By: Laura Bennett
Do you wonder about how the world will end? What will happen? And when will it happen? Continue reading “Max Lucado: ‘Don’t Fear the End of the World’”
Max Lucado: ‘Don’t Fear the End of the World’
Embrace the Thinking of Jesus for a ‘Mind Shift’, Says Erwin McManus
By: Laura Bennett
When you consider the parameters of your life and what you feel is possible, is the ceiling set by your circumstance, or your thinking? Continue reading “Embrace the Thinking of Jesus for a ‘Mind Shift’, Says Erwin McManus”
Your “Ordinary” Makes Life Meaningful, Says ‘Jesus And’ Author Robert Fergusson
By: Laura Bennett
If you’ve been exposed to the Christian worldview for any length of time, it’s likely you’ve heard people talk about how we “partner with God” in His masterplan for the world and how, despite our ordinariness and failures at times, we’re all qualified for the job of being a “friend of God” in that pursuit. Continue reading “Your “Ordinary” Makes Life Meaningful, Says ‘Jesus And’ Author Robert Fergusson”
From Alcoholism to Sobriety Advocate, Justine Whitchurch Offers Hope for Addiction
By: Laura Bennett
When you’re in a cycle of addiction, the hope of ever breaking free can feel elusive and distant. Continue reading “From Alcoholism to Sobriety Advocate, Justine Whitchurch Offers Hope for Addiction”
Third Time Around Still Carries Some Charm in ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’
By: Laura Bennett
After seeing the horrendous pre-promotional poster for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 I’ll admit my expectations for the movie were low, but now having watched it I’ve realised the cringe was all a ploy to lower the bar enough for anything on screen to feel like elevation. Continue reading “Third Time Around Still Carries Some Charm in ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’”
“What I Was Scared to Say is What’s Resonated” – Hillsong Songwriter Benjamin Hastings
By: Laura Bennett
Over the last two years Hillsong has had a rolling list of scandals and accusations made against them that have – beyond affecting leadership and the church as an organisation – left thousands of church members caught in the crosshairs of ugly revelations. Continue reading ““What I Was Scared to Say is What’s Resonated” – Hillsong Songwriter Benjamin Hastings”
Why Christians Should Be the Best Cultural Critics – Philosopher Christopher Watkin
By: Laura Bennett
Have you ever thought to question what underpins your beliefs on right and wrong and how you align with certain cultural systems? Continue reading “Why Christians Should Be the Best Cultural Critics – Philosopher Christopher Watkin”
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ an Unlikely Movie Marathon
By: Laura Bennett
Whether you call it “Barbenheimer” or “Boppenheimer” the mega marathon afforded by two of the biggest movies of the year coming out in the same week is seismic for reasons beyond the combined star power of the two releases. Continue reading “‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ an Unlikely Movie Marathon”
What’s Next for Hillsong Churchgoers? Marc Fennell Investigates in ‘The Kingdom’
By: Laura Bennett
Sitting in what The Sydney Morning Herald described as “the season of the Hillsong documentary”, Christians looking on at accusations being made against the megachurch may feel a conflicting mix of wanting justice where it’s deserved and needing to defend the name of the faith the “scandal-plagued” church represents. Continue reading “What’s Next for Hillsong Churchgoers? Marc Fennell Investigates in ‘The Kingdom’”
‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ – Resets Views on Ageing
By: Laura Bennett
Do you view the events of your life as something that happens to you, or that you have some kind of say over? Continue reading “‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ – Resets Views on Ageing”