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Those in leadership positions in the church and in the world can struggle with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Pray and support them, and if you are one, reach out to fellow leaders with encouragement. I urge you, first of all, to pray for all [...]

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 [...]

We must return to a muscular and assertive faith, being unafraid to stand up and speak up for truth in the public arena and to those whom we encounter in daily life. Speaking the truth in love is necessary to win souls for God and [...]

As voting for the 2022 Australian federal election begins, let us pray fervently for the future of our country, that God's will be done and His reign begin in the hearts of men. This is a sequel to my previous piece, Our Kingdom is Not [...]

With a deep disagreement about the fundamental reality of marriage, where to now for Anglicanism in Australia? It seems a schism between progressive and conservative Anglicans is certain; their worldviews and values are completely at odds. The conservative Sydney diocese of the Australian Anglican Church [...]

Two weeks out from the federal election, Scott Morrison (LNP) has doubled down on his commitment to introduce protections for faith communities who conscientiously object to assimilating with LGBTQ+ ideology, particularly transgenderism and same-sex “marriage”. In a letter to David Adler -- the President of [...]

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 [...]

Life is full of embarrassing moments. Chin up -- you're not alone in this! We would love to think that we have it all together, that we can handle whatever life situations come our way. This of course is not what life is like at [...]

Although we are citizens of a heavenly kingdom and look forward to its coming in full, we have a responsibility to do our part in letting God's will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Let us vote wisely in the coming federal [...]

How often do we seek God first before rushing off on a course of action? Take a breath to discover His will, lest you cause some damage, even with a good intention. There are plenty of things you can get involved in and devote your [...]

When you find yourself stumbling and struggling to serve in your vocation, it is time to re-focus on God and lean on His grace. Here are some steps to reignite your ministry. Our family has had an interesting week, to say the least. It’s sparked [...]

When we examine the Word of God in its original Hebrewt text, we can discover profound layers of meaning behind a single word. Here is an exegesis of why John the Evangelist emphasised the word "beginning" when referring to Christ. One of Jesus’ closest disciples, [...]

Non-Anglican parents of children in Anglican schools are unhappy that the Anglican Diocese of Sydney has simply restated basic principles about the biological nature of human sexuality. In what sense is an Anglican school that rejects Anglican teaching in order to keep non-Anglican families happy [...]

Diligent prayer is an essential component of the effective Christian life. It is also a familiar theme throughout Scripture, receiving many hundreds of mentions. I want to look at one in particular. In James 5:16b, we learn that the ‘effective, fervent prayer of a righteous [...]

While praying for the federal election, here are some spiritual principles to observe, that we may pray with clean hands and a pure heart for the good of our nation. Let us turn to the Word of God and examine our inner dispositions, that our [...]

Putin moves to squelch any murmurs of dissent against his invasion of Ukraine, trampling on religious freedom and free speech. Biden is not far behind. Any and all in-country criticism of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine is now branded unlawful. A new article under 20.3.3 of [...]

We need to be aware of champions like Eva Vlaardingerbroek. This young Dutch lady has spoken out against over-the-top coronavirus restrictions. She is unafraid to share her faith as well. It is hard to find solid Christian conservatives who are fully cluey as to what [...]

In the town of Alice Springs and surrounding communities, there are children in need, not always receiving the things we consider basic human rights. In our Sunday service recently, a couple of young boys worshipped Jesus, singing with all their hearts, and two little girls [...]

The idea that man is fully in control of life is an illusion. Only God Almighty has sovereignty over each moment. Faith in Him carries us through mishaps and suffering, giving us peace in the midst of earthly turmoil. The real struggle throughout human history [...]

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 [...]