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God did sometimes ask His people to do some rather odd things as recorded in the Bible. It is possible He might ask us to do some strange things as well. But generally speaking, we have the whole of Scripture to give us directions and guidelines as to both proper speech and proper action.

A profound spiritual transformation is unfolding in the Amazon. For centuries, the Catholic Church held a near-monopoly in the region. Today, evangelical Christianity is reshaping the region’s spiritual fabric, leading to new converts and churches.

All true people of God, from the ancient Jews, to contemporary Christians, have understood the reality that pain and suffering can serve a vitally useful spiritual purpose. Strange as that might sound, the testimony of millions of believers testifies to this truth.

After its first highly successful Walk for Life last year, Love Sydney’s annual event will continue to build momentum for the pro-life movement.

Without about five weeks to go before the Pacific Prayer Assembly, I am reminded of how God honours faith. Following Jesus is really just the beginning of a journey. Learning to trust God is the next stage of that journey.

The recent disturbing violence in Melbourne at first made me angry and then very sad. Is this what Australia has become? Gird your loins: the battle is just beginning.

The Western church today is now in its own Babylonian captivity. We are now strangers in a strange land. How, then, are we to respond to all this? There are at least seven main responses from the story of Daniel that we should bear in mind as we ponder our situation today.

Princess Kate has just finished 9 months of chemotherapy for cancer. She celebrated the end of this time of suffering by releasing a very heartfelt 3-minute video about the stormy trial and the joy of family. It is utterly brilliant.

We are coming up to the Month of Prayer and Fasting from 1–31 October 2024 for Revival and the Restoration of Sexual Integrity to renew the individual, revitalise marriages, restore families and protect children.

Our hearts are not as they should be. Our souls are not as they should be. Our spiritual condition is in a real bad way. We are all in need of radical spiritual surgery, or we are all goners. There are many biblical texts that speak to this.

I believe God wants all His people to enter the ‘promised land’, yet like Israel and Moses, there are areas of unbelief in our lives that will hinder us from entering. You may intellectually believe in His power, but do you also believe that He can and will do miracles for you?

The Paralympics might draw fewer fans and bring in very little revenue for athletes. It’s often the under-appreciated sibling of the main Olympic event. But victory for Paralympic athletes feels different.

Trump recently told scientist-turned-podcaster Lex Fridman, “If you’re religious, you have, I think, a better feeling towards your own mortality... Without religion, there are no guardrails. I’d love to see us get back to religion, more religion in this country.”

I believe that despite the current conflict between Hamas and Israel, there is indeed hope for Gaza. The Scriptures give us hope for a remnant from Gaza that will one day live peacefully among Israelis.

Christian minister Bishop Karen Oliveto decided to campaign against “Islamophobia” by declaring that “We are all Muslims”. Bishop Oliveto’s stance is typical of those who enjoy the comfort of opinion, without the discomfort of thought.

Christianity is Christ. Jesus is the most important person to ever walk this earth. He is also God incarnate, and the living Saviour of those who come to Him in faith and repentance. As such, there are countless books about Him.

Eminent biologist Richard Dawkins believes rising cases of mental illness are attributable to the “astonishing rate” of technological change. While Dawkins’ comments on rapidly changing technology might have some validity, his recent comments on Christianity deserve far more thought.

If the Great Commission is a command to be obeyed, we must strive to understand what Jesus expects from each one of us. Documentary filmmaker Nathan Anderson has released a compelling five-part docuseries on this very subject, titled "Teach All Nations".

Christians today have plenty of questions as to what exactly is happening in the world and why God might be allowing different things to happen. This is true not just in our own personal lives, but in the affairs of nations.

We invite you to join us from Friday 6 to Thursday 12 September as we intercede for an Australian awakening to God.