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International day of prayer for the persecuted church: 12 Facts about Persecution

Posted on 08/11/2025 by John Sandeman

Supplied by International Day of Prayer this Sunday for the Persecuted Church (IDOP), which is organised by the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). Persecution stats from Pew Research

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On being a good volunteer at church

Posted on 08/11/2025 by John Sandeman

An excerpt from The Team Member’s Handbook by Dave Moore.  Moore explains he wrote the book because “From the moment I started following Christ, serving him and serving with others was just part of the deal. But churches and ministry programs can… Continue Reading →

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Why a funeral parlour in Adelaide marks an inflection point for Australian Anglicans

Posted on 07/11/2025 by John Sandeman
New Trinity Building in Holden Hill

When a new church movement obtains property is a significant moment. It signals that in all likelihood a new movement is here to stay. That signal has been sent in the purchase of a former funeral home by the Adelaide’s… Continue Reading →

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Cunk on God, on Earth

Posted on 06/11/2025 by Charles Brammall
Philomena Cunk

Charles Brammall on mockumentary “star” Philomena Cunk. She reflects about creation, the afterlife, spirituality, religion and the supernatural. When she was about 11 or 12, staying at her grandmother’s house, brushing her hair in front of a mirror, she felt someone… Continue Reading →

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Vatican affirms: Mary as mother of the faithful, not Co-redemptrix

Posted on 05/11/2025 by John Sandeman
vatican

A doctrinal statement from the Vatican has affirmed some titles for Mary, and says that others, including “Co-redemptrix”, should not be used. Limits on Catholic devotion to Mary are carefully delineated in the new statement. The “Dicastery for the Doctrine of the… Continue Reading →

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The quiet revival passes the Church of England by

Posted on 05/11/2025 by John Sandeman

New attendance stats released by the Church of England are in marked contrast to the Bible Society’s report of a quiet revival in the UK. The Bible Society “Quiet Revival” report claimed that “Church attendance has risen by 50 per… Continue Reading →

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Hundreds killed in Nigeria – Trump is right about awful persecution there.

Posted on 04/11/2025 by John Sandeman
Nigeria Benue State Christian Refugee Camp 2024

President Trump announces that “Christians are facing an existential threat in Nigeria, Thousands of Christians are being killed.” and announced that he is making Nigeria a country of particular concern. He’s right. Awful things are happening in Nigeria. It is… Continue Reading →

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Was the gospel preached at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service?

Posted on 03/11/2025 by Keith Mascord
Charlie Kirk

Keith Mascord (See editor’s note: The Other Cheek sometimes publishes pieces we don’t fully agree with but prod us to think this is one of them.) It is now just over a month since Charlie Kirk’s murder (Sept 10) and… Continue Reading →

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Why Africans make great Aussies (and some great sculptures)

Posted on 03/11/2025 by John Sandeman

An Obadiah Slope column By the sea: The clifftop path has become too dangerous to traverse entirely, and there’s been a money problem butObadiah and his more significant other found this year’s Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi a treat. There’s this sculpture, “The Power… Continue Reading →

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On Religion: Trump’s talk of Heaven spurs debate among evangelicals

Posted on 02/11/2025 by John Sandeman

Terry Mattingly via Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) The U.S. Secret Service spotted the hunter’s stand high in a tree near Palm Beach International Airport. It’s possible that it could be used to shoot invasive wildlife. Then again, this potential sniper’s nest… Continue Reading →

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