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As Christians, we are called to love every human, created in the image of God. We respect each person's inherent dignity. But that does not mean we must be forced to affirm their behaviour. Could the Manly Sea Eagles have chosen an even more inclusive [...]

The National Church Life Survey reveals some fascinating insights into what Australians really think about Jesus, Christianity, Christians and churches. What do non-Christian Australians think of the Church? What do they think of Jesus? What do they think of Christians? If you listen to much [...]

Many who deride Christianity fail to see that the moral underpinnings of Western society rely on the Gospel, and a post-Christian society may not be palatable to them either. They are cutting off the branch on which they sit. The West is becoming post-Christian. Fewer [...]

Even as we rejoice that the Roe v Wade regime is over, we must remember to treat those in favour of abortion with kindness, and continue to do what we can to establish a culture of life. 'The Constitution does not confer a right to [...]

Human beings are not self-referential creatures. We have an innate desire for something transcendent, a reference point beyond ourselves. We are made for God. ‘Your days are numbered, Maverick. Your kind is heading for extinction.’ So said a US Admiral (played by actor Ed Harris) [...]

The modern attempt to situate all meaning in the self has led to an increase in anxiety and depression, along with a decline in resilience. Instead of basing our identity on God, we look elsewhere for our purpose and are inevitably disappointed. We’re the first [...]

If you are uncertain about the need for Australian legislation protecting the basic human right to freedom of religion, or perplexed about the paralysis of the Religious Discrimination Bill, tune in to these fantastic bite-sized videos with clear explanations about our current situation. Religious freedom [...]

The recognition that, despite our innate differences, all human beings are equal in dignity, is an idea peculiar to Christianity, which laid the groundwork for modern democracy. Australia elected a new Prime Minister on Saturday night, namely Labor’s Anthony Albanese. While the election went smoothly, [...]

Amid the scrum of earthly politics, let us keep our eyes fixed on Heaven, remembering that although governments are important, they are not the ultimate solution to all our problems. Let us be thankful for our democracy, though it may entail a messy process; and [...]

As we shed our traditional Judaeo-Christian values, our worldview has radically changed, including our expectations of life, of others, and what we base our identity upon. Feelings trump reason and suffering is unacceptable. Over 200 years ago, a revolution was launched across the West. Or [...]

We have become too comfortable in the West, unwilling to risk our earthly security in standing up for truth and freedom. How have we come to this juncture, and is there a way to become brave again? Stories of Ukraine keep filling our headlines and [...]

The resurrection of Christ, which we commemorate during the season of Easter, changed the fabric of reality and has repercussions for our lives today. For most people today, Easter is a long weekend spent with friends and family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxQUMUseGag But as British journalist Peter Hitchens [...]

Over 4 million Ukrainian refugees have crossed into Europe since the war began, with 350,000 entering Hungary thus far. I spoke to a friend of mine, Abel Lukacs Kiss, who is a Hungarian Christian aid worker with Dorcas Ministries [1], to understand the situation on the ground, [...]

As Communist China becomes increasingly belligerent and exerts its control across the globe, we need to prepare our defence and strategic industries to avert a hostile takeover. At present, Australia is in no shape to keep the CCP at bay by itself. Since World War [...]

Can human standards of morality be explained by the evolutionary mechanism? Or do we require a God Who established the laws of our universe? Our secular culture often uses evolution to explain why we’re moral creatures. It’s popularised by thinkers like evolutionary psychologist Jonathan Haidt [...]

What does just war theory have to tell us about the situation in Ukraine? Would establishing a no-fly zone alleviate the suffering, or escalate the war? Our screens are filled with crying mothers and bombed-out maternity hospitals. Traumatised Ukrainians walk their devastated streets, howling with [...]

Various thoughts on morality, faith and governance, regarding the current conflict in Ukraine, precipitated by Russia. War is a terrible thing, but we have everlasting hope in Christ. Two Thursdays ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Ukraine was meant to fall in 48 hours, crushed under the [...]

"Families in God's Plan" is a Biblically-centred book that traces God's purpose for families in His heavenly plan of salvation. It contains honest, down-to-earth wisdom and practical advice. I used to think I was a patient, long-suffering, gracious person. And then I became a parent.  [...]

A review of how the Religious Discrimination Bill came to an ignominious end, with lopsided media coverage and emotive claims. Last Monday, many well-informed Christians thought Australia might have a Religious Discrimination Bill by the end of the week: a bill that would enshrine common-sense [...]

Should vaxxed Christians speak up against vaccine mandates -- mandates that prevent the unvaxxed from working in many industries? Or are vaccine mandates something that we should accept without question from our government, like so many other COVID policies? The Unseen Impact of Vaccine Mandates [...]