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The fatal flaw of Conclave is its total unseriousness in addressing a very serious issue like a papal conclave.

The former president famously declared he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Can he do it? And what will his strategy be?

Christians need to be aware of what is happening in their world – both the good and the bad. Recent developments such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the new digital technologies is one such area.

There is no doubt that Trump won the White House, the Senate, the House and the Popular Vote. However, the longer counting continues, the smaller the gap in each. What should we make of the King-maker; the Election Industrial Complex?

Various scripture passages speak to the need for us to test things, including testing ourselves. On this issue of examining ourselves, we certainly do need to keep tabs on our lives, but we also must guard against being overly introspective. We must keep our eyes on Christ.

What is the difference between 9 November 1938 in Germany and 6 December 2024 in Melbourne? Nothing, except some 86 years. In both cases, Jewish synagogues were set alight. The truth is, Jewish people no longer feel safe in this country.

Like the early disciples, may I encourage you to keep your prayers Scripture-based and Scriptural. Declaring God’s Word in prayer will build your own faith and that of those around you, releasing His power into situations that seem completely impossible.

For Todd Carney, a player whose NRL career was as much defined by his talent on the field as his troubles off it, this new chapter offers a story of redemption that resonates deeply with anyone who believes in the power of transformation.

The mission of Dads4Kids is to equip, encourage and inspire fathers, and one of the ways we do this is through our Courageous Online Fathering Course. Round up some mates and register for the next Courageous Fathering Course starting 7:30pm (AEDT) 6 February 2025.

There are some special events to honour William Cooper this 6 December. At the Israel and German embassies in Canberra, a plaque honouring him will be erected on the adjoining fence of the embassies, an amazing gesture of solidarity.

By studying the text and a traditional Hebraic understanding of prayer, we can gain insights into how the disciples prayed and perhaps how we, too, can be more effective in prayer.

Charlie Plumb, a former United States Navy pilot, spent six years as a prisoner of war (POW) in Vietnam. Pinned down by despair and blame, Plumb stayed this way until the reality of Christ’s forgiveness transformed his heart.

For the Christian, there can be real mixed emotions about where we live. Right now, we inhabit a sinful world, but we still find much about it to enjoy. But we also know that this world is not our home, and our true place of residency is still to come.

God knows every star in every galaxy (in fact, He created them) as well as the tiniest, nearly invisible microbe that the world’s most powerful microscope can barely see. What’s more, this infinite, transcendent God cares about us deeply.

We now have a brand new book by Jordan Peterson that has many people talking: "We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine". There are already many Christians discussing it, and pointing out his many shortcomings in terms of expressing orthodox Christian teaching.

Having just recently read again Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 about the importance of body life and how Christians so very much need one another, I have been reminded once more how much I do depend on others.

The Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity, unveiled on the 31st of October of this year, is a clarion call for the church to return once more to the Bible’s clear teachings on sexual integrity.

They say that the darkest part of the day is just before dawn. And in a similar way, there are signs that the Spirit of God might be about to do an extraordinary work in Australia.

Today, Jason T Smith helps fund various mission initiatives as a result of his business success. But he never envisaged his journey would turn out this way.

What are the cultural implications of Donald Trump’s decisive presidential victory? How should followers of Jesus assess all this?