Conversation is a dying art form. This isn’t a whinge about social media. I mean that actual face-to-face conversations are losing their way. People probably talk as much as they ever have, but does anyone stop to think why they’re talking? A lot of what’s ...read more
Fewer and fewer people today know the Bible. But if there’s one verse that’s still commonly quoted, it’s “Judge not, and you will not be judged.” These are the words of Jesus. And what people normally mean when they repeat them is, “It’s not your ...read more
The question we all ask when faced with suffering is “Why?” Sometimes we ask it personally: “Why is this happening to me?” Other times, existentially: “Why does a good God allow evil and suffering?” Either way, it’s an instinctive and very human response. When we ...read more
“We have it in our power to begin the world over again.” —Thomas Paine Such was the mood on the North American continent centuries ago, when pilgrims and pioneers dreamt of a brand new nation to call their own. Somehow, their experiment worked. Despite the ...read more
We all face battles from time to time—it’s a universal human experience. Is there a battle you’re facing right now? An insecurity perhaps, or a lingering infirmity. Maybe it’s a personal tragedy, or opposition from a hostile world. Three thousand years ago, God’s people faced ...read more
It’s been three months since Israel Folau’s sacking, but the nation’s big news outlets are still finding stories to publish about the saga. Last week, the Sydney Morning Herald carried two hit pieces on the former rugby star, and they’ve unsettled many who’ve sided with ...read more
Our society values equality, tolerance and liberty. We see it as our duty to stand up for justice, to be a voice for the underdog, and to ensure that the freedoms we enjoy are extended to everyone—right? Not entirely. There’s a group we’ve forgotten. Because ...read more
There are some things God can’t do. Yes, God is all-powerful (“omnipotent” in Christianese). Nothing is too hard for Him (Isaiah 43:13) and He does whatever pleases Him (Psalm 135:6). But “all-powerful” still has limits. By the time you’ve finished reading about these seven examples, ...read more
‘Big Tech’ plays a huge and ever-expanding role in our lives. Without a thought, we now trust platforms like Facebook, Google and Twitter to inform us about the latest trends in culture, the products we want, and the news stories that matter. But over the ...read more
Are you feeling battle-weary in the face of a hostile world? Maybe you’ve spent years in the trenches, engaged in the culture wars, standing for truth in the public square—and it feels like the opposition only grows. Then hear the words of 1 Corinthians 1:27. ...read more