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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 [...]

The manmade coronavirus (COVID-19/C-19) pandemic has severely altered our lives. How has this come to pass? What sort of world are our political leaders trying to construct? How has 2022 been for you? Have you breathed again? Is your life more or less ‘back to [...]

Our human fathers may leave us with wounds, because they carry wounds themselves. But God the Father can make up for their failings and heal us from our pain. I have old black and white photos of my dad and me when I was very [...]

Editor’s Note: A New Second Edition Christian Values Checklist has been released. Read the story here. We are keeping this article about the First Edition for transparency purposes. Having said that, we are featuring the new Second Edition with existing links to the First Edition [...]

Not everything described in the Bible is an instruction for how we should act today as Christians. The Bible is a record of salvation history, of fallen humanity needing a Saviour; it shows terrible sins, but also God's template for human flourishing. A description of [...]

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 [...]

Social media can present powerful temptations. Let us be aware of the potential pitfalls and do our best to avoid them, using social media as a force for good, not evil. Social media is a powerful weapon. Like all weapons, it can be used for [...]

The life of faith is like flying an aeroplane. Your attitude can help or hinder your flight path. Let us turn to that most reliable manual, the Word of God, and maintain our focus on higher things. Right from the beginning, I ask any pilots [...]