Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran died signing praises to God before a firing squad in Indonesia in 2015. Their story of becoming Christian leaders in prison, from having been ring leaders in a drug smuggling gander, is one of redemption,… Continue Reading
A rally in solidarity with Australia’s Jewish Community, opposing anti-semitic activity, drew a crowd of about 10,000 to Sydney’s Domain on Sunday February 18, featuring speakers Scott Morrison, Warren Mundine and a message from Sydney’s Anglican Archbishop, Kanishka Raffel. Rally… Continue Reading
Peter Bentley on blessing by bequest Blessing by bequest Most of us are aware of the often-quoted verse: “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column Smokebreak via Jeannine Baird ### Warning – railway and design nerd item ahead: Watching a doco about the misunderstood genius Harry Beck, who designed the famous London underground map, Obadiah learned something now – Beck, it… Continue Reading
Springing from Downunder, a movement of ‘Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimages’ calling for ‘prayerful solidarity’ with the people of Gaza has spread to 85 cities in 12 countries. The concept is based on the actions of a Kiwi, James Harris, who walked… Continue Reading
The acronym “DGR” is important to some Christian organisations but will be new to some readers. DGR stands for “deductible gift recipient” and means that someone giving to an organisation with DGR status can claim a tax deduction. DGR status is… Continue Reading
Put away the chocolate and redeem the day! These are prayers that celebrate love, not just warmed-up romance and couples.
Charles Brammall on being a good member of a small group My Commitment to Home Group – Being a good member If you’re married and your spouse is in a home group, encourage but don’t pressure them to attend it… Continue Reading
A guest column by Lance Lawton, an Anglican minister retired to Crookwell. You know all those memes and opinion pieces that have been flooding the internet linking the 2023-4 Gaza war with the second century BC Maccabean revolt? Neither do… Continue Reading
Chas Licciardello who hosts the PEP podcast – an offshoot of the ABC’s Planet America TV show, discussed the Bible story of the Amalekites with Dr David Smith of the University of Sydney US Studies Centre. Licciardello recounts the charges against… Continue Reading