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World footballers feel so strongly about LGBTQ rights that they are prepared to take a strong stand at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal. I’m not, of course, referring to a boycott of the event. Goodness no! They’ll still play in Qatar. [...]

Adopt a frontier people group in prayer, and see the Holy Spirit work glorious wonders in their lives! Let us lift up our brothers and sisters to the Lord, that they may come to know and love Him. Christ gave us the mission to pray [...]

Intention To pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world Scripture ‘If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not [...]

This is why the left is so addicted to tearing things down. That the left prefers violence and destruction over reason and debate should be crystal clear by now. It seems the daily newspaper headlines give us really good indications of this. And the headlines [...]

The Presbyterian Church of Tasmania expresses its deep concern at recent events surrounding the resignation of Andrew Thorburn as chief executive of the AFL’s Essendon Football Club.

Rugby league’s first-ever inclusion game is so inclusive that it will include everyone… except Christian players. Half the Manly Sea Eagles team are refusing to wear a gay pride jumper in Thursday night’s game against the Sydney Roosters. The seven players are understood to be [...]

A book review of "Prey: Immigration, Islam and the erosion of women’s rights" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali (2021). The book describes the burgeoning crisis in Europe and outlines solutions to these horrendous problems created by leftist policies. Note the spelling of ‘prey’ -- this should [...]

There is actually some great news in the Australian census regarding religion. Nominal Christians are truly falling away, leaving those on fire for Christ to carry on the standard. With "cultural Christians" no longer laying claim to be adherents of the faith, the message from [...]

A marvel of early medieval architecture, the Hagia Sophia is a monument well worth preserving. Unfortunately, politicking and bureaucratic bungling have endangered this magnificent place of worship. The 6th-century Christian church, the Hagia Sophia (Αγία Σοφία -- Holy Wisdom), one of the last visible vestiges [...]

Though they may not make the headlines, let us not forget the poor souls losing their lives to the military junta of Myanmar. Places of worship are being destroyed across the country; food supplies and humanitarian aid are blocked. The CCP-backed military is killing innocent [...]

With bright colours and happy slogans, Australian sporting leagues have turned ideological conformity into a de facto test for a spot on the field. Whatever happened to tolerance? Haneen Zreika was the first Muslim to play in the AFLW. Debuting in 2019, the Greater Western [...]

Open Doors just released its 2022 'World Watch List' which ranks the 50 countries where it is most difficult to follow Jesus. For the first time in two decades, North Korea is not in top spot due to the worsening situation in Afghanistan. Open Doors [...]

Child brides – the practice of marrying off young girls to older men – is still prevalent in many parts of the world. But it comes at great cost for the girls. This is a practice that must be stopped. Recently, the world read with [...]

The Imago Dei or "image of God" is a powerful theme that runs through Scripture. It is what makes Christianity unique among the world's religions in solving mankind's deepest issues. The opening chapter of the Bible states, "God created man in his own image, in [...]

Many have termed America's war in Afghanistan "the forever war", but is this really accurate? Some historical context will prove illuminating. Are we sure we shouldn't have maintained a presence in Afghanistan? Imagine after Pearl Harbor, FDR announcing, “We’re getting into this to bring human [...]

The fall of Afghanistan is a real worry indeed: It has happened so quickly. Kabul is fallen. The Taliban have captured the capital of Afghanistan and President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country. The US Embassy there has been successfully evacuated, and some fighting is [...]

Why was the LGBT flag flying over the US Embassy in Kabul during Pride Month? The tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan is unsettling on so many fronts. We grieve for the women, children, Christians and other minorities left behind, all of whom now face an uncertain [...]

Jesus told us to pray for our persecutors. This week, that means praying for the Taliban. This week, I have felt physically ill as I’ve read stories and seen the videos and photos coming out of Afghanistan. I can’t begin to imagine the terror awaiting [...]

When the United States formally withdraws from Afghanistan on September 11, 2021 -- yes, on the 20th anniversary of al-Qa’ida’s terrorist attacks on the US -- the country will immediately fall back under the control of the Taliban. Tragically, the most devastating impact will be [...]

For some in the West, Islam is a synonym for terrorism and oppression. Others seem to believe that Muslims deserve a free pass, and special immunity from criticism. I’ll admit upfront that I’m biased too. I love my Muslim friends, and I have a deeper [...]