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Is There a God or a Higher Power? Nearly 6 in 10 Aussies Think So

Despite shifts in the post-pandemic world, Australians’ views on Jesus and whether they believe in God have stayed largely consistent since 2019, according to recent NCLS Research findings. Continue reading “Is There a God or a Higher Power? Nearly 6 in 10 Aussies Think So”

I have been asked more than once about things like positive affirmations and positive thinking. Continue reading “The Power of Believing”

After wanting to for years, Merryn and I finally did the sums, held our breath, signed the papers, and embarked on a house renovation. Continue reading “When Cracks Appear, Check Your Foundations”

I was recently talking to someone who felt God had let them down badly. Their marriage hadn’t gone well even though they felt they had done everything right. Continue reading “Limiting Beliefs: Things That Hold us Back”

Over 200 years ago, a revolution was launched across the West. Or rather, revolutions. Western societies began to move away from Christianity.

A fascinating article appeared in the Wall Street Journal late last year. Erica Komisar, a well known and respected author and Psychoanalyst wrote a piece entitled ‘Don’t believe in God? Lie to your children’. Continue reading ““Don’t Believe In God? Lie To Your Children””

Christians can have a reputation for being simple-minded. People could be forgiven for accusing those of us who believe in a virgin birth and a resurrection for being ignorant about what really goes on in the world. Continue reading “Having Faith in God Does Not Mean Leaving Your Brains at the Door”

Religion may not make it into the top five topics that couples fight about (that’d be money, sex, work, parenting and housework, if you’re curious), but that doesn’t mean that religion doesn’t cause its fair share of conflicts–especially when both spouses have differing religious beliefs. Continue reading “What to Do When You and Your Spouse Have Differing Beliefs”

Mike Willesee was arguably Australia’s most famous journalist and broadcaster. He spent more than fifty years working as a journalist across newspapers, radio, television and documentaries. Continue reading “Before He Died, Mike Willesee Revealed a Deep Spiritual Search”