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Let us pray for a godly and righteous outcome to this election, knowing that only the Lord is God, and He has good and wise desires for this nation.

Australia is at a spiritual crossroads. The same demonic forces that seduced ancient Israel — Baal, Molech, and Ashtoreth — appear to be rising again. How should we respond?

Let us deepen our reverence for the sinless sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ, and out of that gratitude, realign, repent and return to our first love: extravagantly loving Him with all our being.

We, the Church, must ‘stand together’ in righteousness and unity and cry out “Mercy” for our nation.

When we surrender to the truth of Jesus’ finished work on the cross, this makes everything else possible. That’s what fuels real kingdom work.

President Donald Trump has issued a Holy Week proclamation affirming the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, and announced an “extraordinary” schedule of events at the White House to celebrate Easter “with the observance it deserves.”

We can overcome fear by focusing on God’s divine strategy even when we feel outnumbered – just as Gideon did.

Change is possible. God calls us to transformation through His power and promises. This call is to us as individuals and also extends to nations.

The Lord is calling the Church to stand in the gap and intercede for Australia. Let us answer the call.

Defying all expectations of continued decline, new data reveals that Christianity is growing in England and Wales — led by young adults, especially young men, in a movement that has been dubbed the ‘Quiet Revival’.

We need national repentance, followed by revival and reformation, if Australia is to see a change for the better. The National Day of Repentance, on 21 April 2025, is a major step towards that needed change.

Where do the major and minor parties stand on Christian values of faith, Christian freedom, family, life and broader Christian interests? The Australian Christian Values Checklist has been answering these questions since 1999 and has released the 2025 election edition.

God has given each believer spiritual gifts — our responsibility is to fan into flame the gifts He has given us and use them for the benefit of all.

The Canberra Declaration community has given a clear directive on the shape of this year's major prayer campaigns. The resounding response from our survey means it's all systems go in preparing for prayer and fasting for the 2025 federal election.

Meet the Candidates Forum organiser Mike Southon believes “the churches of Australia rising up as one” and are set to significantly shape the federal election. He states it’s still not too late to hold one in your church – but you must act now.

NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore was safely returned to Earth after an extended nine months in space. He credits his faith in Jesus Christ, Who is “at work in all things”, as a basis for his peace in all circumstances. Wilmore is passionate about pointing others to the Creator and His astronomical creation.

The Old Covenant was glorious, but the New Covenant in Christ is far greater, bringing true salvation and transformation.

Last Monday night, the Canberra Declaration held a thanksgiving online Zoom prayer meeting for answered prayers for Cyclone Alfred. And what a fantastic night it was! Many from the affected areas gave testimonies of answered prayer.

A deal between the new government, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian Democratic Forces in north-east Syria could bring a measure of peace and relief for persecuted Syrian Christians caught up in the recent fighting. But will cooperation and goodwill endure?

The Church must recognise that there are women and men among us with deep wounds from an abortion. The House of Refuge ministry means their suffering will be met with an embrace, so their journey of reconciliation can begin. God always brings hope.