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Appalled by Smith-Connor’s legal defeat, the UK branch of Alliance Defending Freedom exclaimed, “This is the first known conviction of a 'thoughtcrime' in modern British history. We’re examining the possibility of appeal.”

We cannot pretend marriage and family are always easy to live out. But God does not ask us to do it alone.

Children have become a commodity, and so have women and their wombs. Surrogacy is marketed as the fulfilment of a dream. But often, it ends up a terrible nightmare, especially considering the health risks to both the surrogate mother and the child.

“The Lord is at hand” means the Lord is nearby. He is always close to us – in times of trouble and peace.

The ‘fear of the Lord’ is the foundation of God’s command to be fruitful and multiply.

Finding the family of faith for prayer and keeping short accounts is the way to walk in a crooked and perverse generation. We can’t – but by grace, He enables us.

Following three hours of lively debate in South Australia’s Upper House, the Hon Ben Hood MLC’s Live Births Bill suffered the narrowest of defeats Wednesday evening, being voted down 10-9.

Bevelyn Beatty Williams, a 33-year-old pro-life activist, was convicted in Manhattan on 22 February of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act after a nine-day jury trial. She was sentenced on 24 July to three years and five months in prison.

I was heartbroken recently to see Melania Trump repeating the talking points of the Abortion Lobby. I could hardly believe it. She personally lived through the tyranny of Communism, and the Ruling Party in America relies on the very same tyrannical tactics as the Communists.

Jesus demonstrated the way of mercy with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. He desires that we show mercy to others in the same way.

As we pray for revival and restoration of sexual integrity in our nation, may we see the release of love – as described in 1 Corinthians 13.

Family First represents contemporary Australia, which values the family and the safety of the community at large – their particular focus on society’s children is important for our times, as they are the future of this nation.

God is good and faithful to His promises. It is up to us to believe this truth and partner with Him to resist and overcome sexual temptation.

May eyes be opened to the unfulfilling nature of sex without commitment, and the beauty of God’s design for sexual intimacy between the husband and wife.

If we’re not actively putting our sinful desires to death, then we can be sure that they will be seeking to devour and destroy us!

God’s will for our lives is clear from Scripture. It's our sanctification – living lives of sexual integrity.

Whatever is beaten out on the anvil receives its shape from the anvil as well as the hammer. The anvil cannot and need not strike back. It need only be hard and firm.

Today’s world is deeply entrenched in the pursuit of illicit pleasure. But we must commit to learning doing good and living productive lives.

Even a man once described as “after God’s own heart” needed a renewed, clean heart. Only God can "create in me a clean heart", just as King David prayed in Psalm 51.

Melbourne’s annual March for the Babies will be held this Saturday, 12 October. But this year’s march comes after an incredible pro-life campaign during the NT election. The NT election results have much to teach and encourage Victorians.