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Editor's note: Matt Madigan's new book Invitation to a Fast is available from Arkhouse Press and Koorong Books. It delves into the Biblical basis for fasting prayerfully, and offers a wealth of personal stories and tips to make fasting a grace-filled part of your prayer [...]

In 2002 I attempted my first 40-day fast. I had been reading about the benefit fasting was to your prayer life for quite some time. I had been reading how the ancients practiced it regularly. I was curious to find out what it was like, [...]

The movie "Unplanned" is making waves in America for its depiction of the abortion industry. Based on Abby Johnson's book by the same title, the film follows her personal journey, including an abusive relationship at college, a surgical abortion, rise through the ranks of Planned Parenthood employees, and her dramatic turn-around into a pro-life advocate.

The believer has been given a mandate God has intervened to give us a professing and practicing Christian as the PM with the Liberal-National government having the power to legislate to protect free speech, the rights of the unborn, the rights of children to be [...]

by Ps Barbara Miller, Centre for International Reconciliation and Peace, Cairns. The press has been heralding the result of the recent federal elections in Australia as a “miracle” and “Lazarus 11,”and Prime Minister Scott Morrison as the “Messiah from the Shire.” It was certainly a [...]

It happened in America. It happened in Sri Lanka. It happened in Israel and the United Kingdom … twice. Now it has happened in Australia. What is the ‘it?’ The ‘it’ is called ‘an upset’ or ‘shock’ election result. All this … and more … [...]

Countless Australians have been praying, seeking God, fasting, crying out and waiting for a miracle of revival and transformation in the Great Southland. This weekend we saw powerful evidence of a God Who wants to answer these prayers. With even the mainstream media hailing Scott [...]

The politicians, political scientists and the pollsters are still not quite sure how we have arrived at this point. Labor lost the unlosable election. No-one predicted it, no-one really expected it. I think that the best explanation for the Coalition win was given by the [...]

It’s a day that will go down in history. The chattering class called it the unwinnable election. All the major polls, pundits and papers were unanimous: Labor was certain to take power. Even Sportsbet picked the wrong side, paid punters out early, and lost $5.2m [...]

No intelligent soldier wins a battle and then jumps into unrestrained celebrations or unguarded rest the day after. Soldiers know that the day after the battle is more important than the day of the battle, because this time serves as one of the most important [...]

On Saturday May 18, Australia decided who should run the country: Scott Morrison and the Liberals, or Bill Shorten and Labor. Although there are still more votes to be counted, we now know the results: the Liberal/National Coalition will get back into office. This will [...]

by Ps Peter Walker, Indigenous Elder and Leader, Bundjalung People, Northern NSW Intention Daniel shows us how to trust, pray and see God give us the victory in our nation of Australia. Scripture “Then they said to the king, ‘Daniel, who is one of the [...]

by Andrew Scarborough, Australian-Based Evangelist, NDOPF Ambassador Intention Pray for a multitude of voices to rise up and speak up for the voiceless. Scripture “The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, ‘When you are helping the Hebrew [...]

by Ps Kamal Weerakoon, 2018-19 Moderator, NSW Presbyterian Church Intention In the midst of anti-Christian pressure, the unconquerable rule of the risen Lord Jesus gives us peace and confidence to pray for our political leaders and seek the common good. Scripture “God is our refuge [...]

by Bishop Rick Lewers, Senior Minister, Anglican Bishop of Armidale Intention Consideration of a nation’s future is a time for God’s people to seek, praise, meditate on and trust in the God who will be vindicated in all things. Scripture "God, You are my God; [...]

by Ps Phil Pringle, Founder, C3 Church Global Intention When we trust God as our defence, He gives us astonishing victory. Scripture “Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are [...]

by Ps Sean Stanton, National Secretary, Australian Christian Churches Intention Praying for the spirit of unity among God’s people. Scripture “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may [...]

by Ps Tim Edwards, Australian Indigenous Christian Leader Intention To fight the good fight of faith until we see the fulfilment of God’s promises over Australia. Scripture Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. [...]

by Ps Wayne Alcorn, ACC National President Intention That we would pray continually for the future of Australia as we near the election. Scripture “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” —1 Thessalonians [...]

Intention God loves when we let desperate circumstances lead us to pray desperate prayers. Scripture “Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with [...]