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Welcome to Part 2 of Six Myths Christians Should Stop Believing. Some things Christians believe are quite strange. Like the Queen said to Alice of Wonderland fame, even I sometimes catch myself believing as many as six impossible things before breakfast. As believers inhabiting an [...]

Eight months after Rugby Australia sacked star fullback Israel Folau for expressing his faith on Instagram, the two parties have settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. Many Australians—and people the world over—have watched this story with interest, because of its implications for religious [...]

Another month has passed by, and there is still no sign of the drought-breaking rain that is so very much needed in many parts of Australia. Does this mean that God hasn’t answered our prayers? Of course not! It seems that the answer has been [...]

Should a secular court have the power to decide if Izzy Folau is Christian? That’s what may happen if the Federal government’s proposed Religious Discrimination Bill – to have been tabled in Parliament last week – becomes law [UPDATE: it will be delayed until 2020]. [...]

Both Welcome to Country—said by an indigenous person—and Acknowledgement of Country—which is said by someone who is not indigenous—have become a popular practice in the media, government and even in business. What’s more, Aboriginal smoking ceremonies to ward off evil spirits have become an integral [...]

Increasingly our options are being lessened as more and more companies and businesses push ungodly agendas: I had recently started an article on how Western Christians are to respond to the increased persecution, anti-Christian bigotry, and the ever-darkening times we live in. I had penned [...]

Some things Christians believe are quite strange. Like the Queen said to Alice of Wonderland fame, even I sometimes catch myself believing as many as six impossible things before breakfast. As believers inhabiting an unbelieving culture, we need to check ourselves and make sure we’re [...]

Izzy Folau is in the headlines again. Like last time, he’s been trending on social media. He’s been condemned in the mainstream media. And this time it’s because of a sermon he preached at his church on Sunday. His sermon was aimed mostly at non-Christian [...]

Izzy Folau is in the news again for saying something offensive. This time it’s not because of something he posted on social media, but what he said in church. If you haven’t done so already, take the time to listen his twelve-minute sermon before reading [...]

Smoking ceremonies are not a harmless cultural practice, argues Aboriginal leader Rodney Rivers. Rather, they have dangerous spiritual origins and should be avoided.

by Clare Bruce, Hope 103.2 We’re all familiar with the idea of child sponsorship, but most of us will never get up close to the profound stories of transformation that can happen in the lives of those being sponsored – and, at times, the sponsors [...]

Are the majority of Atheists and other non-religious Aussies right when it comes to religious discrimination in Australia? In the ABC’s ‘Australia Talks’ survey, involving 54,000 people from across Australian society, people were asked about the prevalence of religious discrimination in Australia. And when it [...]

In the 19th century when prickly pear was introduced into Australia it quickly took over, rendering much of our agricultural land useless. The industry was saved by the introduction of the Cactoblastis moth which lays its eggs on the pear; the larvae eat the inside [...]

I learned afresh about the reality of spiritual war while in Ghana, and the need for believers to fully engage on that level: If you are up on your Christian music, and/or you are an old guy – like me – then you will know [...]

‘What music do you like listening to?’ asks my martial arts instructor, as we prepare for class. (There’s always some ‘mood music’ in the background as we train). Truth be told, I’m musically illiterate, but I see an opportunity and seize it. ‘Kanye West?” I [...]

Occasionally we hear of a celebrity who comes to faith in Jesus. Rarely is that celebrity as big as Kanye West. Kanye West is an American rapper and musical artist who has sold 140 million records globally and won 21 Grammy Awards, making him one [...]

by Warwick & Alison Marsh, Faith & Family Advocates, Canberra Declaration. Intent Dealing with our own ungratefulness, and the breakthrough that thanksgiving brings. Scripture Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord [...]

I am no fan of the Melbourne Cup Race; gambling, horse-racing and frippery do not appeal to me. However, Ride Like a Girl captivated me, drawing me into the story with its well-written dialogue peppered with wry humour, beautiful camera work and superb acting. It [...]

by Tracey Gummow, Liturgical Assistant, All Saints Anglican Church, Mitchell, QLD. Tracy’s husband, Rick, serves as a minister in SW QLD, including the drought-affected towns of Amby, Morven, Augathella, Charleville, Wyandra, Cunnamulla and Thargomindah. Intent Shifting our focus from a view of deficiency, to recognition [...]

by Steve Grace, international award-winning Country Gospel artist. Intention When you are dry and empty, Jesus will lift you up. Scripture I have swept away your offences like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. ~ [...]