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Being a good supporter of evangelism

Posted on 18/01/2024 by John Sandeman
helping hand

Charles Brammall on how to be a real help. There are many things we can do to help evangelism in the background. The possibilities are endless, but a few ideas:  There’s a couple at our church who clean the toilets,… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, evangelism
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Enough Already With The Pro-Trump Prophecies!

Posted on 18/01/2024 by John Sandeman
Donald Trump in Iowa

Dr Michael Brown, a conservative commentator from the US who is also a Pentecostal pastor, calls out the “prophets” who insisted Donald Trump won the 2020 Presidential election. This writer reported the false prophecies that year. But according to Dr… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, Pentecostals, Politics, prophecy

Thomas the tank engine, some monkeys, and politicians conning Christians

Posted on 18/01/2024 by John Sandeman

An Obadiah Slope Column “He was a fussy little engine, always pulling coaches about.” Wilbert Awdry, the Rev Wilbert Awdry to you lot, invented Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends and also had wise words comparing the church and… Continue Reading →

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Excerpt: Being there when people need you – a practical guide

Posted on 18/01/2024 by John Sandeman
Together Through the Storm

Book Exerpt: “I’ve written this book for Christians who are looking for practical, biblical guidance on how to care for those who are facing life’s challenges,” Sally Sims writes about her book Together Through the Storm: A Practical Guide to… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, Practical Christianity

365 million Christians now persecuted for their faith – according to Open Doors World Watch List 2024

Posted on 17/01/2024 by John Sandeman
Open Doors World Watch List 2024

The number of Christians across the world who are suffering persecution and discrimination because of their faith has risen to 365 million, according to the latest global index released by Open Doors.  The World Watch List 2024 reveals that now… Continue Reading →

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Relax: you don’t need to be afraid of the Book of Revelation.

Posted on 15/01/2024 by John Sandeman
Book of Revelation

I don’t know about you, but I grew up afraid of the Book of Revelation. Maybe it was the complicated explanations of the end times at my local church. It seemed esoterica nad complicated. I was afraid I was not… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Bible, Christian news

Political Ideology, Religious Attendance And Mental Illness

Posted on 15/01/2024 by John Sandeman
Anxiety

“As religious attendance goes up, the likelihood of mental illness goes down.” Political Scientist Ryan Burge via Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) It’s bizarre to even type these words, but the COVID-19 pandemic began almost four years ago in the United States.… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, Church attendance, Mental Health
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Aboriginal Sunday: Stan Grant to speak at key evangelical church

Posted on 11/01/2024 by John Sandeman
The blackboard outside the first day of Mourning

[Update: Stan Grant has had to withdraw for personal reasons. He has been replaced by Dr Geoff Broughton] It is becoming common for churches to recognise Aboriginal Sunday, the Sunday before the day, which we can simply call January 26.… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, First nations

Let’s get trained in Gratitude

Posted on 11/01/2024 by John Sandeman
thank you gratitude appreciation thanks

Charles Brammall on Gratitude, Family Bible Reading, and Mission Gratitude: Try to train yourself to thank God for everything in life, even seemingly trivial things, so that you’re more conscious of Him yourself. And depending on who you’re with, more… Continue Reading →

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NSW Anti-Discrimination inquiry provides a preview on Albanese’s task

Posted on 11/01/2024 by John Sandeman

The NSW Law Reform Commission has been working away to review and report on the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). They attracted a bevy of submissions from the usual suspects, but worth a read. The Other Cheek is wading through them for you.… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, Discrimination, Freedom of Religion

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