The Treasures of Darkness
There really are treasures of darkness! Light is good but darkness is bad, right? At least that’s the way we often think about it. Let me turn that on its head, with a little story. Read more
The Self-Help Gospel
Have you tried the self-help gospel? Most people are interested in changing the way they think, and in improving themselves. It’s one of the hardest things to do! Luckily, it’s very easy these days to get information on personal development, whether online, or through other means. Read more
You Are Made For and Needed in This Moment, Says Author Max Lucado
By: Laura Bennett
In the overwhelm of our current culture landscape, as debates around religion, race, gender, virtue and so much more demand our focus, it can be hard to hear just how God would like you to respond to everything. Read more
Stopping God
For many people, God doesn’t seem real at all. It’s sometimes also easy for some Christians to feel as if God might be there somewhere, but he’s too busy running the universe to really just stop and care about them. Read more
Why Languishing Is the New Buzzword
By: Sam Chan
The buzzword for this year is “languishing” Read more
4 Big Lies Christians Believe In Our Fracturing Age
By: Akos Balogh
Our world is fracturing.
It’s fracturing across many issues: from politics to race; from climate change to gender. And as it fractures, it becomes more and more tribal. People self-sort into groups that think the same way and often act the same way. And social media turbocharges this polarisation. Read more
The Story of Australia’s First Saint, Mary MacKillop, Children and The Poor
By: Annie Hamilton
The tiny face of the boy in the rowing boat was screwed up in timidity and fear. Read more
Finding Peace in an Upside Down World
I haven’t been sure about what to write about this week. I am feeling weary. Read more
Drive-by Christianity
Some people practice drive-by Christianity. What do I mean by this? Read more
Where’s Your Mountain?
Where’s your mountain? There wasn’t a mountain I ever saw that I didn’t want to climb (although the practicalities of that desire are another thing!) There is the rewarding effort of getting to the top, and then the magnificent views at the summit. Read more