Tag Archive for: christianity

Why Believe? In the End, Christianity Rises or Falls on These Two Things

Above: Photo by Sheridan Voysey

By: Sheridan Voysey

Some days I wonder why I am a Christian. In a secular age, it isn’t great for your career (as someone told me last week, “Admitting you’re a Christian in my circles is professional suicide”). In some countries, claiming the faith can literally sign your death sentence. And there are so many alternatives in the religious marketplace now. Read more

Responding to a Society Becoming Increasingly Hostile Towards Christian Views

By: Akos Balogh

Christians are increasingly marginalised by a society growing suspicious of our views (especially our views on sexuality). In response, Christians should be ready to ‘lose well’, whenever we face such opposition. Read more

Halloween a Great Opportunity for Good, Says Baptist Minister

By: Clare Bruce

Like it or not, Halloween is entrenched on Australia’s cultural calendar, and is ramping up every year. Read more

Christians Can React to Queensland’s Abortion Laws with Gracious Compassion

By: Warren Nunn

In the aftermath of the Queensland’s Parliament decision to endorse radical abortion laws, the Christian community has been called to act with gracious compassion. Read more

Faith Sharing Tip: Bring Church out of the Building

By: Morag Paton

Have you ever got stuck thinking that you need to bring people to church for them to hear about Jesus? While church is a great place to gather, it’s important that we don’t let the mindset creep in that people need to come to church to get to know Jesus. Read more

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Ban on Bible Sales in China to be Reinforced

By: Anne Rinaudo

China’s government last week issued a ban on internet sales of the Bible. Beijing also issued its first white paper on religious freedom in 21 years. There is a long-standing rule that the Bible cannot be sold publicly or on the internet in China but oversight of this rule has been allowed to slide over the years. Read more

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Why I Thank God For My Painful Mid-Life Crisis

By: Akos Balogh

It happened at the strangest times.

Whether arriving home from coaching my son’s soccer team, or finishing a long-distance bike-ride with friends. Without any warning, I felt it: Read more

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Communicating to Teens That Sex Is a Sacred Affair

By: Michael Ross

“I’m a Christian, but I don’t understand why the church creates so many rules for sex,” 17-year-old Alex says. “Where in the Bible does it say it’s off-limits for singles? And what if I don’t ever want to get married? Does this mean I’ll have to remain celibate?” Read more

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Holy Yoga: A New-And-Ancient Way to Spend Time with God

By: Duncan Robinson

I had a chance to sit down with Alyssa Mak. She has her own blog and has recently transitioned back into the world of yoga. Read more

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How to Travel Lightly Through the World

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

There’s two kinds of travellers: those that pride themselves on packing as little as possible, and those who pack as much as they’re allowed. I must confess to being one of the latter! Read more