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A 2008 issue of The Journal of Communication and Religion (November 2008, Volume 31, Number 2) contains an excellent analysis of the importance of opposite-sex parent relationships. The common-sense conclusion is backed up with social science data and affirmed by a peer-reviewed scholarly article: girls [...]

In modern western Christianity, the rise of progressive Christianity has coincided with the rise of the Social Justice movement within the Church. Is this movement Biblical? Muehlenberg provides twenty helpful recent resources critiquing the Social Justice movement according to Scripture. When theological liberalism was wreaking [...]

Orlando Battista said, “The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.” Orlando Battista is right. Our children don’t want things, they want us. The team at our friends at the Fathering Centre in Kansas City [...]

The COVID pandemic has provided Christians with a unique and unprecedented opportunity to shine the light of Christ through our unity and love. Sadly, many of us have squandered this opportunity. Fear and confusion pervade the current COVID climate. Behind both of these, however, is [...]

One of the tools we've been developing are HOPE cards. These simple, ‘business cards’ feature the word hope and a QR code link to our Discover Hope website with a Gospel message and several personal testimonies of finding hope in Jesus. When used as an [...]

Australia’s iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge is recognised around the world. On May 28th 2000 a milestone was reached as 250,000 people turned up for the Walk of Reconciliation across the iconic bridge. A special series of four stamps were issued to commemorate the opening of [...]

Today, as at any time, God is calling on all to repent and turn to Him. Amos reminds us of what is so often the response of humans to God's call: "Still you have not returned to Me". These are among the most frightening and [...]

Reflections on the Man and his Book [Tony McLellan was an ex-pat businessman who returned to Australia from the US and became an influential chair of the Australian Christian Lobby. He has served on the boards of public companies, including several in the resources sector, [...]

In a recent video, world-renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson has delivered a powerful message on the importance and nature of truth. Every week I write an article to inspire fathers. This last week I wanted to talk about two things: The importance of prayer for fathers [...]

Most Australians are familiar with Queen Elizabeth -- our head of state -- but few are aware of the depth of faith that the monarch possesses. Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II had two ceremonies to mark the beginning of her public office? The [...]

Psalm 118: Please read the whole Psalm: Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.” 5 When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD; he brought me into a spacious place. 6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. [...]

In a recent announcement, the New South Wales government has claimed that it will lift restrictions for both unvaccinated and vaccinated citizens as of 1 December. While discrimination between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals will continue past the 80% vaccination mark, expected to be reached on [...]

For many people, the lockdown has provided nothing but bad news. However, it is important to remember that God is working through all the difficulties to bring people to Himself. Michelle's Upbringing “I knew of the Lord but I did not know Him,” states 20-year-old [...]

Marriage is the cornerstone of successful civilisations. In short, it works. However, according to the Ruth Institute, the recent popularity of so-called "open marriage" is undermining true marriage. "Open Marriage" HuffPost recently ran a pseudonymous article by a woman who opened her marriage to her [...]

Christian Schools have been under ideological and legislative attack for years in Australia, but new proposed laws in Victoria have gone to a whole new level. A Thought Experiment Let me offer a little thought experiment here: If you had the power to destroy something [...]

According to an old military saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” It is the same for a father with a sick child. To explain I thought I would share this amazing story of a Russian father Valery Seryakov who had his own foxhole experience [...]

Most Australians know of the Battle of Beersheba, but far fewer realise that its architect, Sir Harry Chauvel possessed a sincere Christian faith. The horses were restless, pawing the ground in the relentless heat. A shimmering haze hung over the desert, taunting the waiting riders [...]

In the anti-Christian world in which we live, the book of Daniel can be an ongoing source of inspiration and instruction. We can learn much from Daniel about being a stranger in a strange land: The book of Daniel is valuable for so many reasons. [...]

About to compliment a co-worker on her new haircut? Think again, that’s microaggressive behaviour that implies all you see is her looks, devaluing her professional accomplishments. Introducing Microaggression In a discussion about candidates for a position at your workplace, you say, “I think the most [...]

Missionary work is an often misunderstood command from God. However, missions are critical to the purpose of the Church in the world today.