him? He did it three times. Then the rooster….
Autumn 2024 – Bond Newsletter
Four times every year CWCI Australia produces the Bond Newsletter. It includes updates, happenings, personal stories, and devotional encouragement from Events, KYB…
Jesus on trial
In John 11 we see an amazing miracle: Jesus brings Lazarus, who has been dead for four days, back to life. Now you would assume that on seeing such a miracle, people would believe that Jesus was indeed the Son of God, just as…
Would you like to know more about KYB by Correspondence?
“Would you be able to let me know more about KYB by Correspondence, please?” This is a question that I regularly receive from ladies….
Joy to the world!
The 18th century poet Isaac Watts is one of the most prolific and celebrated writers of Christian hymns. His popular hymn ‘Joy to the World’ is sung…
Listen to him! The Gospel of Luke (1:1-9:36)
Know Your Bible (KYB) groups from around Australia are about to commence the newest KYB study—Listen to him! The Gospel of Luke.
KYB uses a question and answer learning style….
Unending love…amazing grace
As the new year begins, it’s good to be reminded that, even before he created the world, our Father in heaven chose to pour his love……
A message from our President
This has been another exciting and challenging year for CWCI Australia! Women are continuing to have the opportunity to grow in Christ through sharing….
A new day dawning
The old man gently cradled the baby in his arms. He’d held babies before, but this was different. At last, this was his own flesh and blood! Zechariah marvelled that……
Celebrating 40 years of KYB by Correspondence
During 2023 we have shared several inspiring stories. This month, Rebecca shares her 10-year journey as a KYBC student….
I lift up my eyes…
Some years ago my husband Terry and I arrived in the little town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. As we walked around this picturesque…..
Jars of clay
Social influencers are people who build a huge number of followers on social media. These followers engage closely with the influencer and sometimes…..
Tasman National Safari
In a little over a week the 2023 National Safari to Tasmania will begin.
The TASMAN Safari of 2021 was a great success, after…
Celebrating 40 years of KYB by Correspondence
During 2023 CWCI Australia has celebrated 40 years of KYB by Correspondence (KYBC). In early 1970 CWCI was made aware of the need for a….
Forgiven
John Bunyan’s Christian allegory ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ tells of a man who lives in the evil City of Destruction. He feels a deep sorrow because he realises….
CWCI Australia Melanesia Director—recent visit to the Solomon Islands
We appreciate the many women who pray regularly for the ministry of CWCI Australia across Melanesia. Our Melanesia Director….
Grateful Praise
Unlike the rest of our country, the territory of Norfolk Island celebrates Thanksgiving. It was introduced to the island over 100 years ago by….
Raised with Christ – Part 2
We saw in Colossians 3:1-11 that when we come to Christ, some amazing changes take place in our lives. When we believe….
CWCI Australia Far West NSW, Riverland, and South Flinders SA National Safari
The Western NSW National Safari has moved across the Border into SA this year. There are still many Far West NSW towns that…
God works in an amazing way through a KYBC connection
How could it happen that today I had coffee in Bundaberg with my KYB by Correspondence student from Texas, USA? It comes….
Raised with Christ – Part 1
When we come to Christ, some amazing changes take place in our lives. God’s graciously saves us from sin and death….
New addition to our “History”: Addendum to Far Beyond Expectations
Have you visited the “About” page on the CWCI Australia website and read our history? History provides us with a sense….
Celebrating 40 years of KYB by Correspondence
I have been a KYB by Correspondence mentor since 2010. I read in a CWCI magazine that there was a need for more….
King over all the Earth
The coronation of King Charles III took place on 6 May. King Charles is the new British monarch, but he also reigns as figurehead over fourteen….
CWCI Australia National Safari to Pilbara Mid-West, WA
The CWCI Australia National Safari to Pilbara Mid-West Western Australia for 2023, leaves Jandakot Airport…
Celebrating 40 years of KYB by Correspondence
I first heard about KYB nearly 30 years ago. My mother-in-law went to a KYB Bible Study each week – occasionally leading her group and…..
CWCI Australia National Safari to North West Queensland
CWCI Australia’s first National Safari for 2023 takes off on Sunday 23rd April for two weeks. The Safari Team of…
The Day of the Lord
Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he was taken in the clouds, back to his Father in heaven (Acts 1:9-11). But throughout….
Celebrating 40 years of KYB by Correspondence
We are regularly sharing stories from women who do KYB C studies. This month we hear from Leane, a student, and Holly, a mentor…..
CWCI Australia Melanesia Director to visit the Solomon Islands
CWCI Australia’s ministry spreads across to the Melanesia area of the Pacific Ocean. One of the countries where….
Dead or alive?
It’s a popular outdoor concert and the numbers are always huge. Excitement fills the air. The crowd…..
Celebrating 40 years of KYB by Correspondence
When a student commences KYB by Correspondence they are allocated a mentor to assist them with their studies. Mentors play a vital….
Prayer from a Cave
Just imagine you are a fugitive and have to hide from your enemies in a cave. What sort of prayer would you offer up to God? Psalm 57 is…..
Celebrating 40 years of KYB by Correspondence
Imagine that after 25 years of living in the inner city your husband accepts an offer to go and work in a completely different area….
Pressing On
Philippians is the known as the letter of joy. Yet Paul wrote this letter while he was a prisoner, most likely in Rome. Many of the churches….
Why we invite our friends to KYB
KYB girls from South West Rocks, NSW. Their KYB groups have been operating for a combined total of 59 years! Invite friends to KYB because…