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In these challenging times that we now live in, it is of vital importance that the church dedicates itself to maintaining a vigilant watch over our children who are our next generation.   I believe that the older generations of Christians -- mothers and fathers, teachers, [...]

Socialism in Nicaragua strikes again, sentencing four Catholic priests to prison for the alleged crimes of “treason” and spreading “fake news”. ‘Anti-treason’ laws, forced through congress by long-term Sandinista dictator Daniel Ortega in 2021, have allowed the far-left extremist government to weaponise the judiciary against [...]

A Leviticus account of rebuke and love. The book of Leviticus contains instruction for the priests and people of Israel, so that they might be holy and live in the presence of God. For some contemporary readers, Leviticus 19:17-18 seems to contain a conflict between [...]

Do we need to remake God to keep the trans activists happy? Why not simply respect His preferred pronouns? Here is a truth you can take to the bank: every stupid and idiotic idea, trend, fashion and ideology that the world is pushing will eventually [...]

“No man is useless while he has a friend,” are the wise words of Robert Louis Stevenson. The poet John Donne said it this way, “No man is an island.” The bottom line is MEN -- we need each other. Better still, we need friends [...]

Inspirational Christian speaker, mentor and surfing champion Bethany Hamilton has made international headlines for having the audacity to speak out against the outrageous new transgender policy of the World Surfing League. Bethany has declared she “won’t be competing in or supporting the World Surfing League [...]

As we continue in our examination of Handel’s Messiah after the Nativity, we come to four Scripture passages used to show the Messiah’s ministry as a prophetic fulfilment. First is an excerpt from Zechariah 9:9–10: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of [...]

A troubling memoir reveals the degradation within the ranks of Australian Catholic clergy. Late in 2022, a group of faithful Catholics gathered in a Sydney church to pray the rosary. Some were parishioners, others had come from afar; all were there for the single purpose [...]

Reading Tozer never disappoints. His reflections on cultivating a deeper spiritual life are timely exhortations for us today. One can argue that pretty much everything A. W. Tozer wrote about or spoke about had to do with the deeper life: that is, with intimately knowing [...]

We all need to pray more -- I sure do. Just in case you are thinking: ‘Here goes Bill again, bashing other believers’ -- not so. If anything, I am bashing myself here, while trying to encourage others. I have not prayed anywhere near as [...]

We were on holiday in Sydney.  My wife and I had a week in the big city in 2014, before attending a friend’s wedding in southern New South Wales. While in Sydney, I wanted to visit a particular site of historical significance.  However, it was [...]

What we should know about George MacDonald. The famous Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister has had a huge impact on so many. His numerous works are still widely read today. As C. S. Lewis once said about MacDonald: “I have never concealed the [...]

An in-depth analysis of Australian politics during the last few decades of societal upheaval and economic woes. What values and principles guide our major parties? In 1999, Australia conducted its largest taxpayer-funded focus group -- the referendum on a republic. Voting in the referendum was [...]

We can learn a lot from Moses and his concern for God’s glory. If you are like me, you may often worry about what others think of you. What should really concern us, however, is what God thinks of us. After all, the fear of [...]

We are living in an era where social breakdown and moral decay are drawing heavily on the state's resources and collective wisdom. The elucidative bankruptcy of the state’s ‘wise men’ is being exposed, as surely as it was in the ancient empires of Egypt and [...]

I didn’t answer when my friend called the other day. I wasn’t ready to hear her apology. I was still angry and in a strange way, I was prepared to stay that way. While I was really missing the fun we shared, angry me had [...]

This new volume offers us plenty of help in dealing with various difficulties found in Scripture. If you are familiar with key contemporary Christian apologists, you would know of Paul Copan. I happen to have 22 of his books, and he has written more than [...]

When I was looking in the wrong place for enlightenment and peace, God gently guided me to Himself and granted me the gift of faith.

The Northern Territory’s Labor Chief Minister says she will not back any “race-based” intervention in besieged Alice Springs, despite the town’s two Aboriginal MPs demanding alcohol bans to curb out-of-control violence and calling the crisis a bigger priority than the Voice referendum. After weeks of [...]

The cross of Jesus Christ is the central reality of Christianity. Be inspired by these powerful quotes on the profound significance of His sacrifice.