What Training My Dog Has Taught Me About Following Jesus
By: Kourney Smith
Six months ago, we bought a puppy—a three-month-old bundle of energy. Now, six months into dog ownership, life has been busy, fun, and completely changed. One of my main goals has been to train this puppy well—essentially, to “raise a dog in the way it should go.” While doing so, I’ve discovered surprising lessons about following Jesus. Read more
The World Needs the Peace that You Have
By: yesHEis
We live in a world full of restlessness, fear, and instability. Yet, as Christians, Jesus offers us peace amidst it all. As Christians, not only do we have access to this peace, but we are also called to reflect it to others who are longing for stability and hope in a chaotic world. Read more
Four things I’m Happy to be Accused of…
By: Brian Harris
It’s a fractious age. Politics has always been divisive, but oh my, that has gone to new levels. Religion has been our second great divide, but even here, the arguments have sharpened and tolerance levels are low. Read more
What Is Easter and Why Is It Significant?
By: Kourtney Smith
As Easter approaches, many of us are looking forward to a break from work, chocolate eggs, and hot cross buns. Read more
From ‘No Religion’ to ‘Christianity’ – The Australians Turning to Faith
By: Kourtney Smith
When it comes to religion and spirituality in Australia, particularly Christianity, public discussion is often surface-level. Read more
Confessions From an Imperfect Christian: How to Create Success on God’s Terms
By: Rachel Reva
Let me just make this confession: I’m not a Bible teacher. Or a faith guru.
I’m just a regular person who firmly believes that faith works. Read more
Tide of Faith or Spiritual Tsunami?
By: Stephen McAlpine
One of the more chilling photos of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is of a family of holidaymakers standing in the shallows of the withdrawn sea, as the water come barrelling in again. Read more
Refresh: Arguing for the Sake of Heaven – Why we need Curious Conversations
By: Brian Harris
I especially love the Jonathan Sacks insight that it is better to lose an argument, for when we do, we gain new knowledge, whereas when we win an argument, we simply have an established view reinforced. It’s a refreshing take. Roll on the losses! Read more
Special Religious Education in Schools Is Tracking With the Vibe Shift.
By: Stephen McAlpine
The vibe change that is sweeping the Western world, and sweeping up religious observance with it, would seem to be landing on the shores of government schools. Read more