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According to an old military saying, “There are no atheists in foxholes.” It is the same for a father with a sick child. To explain I thought I would share this amazing story of a Russian father Valery Seryakov who had his own foxhole experience [...]

Most Australians know of the Battle of Beersheba, but far fewer realise that its architect, Sir Harry Chauvel possessed a sincere Christian faith. The horses were restless, pawing the ground in the relentless heat. A shimmering haze hung over the desert, taunting the waiting riders [...]

In the anti-Christian world in which we live, the book of Daniel can be an ongoing source of inspiration and instruction. We can learn much from Daniel about being a stranger in a strange land: The book of Daniel is valuable for so many reasons. [...]

About to compliment a co-worker on her new haircut? Think again, that’s microaggressive behaviour that implies all you see is her looks, devaluing her professional accomplishments. Introducing Microaggression In a discussion about candidates for a position at your workplace, you say, “I think the most [...]

Missionary work is an often misunderstood command from God. However, missions are critical to the purpose of the Church in the world today.

A major study from the National Bureau of Economic Research in June, based on all-causes mortality data from 44 countries and all US states, concluded that earlier and longer lockdowns do not reduce deaths and if anything, lockdowns may increase deaths. Denmark lifted all restrictions [...]

After being sexually abused as a teenager and nearly taking her own life, Katherine found redemption in marriage to a loving husband. This is her powerful testimony. When I was a teenager, I was sexually abused by my mother’s husband. He had been around since [...]

Dating apps have highlighted their own business interests in abortion by opposing the new Texas heartbeat laws. Several Texas-based dating apps will oppose the state’s new heartbeat law, which bans abortions as early as six weeks. "I'm disappointed, but not surprised at the stance Match.com [...]

Yes, we have actually got to the place, with all the hysteria and fear over this virus, that the traditional understanding of sin and salvation are now being thrown in the air. They are being replaced by a new COVID Gospel. You may have thought [...]

God is good, and each day we live is a gift from him. This is the story of one boy whose life was sustained through prayer by a miracle of God. Friday, 10th December 1948. It was a calm, sultry afternoon at the Carroll residence [...]

Editor's Note: This research article has been peer-reviewed by medical experts. This is a piece of investigative journalism concerning the effectiveness of mass COVID-19 vaccination attempts around the world as they may affect Australia. I am a retired doctor and I maintain a strong interest [...]

I had a phone call from a small business owner. They were distressed about the COVID rules being put forward regarding vaccine passports. If these rules are enforced, they will not have any choice but to sell their business. They had been advised that the [...]

Psalm 117 Please read the whole Psalm: “Praise the LORD,all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. 2 For great is his lovetoward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.” This psalm is quoted in Romans 15 by Paul, to [...]

Prayer changes everything. We live in tumultuous times and our need for God is more obvious than ever. This October 1st-31st, the Canberra Declaration is hosting the Month of Prayer and Fasting for Family. Please join us for this event! This is the first time [...]

History is a wonderful tool for understanding human nature and group behaviour. In the context of the COVID-19 response, German history can help us to uncover patterns of tyranny that should concern us all. We MUST learn from history, or we will lose it all: [...]

Pornography has saturated our societies, causing havoc, objectifying women and destroying men. As Christians, we need to deal with this issue by focusing on Christ - the only one who can transform us from the inside. Poisoned Behaviour In recent years we have been shocked [...]

In a tragic development in the fight for life, the Queensland parliament has voted overwhelmingly to support new euthanasia laws. Nonetheless, while the results are hugely disappointing, Christians were at the forefront of the opposition to the bill. On Thursday afternoon, sixty-one members of parliament [...]

The Daily Declaration recently interviewed Greg Sheridan about his new book, and the opportunities and challenges Christians face as we present Jesus to a rapidly changing world. Recently I wrote a book review of Christians: The Urgent Case for Jesus in Our World by well-known [...]

In 2006, a small Amish school suffered a tragic vengeance shooting, leaving five schoolgirls dead and others injured. Contrary to expectation, however, the Amish community reached out in forgiveness. We all need to learn that there is true freedom in true forgiveness, and true forgiveness [...]

Vaccine Passports are increasingly controversial among some Christians. This is part two of a two-part series exploring the question of ‘what should Christians think of Vaccine Passports and the Coercing of Conscience?’ You can read the first post here. In this series, I aim to [...]