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This great saint knew all about suffering, yet she magnified her Lord exceedingly. Hers may not be a household name, even to most believers, but she was a notable and remarkable Christian indeed. Annie Johnson Flint (1866-1932) is remembered for two main things: her decades [...]

Let us join together in prayer to avert the cataclysm of a third world war as tensions escalate in Ukraine. May God hear our intercession for mankind and bestow His peace upon the nations. On the 24th of February, Russia sent its troops into the [...]

We are in a spiritual battle. We have the choice between two flags. Let us advance with faith and courage under the banner of Christ. When we think of two flags this week, we automatically assume at first glance that these flags are those of [...]

We all suffer in so many ways, with cancer being a major source of suffering. How do we face our trials in the light of faith? Where is God in our pain? Let me begin by saying that this is a somewhat more general discussion [...]

Civil, reasoned, friendly and free debate is becoming extinct. Instead, one is expected to always adhere to the general consensus and align with the official narrative. That is not healthy for creativity and democracy. Autumn in Surry Wood by William Russell Flint (1880 – [...]

Do we have to decide between obeying God or the state? What do we do in the event of a conflict between divine law and human law? How do we discern what is the right course of action? Fortunately, most of the time we can [...]

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 [...]

A conversation with a grandparent, concerned for her children's and grandchildren's lack of faith, sheds a ray of hope on her heart. The youth are arising across Australia, sharing the Gospel with their peers. They are watering the seeds planted by faithful grandparents. “Is there [...]

During Covid, Christians were quick to obey the government, even when the government stepped beyond its God-appointed limits. Where was our courage? What do the Scriptures say about this? And what can we learn from courageous believers who have gone before us? Christians are called [...]

During Covid, Christians let the newspapers define compassion. We cared for those vulnerable to Covid-19 but often neglected people who suffered under tyrannical health orders. It’s time for us to tune back into God’s heart and extend compassion to all who need it. Christians are [...]

Pray for Vladimir Putin to have a true conversion to Christ. My wife June and I were talking and praying early Sunday morning after June read this article about Russia, its President and Ukraine. I felt the Lord say He wants to give Vladimir Putin [...]

The church largely failed to defend conscience when it came under attack during Covid. Christians must learn from this mistake if we are to have a voice on future conscience issues. Christians are called to be salt and light wherever God puts us. In 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.  [...]

As the New South Wales Parliament debates the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill, we review why euthanasia and assisted suicide are fundamentally wrong, eroding our society's care and concern for the elderly, disabled, mentally ill and vulnerable. As I write, the Parliament of New South [...]

A review of "Why Government Can’t Save You", by John MacArthur (Word Publishing, 2000). Are Christians meant to focus solely on the spiritual life and evangelisation, not getting involved with social justice and political enterprises? I enjoy many of the books by John MacArthur. He [...]

How are we to understand the Sabbath? Is it meant to be celebrated on Saturday or Sunday? What does it signify? There is plenty of discussion and debate on the matter of how the Christian should understand the Sabbath. Is it a requirement for New [...]

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 [...]

Dr Jereth Kok has been suspended from practising medicine for over two years for voicing Christian and conservative viewpoints on social media. In this exclusive story, see the 'evidence' that AHPRA may use to argue for Dr Kok's permanent de-registration later this year. Dr Jereth [...]

The National Day of Prayer & Fasting will be held on Saturday 26th February 2022. The theme for 2022 is “PURITY IN CHRIST.” The scriptural theme is found in Psalms 51:10, “Create in me a pure heart O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within [...]

An Aussie grandfather shares his tips for how to get through a bout of COVID relatively unscathed. Good nutrition and exercise are key. I survived COVID, and so will 99.98% of Australians. These are my predictions based on the Australian COVID death rates for the [...]