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Intention Let us believe in faith for one billion people to hear the Gospel this May. Scripture “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah [...]

Prayers from Philippians Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. ... And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. ~ Phil. 4:14,19 Paul says he doesn’t need anything, but he is [...]

250 years ago on April 29, this monumental achievement occurred: Many folks will not know this – including plenty of Australians – but exactly 250 years ago on April 29, the British explorer James Cook landed at Botany Bay, resulting in the birth of modern [...]

Intention God is looking for someone who will intercede for their nation: are you that person? Scripture “Transgressing and denying the Lord, and turning away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving in and uttering from the heart lying words. Justice is turned back, [...]

Prayers from Philippians 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have [...]

Intention God is a healer, and He opens hearts for the Gospel when we pray for people to be healed. Scripture Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. —Psalm 103:2-3 See also [...]

Prayers from Philippians Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or [...]

We celebrate Mothers next Sunday, 10 May 2020, but do we really celebrate motherhood all year round? Sadly, the reverse is the case. Mothering is regularly maligned and belittled in mainstream media. Oftentimes, mothers are mocked for their sacrificial devotion to their families. If you [...]

Intention Let us ‘run the race’ and make the most of this significant time to share the Gospel. Scripture “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given [...]

Prayers from Philippians 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present [...]

According to the United Nations, 200 million girls are “missing” today due to sex-selective abortions or infanticide. There is an excellent documentary that was produced back in 2012 to highlight the tragedy. The trailer can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISme5-9orR0   To put that into some [...]

Recently I wrote an article called "Easter: God’s Vaccine for Humanity". Using vaccines as an analogy for the Gospel, I mentioned a recent news report about Bill Gates investing his personal wealth in the search for a coronavirus vaccine. I clearly hadn’t done my homework [...]

Intention God gives us His heart of compassion so we can extend His heart of compassion to others. Scripture “You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.” —Jonah 4:2b Read Jonah 4:1-11. [...]

Prayers from Philippians Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! ~ Phil. 4:1 Paul wrote this magnificent letter – full of deep theology and wonderful teaching [...]

Here are 15 new important books you should be aware of: In a time of forced lockdown, what better way to spend your time than to get through a substantial pile of important books? Yes I realise that my articles on books and theology and [...]

Prayers from Philippians Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again [...]

What might life be like once this pandemic is over? Will we return to a pre-COVID-19 Australia, or will some (or perhaps many) things be different? We can’t predict the future – as COVID-19 itself has reminded us. But I think it’s worth having this [...]

Global Outreach Day Coordinator Rev. Joel Jimenez distributed food and Gospel tracts with police in the Las Yayas de Azua village in the Dominican Republic. Global Outreach Day Director Daniel Oscar said his team has been working to share the message of hope beyond panic, [...]

Thank you to each and every one of you who reacted decisively last week to the news that the Attorney-General's office had said that the new Covid-19 Emergency laws would be used to override state laws in regard to Telehealth abortion access. Our united prayers [...]

Prayers from Philippians Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet [...]