Intersectionality, essentially the idea that the world is divided into the oppressed groups and those doing the oppressing, has come to a crossroads. And it is the conflict in Gaza and Israel that has brought about the situation where the… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall on speaking with purpose (and giving away books). When a non-Christian friend asks, “How was your day?” Take the opportunity to answer gently with something that raises God, like “I went to the Lunchtime Christian Group at my… Continue Reading
A working group tasked with developing an apology by the Uniting Church (UCA) to LGBTQIA+ people has advised against the national assembly of the church making a formal apology at their 2024 meeting. A draft working document by the “Apology… Continue Reading
The churches of Maryborough (Queensland version) proclaim, “We are one church.” https://fb.watch/oJoZ4J4EGP/ It is really well done and worth a watch. ### Psalms: Sometimes the headline says it all: the Australian headlined a magazine piece, “Psalms capture humanity – in… Continue Reading
Jordan Peterson on X: This is an excerpt from the forthcoming Peterson, J.B. (2024). We who wrestle with God. New York: Penguin Random House, an extended investigation into the meaning of the Biblical corpus. I shared it with Elon Musk (November… Continue Reading
There can be too much of a good thing in Christian ministry. This was one intriguing response to The Other Cheek’s report of staff loss at City to City and staff concern about leadership and culture leading to a re-organisation.… Continue Reading
The venerable left-of-centre UK magazine, the New Statesman, asks, “Will Kate Forbes ultimately be forced to choose between politics and God?” Forbes, a public Christian, missed out on becoming leader of the Scottish National Party, and First Minister of Scotland this… Continue Reading
Eight staff have recently left the church planting and ministry training organisation City to City Australia (CTCA). The highly-regarded body is focused on having churches flourish in cities, and is one of a group of City to City organisations around… Continue Reading
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is resisting calls from labor states to allow telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying. The PM’s stance follows a Federal Court decision that found that euthansia telehealth comsulations violate federal laws. The case, brought by Nicholas… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall column on the power of chat All encounters with people are “grist for the mill” for future conversations about Jesus, so treat all people with love. Open the door for them – women, men and children – say… Continue Reading