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In modern times, we spend two months in hectic preparation for Christmas, only for the day to whizz past and disappear in the revels of New Year's Eve. But that was not how it used to be. Christmas is not one day long. It's not [...]

Once again, the healing of wounds. A reason to rejoice. Even dance. We are in our island fortress, so protected from the virus ravaging other countries far away. Yet, in the midst of the protections that have served us so well, and in the context [...]

I came across a tweet recently which quite literally, made me gasp, and unfortunately would without question, cause many people to be really angry. In the midst of the incessant stream of inane -- and often deeply offensive -- social comment was this: https://twitter.com/npeeksxo/status/1340006732689453058 Wait, [...]

Two weeks ago I released my new book Cross and Culture: Can Jesus Save the West? I’ve been overwhelmed with the response -- over 600 copies have sold in that time, and we’re on to our second print run. I begin Cross and Culture with [...]

No matter how you look at it, 2020 has been a painful year. For the first time in living memory Australians faced shortages of essential items in supermarkets, endured long periods of lockdown, and then lived through the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. [...]

By Leah Russell. A few weeks ago, the Victorian parliament passed the Suppression Practices Prohibition Bill in the Lower House, and it looks set to sail through the Upper House and into law unless there is a massive outpouring of protest. This Suppression Practices Bill [...]

PREPARING OPTIMISTICALLY FOR CHRISTMAS. A Prayer from Bishop Philip Huggins Gracious God, We give thanks, as with optimistic hearts, we are once again renewed by the Nativity scene of Christmas. You are “utterly kind and unassuming”; as beloved Julian of Norwich learned in the Revelations [...]

On March 17, 2016, the Coalition joined forces with the Greens to amend the Commonwealth Electoral Act and abolish senate group voting tickets (GVTs). GVTs allowed voters to simply put a 1 above the line and let their party of choice distribute their preferences. Although [...]

There was a real Saint Nicholas and he seemed to be a pretty neat guy: Yes, Virginia, there is a Saint Nicholas. There was a real historical figure -- although now surrounded by much legend -- that existed in the third and fourth centuries. His [...]

Only 5 sleeps till Christmas and I just cannot wait. I love Christmas. My fifth music album was all Christmas Carols, from Once in Royal David’s City to Christmas Day. Christmas really is one of the greatest times of the year, especially for our children. [...]

John Anderson AO, an icon for the abandoned cultural conservationists in Victoria, tweeted earlier this week: https://twitter.com/JohnAndersonAO/status/1338292637321740288 That wasn’t a headline we read anywhere. And it’s not the first time he’s raised his deep concerns. In August 2020 in an interview on SKY News [...]

One of God’s choice saints passed away five years ago. Perhaps overshadowed by her late husband Jim at first, she became one of the great Christian statesmen and ambassadors. The 88-year-old was an inspiration to millions through her life story, her books, her public talks, [...]

On December 25, Christians around the world will gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Joyful carols, special liturgies, brightly wrapped gifts, festive foods. But just how did the Christmas festival originate? How did December 25 come to be associated with Jesus’ birthday? The Bible offers few [...]

I’m a Christmas fanatic. I love everything about the Christmas season -- from the carols in the mall to the massive overspend on food to watching children get lost on stage during their nativity plays. And of course, I always look forward to streaming the [...]

Byrd Bagget says, “Work hard, do your best, live the truth, trust yourself, have some fun... and you will have no regrets.” Only twelve more sleeps till Christmas. All the more reason to live life with no regrets. Warwick, why are you talking about no [...]

‘Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.’ ~ Romans 12:2 This is part 4 of a multipart series exploring the ideas around the secular ideology of Critical Theory in the book ‘Cynical Theories: How Universities Made [...]

This phrase is a part of the Chanukah Festival of Lights, which begins on the 25th Kislev (10th -- 18th December 2020). This phrase is part of a Dreidel game (spinning toy illustrated in the image) that is played at this time. A Great Miracle [...]

The militants seeking to destroy Lyle Shelton are coming after all of us: One hates to do it, and one hates to sound like a broken record, but really, I told you so! Indeed, a number of us tried to tell you. Many of us [...]

When the reality of life appears to contradict what God has said and promised; how do we respond? Do we hold God’s word, reject His word, seek clarification, or blame the prophets for being ‘wrong’? 2020 has tested all of society -- including the Church. [...]

5 He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which He commanded our ancestors to teach their children, 6 so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. 7 [...]