Ministry
The Importance of Preaching in a Post-Covid World
I had the privilege of preaching at Scots Presbyterian in Sydney a couple of Sundays ago, and it reminded me of how much I miss the joy of being able […]
World News: Christian flogged in Iran
On November 15, Iranian Christian convert Saheb Zaman Fadaie received 80 lashes for drinking communion wine. He is the second Christian to have this sentence implemented in two months. This […]
Book Review: Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World (Benjamin Shaw)
Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2019 This is a helpful work on that most intriguing work, the book of Ecclesiastes, although it is neither a commentary nor a series of sermons. […]
World News: Islamists kill dozens in Congo
More than 20 people were killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo on October 30. At least 15 of […]
World News: Christian TV booms in Middle East
As nations marked World Television Day on November 21, soaring audience engagement shows that Christian television is bringing hope to Middle East viewers grappling with COVID-19, according to a SAT-7 […]
Today’s Quick Word: 23-29 November 2020
The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of […]
The Importance of Preaching in a Post-Covid World
I had the privilege of preaching at Scots Presbyterian in Sydney a couple of Sundays ago, and it reminded me of how much I miss the joy of being able […]
Book Review: Ever in Thy Sight (Abraham Kuyper)
Bellingham: Lexham Press, 2020 Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) is known as a former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, one who encouraged the growth of Christian schools, and who developed views on […]
Today’s Quick Word: 16-22 November 2020
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah […]
Where Does Honesty Come From?
After attending a meeting in Sydney’s CBD, I headed home by train to Artarmon. After I got off the train, I realised that I had left my wallet on the […]
When Cancer Strikes
“Cancer,” said the urologist, “But superficial. I’ll be able to treat it with minor procedures.” Mind you, I didn’t like those kinds of minor procedures, but was glad that it […]
The Theological Problem with Porn
As has been well-documented, pornography is a massive problem in today’s world. Whereas in previous years the challenge was how to access it, the issue now is how to avoid […]
Does the End Justify the Means?
We are all familiar with the phrase ‘the end justifies the means’, which is often used in politics and business but also applies to our social lives. The attraction to […]
Book Review: Preacher, Pastor and Evangelist (Edited by Gerard O’Brien)
Sydney: Matthias Media, 2019 Ten essayists have put together this most engaging tribute to the preaching, pastoring, and evangelistic work of Simon Manchester, who served as the senior minister at […]
Today’s Quick Word: 9-15 November 2020
But you, O LORD, sit enthroned for ever; your renown endures through all generations. Psalm 102:12 This psalm, like many others, has a decisive turning point, introduced by the phrase, […]
Call for strenuous opposition to Victorian ‘conversion therapy’ ban legislation
Advance warning of a looming public policy disaster In recent months, “conversion therapy” bans have been made law in Queensland and the ACT. In the coming weeks, the state of […]
Politics, the Church and Freedom
The church member was quite adamant. What a dreadful message – the minister should stay out of politics. To which most of us would say a hearty ‘amen’. The last […]
