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What is the message we are taking out to the world when we think of mission? In our pluralistic world we can be frightened of people's reactions when we say that Jesus is the only name under heaven by which we can be saved. Tim Thorburn gives us a wake up call, shows us why 'no other name' makes sense and why we should have the confidence to proclaim it.

It's an often controversial topic - should we participate in short-term missions? Howard Spencer looks at the pros and cons of short-term missions, what effect it can have on participants, and what it means for the future of global mission work.

Guangyao Un reviews The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

Mark Barry reviews the Oscar winning film There Will Be Blood.

At the beginning of the uni year it's tempting to take on more and more activities - but how much is too much? Keren Moran gives us some tips on balancing your uni life as a Christian.

Is webSalt jumping on the Valentine's Day bandwagon? No! But we do think it's time to ask...what's love got to do with it? Make sure you download this excellent issue.

Douglas Fyfe reviews Peter Bolt's new book: Living with the Underworld.

Rebecca Jee reviews the romantic comedy, 27 Dresses.

Guangyao Un reviews the latest Coen brothers film, No Country for Old Men.

Mark Barry reviews Al Stewart's new book: Men - firing through all of life.

Mark Barry reviews a recent release from Youthworks - Still Deadly - ancient cures for the seven sins.

Ahh holidays. Time to rest and relax. But the summer break isn’t just an excuse to slack off and let things slide - it can be a time of nourishment as well. Kim Mansfield gives us some tips on how to use our holidays wisely.

Kim Mansfield gives us some tips on how to get the most out of your National Training Event experience this year.

Kamal Weerakoon gives us the low-down on a book that everyone should read to prepare for NTE.

How do you make sense of the complex book that is Hebrews? Mark Barry shows how Peter Adam's book The Majestic Son opened Hebrews up for him.

How do you prepare for mission? Rebecca Jee gives us some handy ideas on what to do before, during and after our NTE missions.

Matthew Meek reviews "Nothing in my Hand I Bring", a timely publication in light of next year's Catholic World Youth Day, 'looking at the key issues which continue to divide Protestants and Catholics and assessing them in the light of the teaching of Scripture'.

Who's Mark Driscoll? You really HAVE been hiding under a rock! Read the latest webSalt to find out why Mark Driscoll is Nat Clarke's homeboy.

Can we use Harry Potter to evangelise people? Greg Lee shows us how.

Lachlan Orr has a look at the way we actually converse with the people around us and how we can present the gospel in our conversations.