
When Silence is Betrayal
What follows is a sermon by Pastor Wang Yi of the Early Rain house church movement in China. Before Pastor Yi was recently arrested and imprisoned he gave the following […]
Reformed Thought for Christian Living
What follows is a sermon by Pastor Wang Yi of the Early Rain house church movement in China. Before Pastor Yi was recently arrested and imprisoned he gave the following […]
We had thought about doing foster care for a while, but the time never felt right. Scripture often talks about God’s heart for the fatherless (Deuteronomy 24:16-18, Psalm 10:14-18) and […]
TikTok is a fascinating phenomenon. In the world of social media, we have YouTube for videos, Instagram for photos, Facebook for connection, Twitter for argument and now, the new kid […]
My father used to imagine what he would do if he were King for a day, so today I want to reflect on what I would do if I were […]
What’s wrong with Scott Morrison? Kevin Rudd is attacking him. The Guardian is attacking him. The SMH and ABC are attacking him. Social media are attacking him. Comedians sneer and […]
The Sydney Morning Herald thought this week’s Q and A was a significant cultural moment – so who are we to disagree?! They compared it with another one in 2008 […]
A cornerstone of any democracy is a free press. In addition to private owners most Western governments also feel the need for a government broadcaster – which is paid for […]
According to Christian theology, sin and guilt are the result of Adam’s transgression of God’s moral law, and are passed down and become ours individually by imputation. Sin can only […]
A classic is best defined as the effective communication of universal truths. It is the search for propriety, moral truth and self-reflection. Thus, as Christians seeking to glorify God through […]
We have had two weeks of continual news about sex abuse. The disclosures about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins by a staffer in the office of the Defence Minister, […]
One of the good things about writing is when people react in a constructive and helpful way which takes the dialogue on further. Which is why I am thankful (and […]
I admire David Robertson as a Christian commentator, but I think he is off the point in his recent article “Newspapers, bias and truth” in which he criticises the Sydney […]
Here’s an interesting insight into how the game of politics is played. Regarding the Victorian ‘Suppression (Conversion) Bill’ where the MP’s stated the “…government (had) also led 21 face-to-face discussions, […]
“ I don’t believe it. I don’t understand it. What are you talking about? Is this serious? It’s mad “. Trying to explain to your 85-year-old parents just what transgender, […]
The Scottish poet, Robbie Burns, had a way with words. At the end of the poem ‘To a Louse’ he writes: O, wad some Power the giftie gie usTo see oursels […]
In Paul’s warning against ungodliness in the last days, between the two comings of Christ, he heads the list with those who will be ‘lovers of self’ (2 Tim.3:2). Recently […]