Peter Bentley reviews From Maychew to Sydney ‘Praise the Lord’ I was provided with a copy of this book by a friend who thought I would find it of interest. My friend is mentioned in the book, but the point… Continue Reading
Simon Camilleri, who has trekked around Australian capital cities to read and recite the Bible, has produced a new book introducing children to prayers. It is literally a prayer book. And the sort of prayers are listed on the title,… Continue Reading
The NSW parliament has dealt with independent Alex Greenwich’s massive Equality Bill by passing only a small part of it. The bill has now passed both houses. Mike Southon, Executive Director of the Freedom For Faith legal thinktank, has provided… Continue Reading
Sometimes, the Bible term “A Cloud of Witnesses” springs to life – especially when the deeds of those who have truly put their lives on the line for their faith are discussed. This was certainly the case for a talk… Continue Reading
In an apparent reference to the conservative Diocese of the Southern Cross, which provides a home for Anglican (and some ex-Uniting Church) evangelicals from majority progressive dioceses (regions), Kay Goldsworthy, Archbishop of Perth, says it is possible some of her… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column Graham King, CMS missionary and CofE bishop’s, memoir is being serialised in the US-based Living Church magazine (And on his website) It is full of telling anecdotes, including this one: “I founded an open youth club in… Continue Reading
Former President Peter Bentley gave a short history of the Australasian Religious Press Association at the 50th Jubilee and final gathering of the association. In 1974, a Christian communication network was established in Australia: The Australian Religious Press Association. I… Continue Reading
Terrence Lennon Wingfield, an indigenous man, struggled through school on the West Coast of SA, but came to Adelaide and found Jesus at the age of 21. He went to TAFE to learn to read and now is an enthusiastic… Continue Reading
Days after the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand decided to have women pastors, their Brisbane Bishop has declared that preaching the churche’s doctrine of a week ago is banned. Pastors are permitted to hold a personal belief that… Continue Reading
The Other Cheek has examined the publically available information on the ACNC (Australian Charities and Non-profits Commission) website for Christian agencies involved in overseas aid. We would be keen to receive any corrections and/or clarifications. Are there other groups to… Continue Reading