If you buy the version of events from uber-atheist Christopher Hitchens, then you will believe that “religion poisons everything”. If you take his word –…
The recent National Marriage breakfast in Canberra was a great success, with some 500 people in attendance. But if you simply relied on the mainstream…
Three recent Labor Government activities and announcements have shown that the interests of the family are really pretty low on the priority list. Sure, plenty…
Touchy, touchy. That is the immediate reaction one gets to the latest comments by Family Court Chief Justice Alistair Nicholson. Speaking in Brisbane on Wednesday, Justice Nicholson…
When is it right to resist unjust rulers? In this irregular series on resistance theory, I now turn to the French/Swiss reformer John Calvin (1509-1564).…
Most Christians need to get this right: This piece may not be to everyone’s liking, as it combines some autobiographical elements with biblical and devotional…
We no longer believe in sin, so we no longer believe in a saviour: In the old days, most people knew they were sinful beings…
On getting along with other people: In a fallen world where sin and self reign supreme, the fact that we can get along with others…
Can we really remain neutral in these crucial areas? Can and should the Christian be neutral? Well, it depends on what we are talking about.…
Vital reading on the spiritual battles we are involved in: The Bible clearly teaches that God exists, that Satan exists, that angels exist, and that…
More insights into this important biblical theme: All three of the items featured in my title I have discussed before. The idea of common grace…
Christians should lead the way in helping the lonely: The world is full of lonely people. They can be young and old, and there would…
Anarchism is not a viable biblical or political option: It is vital that we get the biblical position on government correct. If not, we can…
Another must read-volume by Bennett: I am always interested in alerting people to good books. One way to do this is through book reviews, of…
Yes, your life means so much: Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What would life have been like if I was never born?” I…
We all suffer, but how we respond is crucial: As so often happens to me, several things will coalesce at the same time, and –…
While some folks want to argue about Christmas, most of us just want to enjoy it: It is happening again: it is the day after…
Deror Books, 2023. The Australian churches and sexual ethics: Australian pastor, social commentator, and Islam expert Rev. Dr. Mark Durie has a new book out…
Lotta tears and death of late: When you are young you likely do not think very much about death and dying. But when you get…
God is still at work: It is easy to despair at the state of the world. So often it seems like God has simply abandoned…