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God may have shared some burdens with you -- they are heavy, but bearable. He carries your crosses with you, and these crosses are your path to eternal joy. Everyone you meet is carrying some kind of burden. It can be anything: a failed relationship; [...]

As we enter a new year, here are some excellent resolutions to consider in the ongoing quest to deepen our spiritual lives, grow closer to God and serve Him in our neighbour. From the basics of being steeped in Scripture and persistent in prayer, we [...]

The closing words of Scripture are eternally comforting. As one tumultuous year passes and another year dawns, we take heart in God's heavenly promise of everlasting joy and peace, in His kingdom which will come to fruition and remain when all our temporal sufferings have [...]

Christmas is all about life and light bursting forth in the midst of death and darkness. From this divine life came a religion that rescued the vulnerable and cared for the weak, changing the values of entire civilisations. One of the main reasons why we [...]

Nowadays, a counter-opinion sucks the oxygen out of the room. Is it possible to disagree strongly without taking it personally? How can we promote civil discourse and debate if interlocutors keep being offended by mere differences of opinion? People generally quarrel because they cannot argue. [...]

The life and ministry of Alister McGrath, scientist and theologian, is a fascinating and inspiring one. His new book details his conversion from atheist Marxism to Christianity, through the influence of Christian scientists at Oxford, reading prominent science philosophers who acknowledge the limits of empirical [...]

Why does the state exist? How do we discern whether the state is acting in conflict with the word of God? Is obedience to the state meant to be absolute? There are different types of government, of course: there is church government, self-government, and so [...]

There are two temptations to avoid while grieving, which can be especially difficult during the Christmas season. Focusing on God's promise of eternal life helps us look beyond the gaping maw of death into the brilliant light of Heaven. Sadly the loss of loved ones [...]

A pastor in drag held a children's service, indoctrinating them into gender-fluid ideology. This is the inversion of Christian worship, which is meant to be centred on God, not humans and their sexual proclivities. St Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan Square in Chicago recently had [...]

Every New Year is a fresh opportunity to start anew. Take this chance to assess your life and implement achievable steps to practise good habits and prioritise what matters most. We each have only so many years on this earth -- make this year a [...]

Wherever you are at sunrise on New Year's Day, let's pray together for your family and friends, your town or city, your nation and the nations to know Jesus. We invite our brothers and sisters in Christ, prayer groups and churches to join us all [...]

Amid our modern demographic winter, people of faith continue to raise families, trusting that God will provide through all the calamities of a fallen world. On Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of a child -- a child who changed the course of history. Each birth [...]

This has been a difficult year for many, but the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord invites us to pause and soak in the wonder of God's presence, His abiding love for us, His complete gift of Himself, encompassing every moment of our lives [...]

The Puritans are known for banning Christmas -- but were they being Grinches? In fact, they were aghast at the licentiousness around the holy day, and sought to purify the community. Today as we observe the Nativity of Our Lord, let us keep the feast [...]

When disheartened by the feeling that your faith isn't quite enough, turn again to Scripture and take heart that God provides. Simply trust in Him and abide in Him amidst all of life's challenges. I've been meditating on faith -- it always seemed like a [...]

How can a government penalise Christian clergy for simply asking their flock to pray before voting? Mexico's anti-clerical secularists continue to plague the Church. Two Mexican cardinals, a bishop and three priests were found guilty of violating the Mexican constitution for urging Catholics to pray [...]

At the time of the first Christmas, the world looked dark. The same is true in our world today. But as the prophet Isaiah says, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Jesus is still the hope of our [...]

Oversimplified narratives and kneejerk reactions are dividing our society. By extending grace to others and taking a breath to consider their perspectives, we can save our communities from increasing polarisation. Our world is fracturing. It’s fracturing across many issues: from politics to race; from climate [...]

Marriage forms the family, and the family is the basic building block of society. When marriages and families break down, so do individuals and society. We need better policies to encourage strong marriages and families, if we are to save our society from its increasing [...]

Christmas is indescribably special. Even for those who don't believe in Christ, the festive season is still a time of great joy and celebration. Why? How can we find words for the real meaning of Christmas? Christmas is a magical time of year. This holy [...]