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We need to be able to have logical and reasonably researched debate about current affairs, not descend into ad hominems and simplistic, dismissive one-liners that shut down discussion. I’m okay with acknowledging that I’m a very small fish in a much bigger pond. In part, [...]

In a compelling autobiography, a leukemia survivor shares his journey with the disease, reflecting on his life before and during this illness. He recalls significant events throughout his life, pondering on God's guiding hand of providence in his discovery of faith as his anchor. “Here [...]

Editor's Note: We are republishing this excellent piece from November 2020, to encourage readers to make more discerning choices during upcoming elections. The author Tom Kenyon is standing for the Upper House in South Australia's Parliament, representing Family First. ___ How many times have we [...]

Our daughter's recent musical debut paid homage to a childhood memory from Disneyland -- and the love we have given her. “She’s gone,” were the shocked words of my wife. “What do you mean she’s gone?” I said, with an ever-increasing desperate tone. “You were [...]

Woke warriors are fighting the good fight in Ukraine. So much for the urgency of war putting an end to ridiculous identity politics. Modern critics can project the victim mentality onto any situation. Nothing inspires people and nations to put aside their differences like a [...]

Thoughts on how to respond to great evil and great carnage, in the light of faith. How do we discern God's purposes in such troublous times? And how should we address these disasters in our prayers? I take it that the four items listed in [...]

Vale Shane Warne. The passing of Australia's most iconic cricketer is a reminder for all Australians that death and eternity are sober and glorious realities that all of us will eventually face. Death. It’s something that makes us deeply uncomfortable. If death were just an [...]

Maria Baronova, chief editor of the Russian state-controlled international television network Russia Today, has resigned as she could no longer continue her work in good conscience after the invasion of Ukraine. She ponders on her faith in God after seeing the senseless bloodshed. The editor-in-chief [...]

This great saint knew all about suffering, yet she magnified her Lord exceedingly. Hers may not be a household name, even to most believers, but she was a notable and remarkable Christian indeed. Annie Johnson Flint (1866-1932) is remembered for two main things: her decades [...]

Now that war has eclipsed Covid in the news cycle, consider six Covid 'conspiracy theories' that have come true in recent months. Read on for a list of embarrassing failures that the 'expert class' hopes we forget.

Let us join together in prayer to avert the cataclysm of a third world war as tensions escalate in Ukraine. May God hear our intercession for mankind and bestow His peace upon the nations. On the 24th of February, Russia sent its troops into the [...]

We are in a spiritual battle. We have the choice between two flags. Let us advance with faith and courage under the banner of Christ. When we think of two flags this week, we automatically assume at first glance that these flags are those of [...]

We all suffer in so many ways, with cancer being a major source of suffering. How do we face our trials in the light of faith? Where is God in our pain? Let me begin by saying that this is a somewhat more general discussion [...]

Civil, reasoned, friendly and free debate is becoming extinct. Instead, one is expected to always adhere to the general consensus and align with the official narrative. That is not healthy for creativity and democracy. Autumn in Surry Wood by William Russell Flint (1880 – [...]

Do we have to decide between obeying God or the state? What do we do in the event of a conflict between divine law and human law? How do we discern what is the right course of action? Fortunately, most of the time we can [...]

The new imperialism: the United States places sanctions on the legislators of the Dominican Republic, interfering with domestic politics in trying to force the legalisation of abortion. “'Progressives' say the U.S. shouldn’t force its values on developing nations,” said Ruth Institute President Dr Jennifer Roback [...]

Various thoughts on morality, faith and governance, regarding the current conflict in Ukraine, precipitated by Russia. War is a terrible thing, but we have everlasting hope in Christ. Two Thursdays ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Ukraine was meant to fall in 48 hours, crushed under the [...]

Here are some excellent Australian support groups for men going through the painful process of divorce. No man is an island. By supporting single dads, we also support their children, their new romantic partners and other family members. We all need friends. Robert Louis Stevenson [...]

There is significant misinformation floating about regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. A closer examination busts the popular myths. Paraphrasing Shakespeare, many a man has arrived at a subject with the head of a fool, only to find himself walking away with two. Not [...]

Could Russia be trying to solve its population crisis by taking over Ukraine? “Most observers are missing the demographic dimension of the war in Ukraine,” said Ruth Institute Communications Director Don Feder. “Russia needs people, and in Ukraine there are 41 million people who are [...]