The ‘Prophetic’ Lyrics on Young & Free’s Latest Album
By: Laura Bennett
When Hillsong youth band Young & Free recorded their new album All of My Best Friends, Australia was in the throes of what’s been dubbed the ‘Black Summer’. Read more
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Christians Have a Right to Question COVID-19 Vaccines, But Oxford Trials Aren’t Tainted
By: Clare Bruce
Two leading Christian medical ethicists believe there’s nothing morally wrong with accepting a coronavirus vaccine made using foetal cell lines from an abortion, if there aren’t alternatives – but that people of faith have every right to ask questions, and push for options. Read more
You Can’t Love God and Hate People
By: Sabrina Peters
It’s a paradox to confess how much you “love God,” but then dislike (or even despise) people. Worse yet degrade, criticise and or even condemn someone based on their beliefs, preferences or shortcomings. Read more
Let Yourself Be Loved
Why is it that there are so many people who just don’t find love? Read more
Should a Woman Ask a Man Out?
By: Tania Harris
Should a woman ask a man out on a date? I asked this question once to a class full of young and hip ministry students. The overwhelming majority objected without a hiccup. “No. Never!” one guy declared with rock-solid conviction. “That’s such a turnoff!” said another crossing his arms. Read more
When You Feel Tired Rest, Don’t Quit
By: Sabrina Peters
You don’t burn out by serving too much, you burn out by not filling up. Read more
Kelly Rowland Opens Up About Faith, Marriage, Justice, God’s Provision
By: Hope Media
In the midst of the USA’s COVID-19 shutdown, and the Black Lives Matter protests prompted by the death of George Floyd, pastor Erwin McManus of Mosaic Church had the opportunity to interview The Voice coach and former Destiny’s Child singer, Kelly Rowland. Read more
What Is God Saying in the Midst of My Pain?
By: Tania Harris
What is God saying to us in the midst of our pain? In this episode of the God Conversations podcast, we’re talking about the questions we ask when life goes wrong. Read more
The Blessing Australia: How A Song and a Global Movement Unified Our Nation’s Churches
By: Laura Bennett
When Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Stephen Furtick of Elevation Church began improvising a song based on the Biblical ‘Aaron’s Blessing’, little did they know it would soon be a source of comfort for millions during a pandemic – sparking a global movemement of cross-denominational worship. Read more
What We Mean When We Say God is in Control During a Pandemic
By: Tania Harris
God is in control. It’s a phrase we often hear in a crisis such as this. We tend to use it as a comforting slogan whenever something goes wrong. “God is in control” we say, when someone dies; when we lose our job; when our health fails. Read more