By: Ange King
I have friends who still describe me as ‘religious.’ Continue reading “Being ‘Religious’”
Being ‘Religious’
Author of “I Kissed Dating Goodbye”, Has Retracted His Book and Apologised
By: Clare Bruce
If you were a teenager growing up in church circles in the late 90s – early 2000s, you probably heard of, or were influenced by, Joshua Harris. Continue reading “Author of “I Kissed Dating Goodbye”, Has Retracted His Book and Apologised”
When The Armour is Too Big For You
I often feel like the armour I’m supposed to wear is too big for me. The responsibilities are too big, the challenges are too big, and what others expect of me is too big. Continue reading “When The Armour is Too Big For You”
50 Worst Countries for Christian Persecution: Bad News Story With Good News Twist
By: Warren Nunn
Worldwide Christian persecution is increasing, but that is actually good news according to Open Doors, the organisation that has been helping suffering believers since 1955. Continue reading “50 Worst Countries for Christian Persecution: Bad News Story With Good News Twist”
Indigenous Bible Opens Door to Faith for Indigenous Australians
By: Anne Rinaudo
Above: Rev Lois Nadjamerrek; Jonathan Harris and Hagar Nadjamerrek with the ‘Kunwinjku Shorter Bible’
Imagine if you had never read or heard the message of the Bible in your own language. That is the reality for Australia’s Indigenous community. Although more than half of Indigenous people are Christians, very few have read or heard the Bible in their ‘heart’ language. Continue reading “Indigenous Bible Opens Door to Faith for Indigenous Australians”
The Great Christmas Awakening – The Greatest Revival of All Time
By: Graham McDonald
How could there be such a reduction in problem drinking? Boxing Day 1903 saw 40,000 people in Wales, mainly miners go to Cardiff for a big celebration and many of them ended up all the worse for their drinking as was quite common. Continue reading “The Great Christmas Awakening – The Greatest Revival of All Time”
Why Believe? In the End, Christianity Rises or Falls on These Two Things
Above: Photo by Sheridan Voysey
By: Sheridan Voysey
Some days I wonder why I am a Christian. In a secular age, it isn’t great for your career (as someone told me last week, “Admitting you’re a Christian in my circles is professional suicide”). In some countries, claiming the faith can literally sign your death sentence. And there are so many alternatives in the religious marketplace now. Continue reading “Why Believe? In the End, Christianity Rises or Falls on These Two Things”
Responding to a Society Becoming Increasingly Hostile Towards Christian Views
By: Akos Balogh
Christians are increasingly marginalised by a society growing suspicious of our views (especially our views on sexuality). In response, Christians should be ready to ‘lose well’, whenever we face such opposition. Continue reading “Responding to a Society Becoming Increasingly Hostile Towards Christian Views”
Halloween a Great Opportunity for Good, Says Baptist Minister
By: Clare Bruce
Like it or not, Halloween is entrenched on Australia’s cultural calendar, and is ramping up every year. Continue reading “Halloween a Great Opportunity for Good, Says Baptist Minister”
Christians Can React to Queensland’s Abortion Laws with Gracious Compassion
By: Warren Nunn
In the aftermath of the Queensland’s Parliament decision to endorse radical abortion laws, the Christian community has been called to act with gracious compassion. Continue reading “Christians Can React to Queensland’s Abortion Laws with Gracious Compassion”