By: Brian Harris
I’ve just finished teaching a week long intensive called “Denominational Distinctives.” Continue reading “Does Church Matter?”
Does Church Matter?
Between Toxic Positivity and a ‘Deus Remotus’: Getting the Balance Right
By: Brian Harris
Toxic positivity is a new buzz word which rightly laments the irritating habit of attributing something positive to everything that happens, the kind of “if life serves you lemons, make lemonade” mindset which undergirds most bumper stickers and many sermon slogans. Continue reading “Between Toxic Positivity and a ‘Deus Remotus’: Getting the Balance Right”
Getting Rid of the Cross
There are many people who try to get rid of the Cross, and in many different ways, and not all of them are atheists. Continue reading “Getting Rid of the Cross”
The Day the Queen Met the King
By: Stephen McAlpine
The Queen has met the King. Continue reading “The Day the Queen Met the King”
Will You Take the Challenge to Have 5 Spiritual Conversations This Month?
By: Amy Cheng
Talking about spirituality or religion outside of the church is often avoided, but there are surprising numbers of people who do want to talk about spirituality, God and even Jesus. Continue reading “Will You Take the Challenge to Have 5 Spiritual Conversations This Month?”
Should We Live the Iphone or Android Way?
By: Andrew Laird
Did you see the recent report that Android users are safer drivers than iPhone users? Continue reading “Should We Live the Iphone or Android Way?”
A Familiar Story for the Eternal Problem of Suffering
By: Sharon Cheung
Two missed calls. Ten unread messages. One winter night changed my experience of grief forever – one which may haunt me for the rest of my life on earth. Continue reading “A Familiar Story for the Eternal Problem of Suffering”
The Subjective State of ‘Secularism’ – What is a Secular Country, Really?
By: City Bible Forum
It’s a bit of a buzz term at the moment, but when we say “Australia is a secular country” are we talking about a freedom from religion or a freedom for religion in this wide brown country of ours? Continue reading “The Subjective State of ‘Secularism’ – What is a Secular Country, Really?”
10 Surprising Things Australians Think of Church, Jesus, and Christians
By: Akos Balogh
What do non-Christian Australians think of Church? What do they think of Jesus? What do they think of Christians? Continue reading “10 Surprising Things Australians Think of Church, Jesus, and Christians”
Do you Trust the Holy Spirit When Talking to People About Jesus?
By: yesHEis
The roar of the aeroplane’s engines fills the cabin. Your hands are shaking. You know exactly what’s about to happen. It’s your first ever skydive and you have never been more nervous. Continue reading “Do you Trust the Holy Spirit When Talking to People About Jesus?”