China’s Social Credit System and the Image of God
Total Control Over the last decade, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been working hard on its “Social Credit System”. Meant to be fully operational by last year, its aim is “to allow the trustworthy ...read more
Day 5: Evangelism Begins and Ends With Prayer
Intention Doing the Lord’s work in the gospel harvest begins and ends by connecting with His heart. Scripture “He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing ...read more
The Third Reich — History Repeats Itself
April 29 marked the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Dachau. If it’s acknowledged at all, expect the usual cliché-ridden coverage that trivialises one of the greatest horrors of history, while the next Reich waits ...read more
Day 4: Be the Message in Your Home
Intention Your greatest mission field is right where you are. Scripture As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but ...read more
COVID19 Call to Prayer – The Lord Reigns
“The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; He sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.” ~ Psalm 99:1 It’s revealing how often the Psalmist reminds us that God reigns. That’s because we are ...read more
KRudd’s Misunderstanding of Church and State
Scott Morrison has been recently pilloried for outlining how his Christian faith positively influences his role as Australia’s Prime Minister. That itself was something which sent many in the media into apoplexies of derision and ...read more
The Sin of Being a White Male Christian
You are doomed if you are one of these: Not all that long ago it was commonly acknowledged that certain folks really were the dregs of society -- you know, rapists, drug smugglers, murderers, and ...read more
Day 3: Where is God in Our Suffering?
Intention God holds the answers and is still at work, even when we can’t see it. Scripture “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about ...read more
Day 2: A Flame on a Stand
Intention We must fan the flames and burn brightly Scripture You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it ...read more
Love You, Mum
A mother makes a father, and a father makes a mother. Parenthood happens in unison. So, it goes without saying that Mums are incredibly priceless and vital, just as Dads are. So why don’t we ...read more
Day 1: Let’s Go for the Gospel in May 2021
Intention Why preach the good news? Scripture For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 ...read more
How Christians Can Respond to Media Bias, Cynicism, and the Coming Persecution
The mainstream media in the U.S. has become so riven by Left and Right ideological partisanship, and reduced to strident propaganda megaphones for either the Democrats or the Republicans. But it must be said that ...read more
Redefining Masculinity: Men in frilly dresses?
2020 was certainly the year of firsts. The December issue of Vogue Magazine featured on the cover for the first time ever a solo man. And more specifically, a man in a dress. Literally thousands ...read more
Opera Lessons
It was an amazing backdrop. As we sat and watched La Traviata, in the background of the beautifully laid-out set was the Sydney Opera house and the Harbour Bridge. This is the tourist image of ...read more
Prayer for our government a priority not to be missed
Have you ever thought about what Paul went through in prison when he wrote to Timothy in 1 Timothy 2:1-6? I urge you. Is prayer urgent for you? Is prayer for government a top priority ...read more
A Father’s Letter To His Daughter (About Living In a World That Degrades Women)
Dear Ava*, Part of me wishes I didn’t have to write this letter. You see, I wish we lived in a world where all men treated all women with dignity and respect, at all times. ...read more
‘Love is Love – Legalise Incest Now!’
It clearly is time for incest rights -- stop the bigotry now! ‘OK folks, it really is time to end all the bigotry and discrimination. If a man loves his daughter and wants to marry ...read more
COVID19 Call to Prayer – April 26: Sing Together for Joy
7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. 8 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; 9 let them sing ...read more
Remembering Australia’s Aboriginal Servicemen
The subject matter relating to soldiers of Aboriginal and Indigenous heritage is very important -- and broad, but here I concentrate upon several areas where I have some understanding: my own family involvement, and the ...read more
Peter van Onselen Ridicules PM Scott Morrison’s Faith
Political commentator Peter van Onselen’s soon-to-be-released book about the Prime Minister is, like eternal damnation, well worth avoiding if the chapter on Scott Morrison’s religion is any indication. An excerpt, published in the Weekend Australian, ...read more